Infograph by Ella Gonzalez Concern for Malibu's homeless population has prompted the Malibu and Pepperdine communities to offer opportunities to residents and students to help provide adequate resources, like shelter and food, for the homeless. The homeless populations of LA County, especially in affluent communities like Malibu and Santa Monica, have increased from 8,371 in … [Read more...] about Malibu Community Comes Together to Help Homeless
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Malibu Community Gathers to Celebrate 25 years
Photos by Carolina Pinto Malibu City Hall hosted a celebration for Malibu's 25th anniversary on March 28, inaugurating the "Art of the Board," a display of surfboards hung from the ceiling. Artists John Van Hamersveld, Lita Albuquerque and Chuck Arnoldi selected the surfboards, and attendees could participate in a silent auction to win the boards. The celebration began … [Read more...] about Malibu Community Gathers to Celebrate 25 years
Council Votes to Adopt Fire Fee
File photoMalibu City Council members voted to adopt the annual developer fee for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles on Jan. 25 at Malibu City Hall. The fee will remain the same amount at $0.899 per square foot.Environmental Sustainability Director Vic Peterson said the current developer fee has remained the same amount over the past few years.“[The … [Read more...] about Council Votes to Adopt Fire Fee
Part II: PCH Begs for Improvement
Photo by Alec McPike Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series examining safety issues on PCH. PCH is a hotbed for treacherous driving conditions, making it only fitting that the Malibu City Council and local officials are presenting a number of possible improvements for the safety of the community. According to the PCH Safety Study report, funding for the … [Read more...] about Part II: PCH Begs for Improvement
Malibu to Possibly Increase Minimum Wage
Graphic by Andie UnsonMalibu City Council is considering a minimum wage increase, which would follow many big cities across the U.S. The City Council voted unanimously Aug. 10 to continue researching the possibility of a minimum wage increase for employees in Malibu, increasing it from $9 to $15 an hour. Mayor Pro Tem Laura Rosenthal said she wants to know more about how this … [Read more...] about Malibu to Possibly Increase Minimum Wage