Local Malibu business Stoked Surfboards has both rideable surfboards and art boards for the wall. Bobbi Bennett, creator of the company, took this inspiration from her photography career and love of surfing. Photos courtesy of Bobbi Bennett Correction: The article has been updated to reflect the correct location of Zito Gallery in Montecito, Calif. and the correct website … [Read more...] about Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves
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‘Out of Our Pattern Entirely’: The City of Malibu Adapts to LA County COVID-19 Guidelines
Art by Ally ArmstrongPhotos by Emily ShawBlanket and loungewear store Barefoot Dreams, among a few other new local businesses, didn't exactly get the grand opening it planned for, delaying its launch in the midst of a pandemic.Effective March 19, the Los Angeles County Health Office issued an order requiring the closure of non-essential retail businesses. A couple of months … [Read more...] about ‘Out of Our Pattern Entirely’: The City of Malibu Adapts to LA County COVID-19 Guidelines
Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees
Addy Hardin (center) and the four other Pepperdine students that make up the core team of Harmonize, a nonprofit organization, pose for a photo on the beach. Photo courtesy of Addy Hardin Pepperdine students are witnessing first-hand how a national emergency can affect business operations. Employees, including students, are out of work as it remains unclear when businesses … [Read more...] about Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees
Malibu Hidden Gem: Cosentino’s
Photos by Mary Cate Long When cruising down PCH, it's easy to miss the little flower shop tucked away on the side of the road right across from Duke's, but Cosentino’s has been a part of the Malibu community for nearly 50 years. Cosentino's is a little shop that sells plants and antiques. From the moment customers pull up to the shop, the vintage aesthetic and homey decor … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: Cosentino’s