The scorched Malibu coastline shows damage after burning in the 27-day Palisades Fire. This part of Pacific Coast Highway was not drivable for over five months. Photo courtesy of Brent Flaaten The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed 16,080 structures, according to The Los Angeles Times. Many of these were homes, which residents said held memories and an attachment that cannot … [Read more...] about Residents of Malibu and Pacific Palisades Reflect on City Response to Devastating Wildfires
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Reel Inn Malibu Fans Call for Rebuilding: It Might Just Happen
The Reel Inn Malibu is calm before the daily storm of loyal customers on a sunny day Feb. 2016. The rustic decor made the restaurant feel genuine, fans said. Photo courtesy of Zach Le The tide might be turning for the owners of the Reel Inn Malibu. The State of California would not continue to lease the site of the beloved seafood restaurant to its owners, Andy and Teddy … [Read more...] about Reel Inn Malibu Fans Call for Rebuilding: It Might Just Happen
Review: ‘Big Rock Burning’ Tells Stories of Community in Palisades Fire
Photo courtesy of Conscious Contact EntertainmentTransparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.When you lose everything but each other, true love is formed and neighbors become family.“Big Rock Burning: An Untold Story of the … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Big Rock Burning’ Tells Stories of Community in Palisades Fire
Slow Business for Restaurants Despite PCH Reopening: Owners Remain Optimistic
Taverna Tony sees a slow day of business on the afternoon of Aug. 12. The general manager of the restaurant said the numbers are down from previous years, but this summer has been doable. Photos by Melissa Houston Business is slow for some local restaurants and cafés despite the reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), but servers, managers and owners said quality … [Read more...] about Slow Business for Restaurants Despite PCH Reopening: Owners Remain Optimistic
Juniors Reflect on Fires from Afar
The Franklin Fire burns on a hillside near Malibu campus Dec. 10. Junior Matthew Miller said he received photos from friends on campus while he was thousands of miles away studying abroad in Switzerland. Photos courtesy of Matthew Miller For many incoming juniors, the December Franklin Fire and January Palisades Fire created a sense of terror from thousands of miles away. … [Read more...] about Juniors Reflect on Fires from Afar
