Photo by Ella Gonzalez When observed closely, human beings are a jumble of contradictions. Perhaps there are those that like orange juice but hate oranges, the introvert who loves performing, an extrovert who never dares to raise their hand in class, or a vegetarian who hates vegetables. The human condition is unified by the seemingly disparate nature of who the individual … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Malibu
Cosentino’s Flower Shop Closes Doors
It is an end of an era for a local family-owned flower shop in Malibu. Locals will know have to find their floral arrangements elsewhere as Cosentino’s has officially shut its doors. Signs went up in December at the shop indicating the business would be closing. While no specific date had been released for the closing, the store was cleared out this week and is very … [Read more...] about Cosentino’s Flower Shop Closes Doors
Country Kitchen Fights to Extend Lease
One of the best places to dine in Malibu on a dime won't be closing after all. Malibu's longtime beloved Country Kitchen has a new lease that will be discussed at the Feb. 12 city council meeting. Country Kitchen employee Kevin encourage Pepperdine students and local residents to come to the meeting to support the restaurant. "If the students were to come show their … [Read more...] about Country Kitchen Fights to Extend Lease
Homeless Encampment Starts Malibu Fire
It was what everyone feared when a fire erupted this week amid red flag conditions. Firefighters were called at 3:15 on Monday morning to deal with an initially reported 6-acre fire near the Malibu Knolls neighborhood in the Malibu Civic Center area. Mayor Skylar Peak said the fire was started by a homeless encampment. He said that this is not the first Malibu fire to … [Read more...] about Homeless Encampment Starts Malibu Fire
Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire
Photos courtesy of Julie Ellerton A brush fire broke out near Civic Center Way in Malibu around 3 a.m. on Monday, according to Fire Station 88 Engineer Matt Rickard. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. While the blaze was estimated to be 6 acres, firefighters later changed the figure to approximately 2.6 acres. The fire was 95 percent contained and air … [Read more...] about Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire






