Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tame wind, fire Nov 16, 2008
Article:Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tam:/c/a/2007/11/25/MN6UTIS8O.DTL Article:Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tam:/c/a/2007/11/25/MN6UTIS8O.DTL ... (11-26) 04:00 PST Malibu -- When the smoke lifted Sunday, at least 50 homes, some multimillion dollar mansions, had been reduced to rubble ... But there was good news in Malibu - dying winds allowed firefighters to hold back a wildfire that had threatened to engulf this tony seaside community still reeling... (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
High winds fail to pack punch Nov 16, 2008
Malibu gets extra firefighters and officials say they expect to hold the line as Southern California gets hit with 50-mph gusts ... Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California today and officials deployed extra personnel, but the 50-mph wind gusts didn t pack the punch of the winds that howled through the Malibu area over Thanksgiving weekend, fanning the destructive Corral fire ... At least 21 extra firefighters were placed in the Malibu area as part of a roving strike team. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Seeking limited rehabilitation (13) Nov 16, 2008
Wednesday, January 07, 2004 Edition. "RIP Chair Beth Dorn's Trancas Highland neighborhood includes a number of rehab homes. And the amount of them will increase as a rehab center has just purchased the home next to hers."Everyone wants them (the patients) to get better, but it's really not fair to homeowners," Dorn said.A mother of three children, Dorn said she is concerned about the effect of the rehab centers on the neighborhood."I've spoken to people who've seen needles and condoms and drug... (Malibu Times, CA)
Pepperdine beats Cal State Monterey Bay Nov 15, 2008
Associated Press - November 15, 2008 2:15 AM ET. (AP) - Mychel Thompson scored 25 points, including several crucial points down the stretch, to lead Pepperdine past California State Monterey Bay 91-82 Friday night. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
John celebrates on Broadway Nov 15, 2008
They were arrested in September when Los Angeles sheriff's deputies did a routine parole check on Redmond O'Neal, who was staying at his father's Malibu home. O'Neal, 67, was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for 1970s "Love Story." Redmond, 23, is his son from a relationship with Farrah Fawcett. (Erie Times-News, PA)
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Men's Basketball Opens Sea... Nov 14, 2008
California (San Jose, Santa Clara, Stockton, San Diego, Los Angeles, Malibu and Moraga). 2. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Harvard, MIT May Attract Surge of MBA Wannabes Fleeing World Economic Woes Nov 14, 2008
Candidates for admission must work to distinguish themselves, said , co-author of ``Your MBA Game Plan: Proven Strategies for Getting into the Top Business Schools'' (Career Press, 2007) and the director of MBA research at an admissions-consulting company in Malibu, California. Danger From Lookalikes. (Bloomberg -- US)
Abortion foes eye new tactics after election Nov 13, 2008
David Crary, Associated Press. Wednesday, November 12, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SDSU Men's Basketball Signs Four to National Letters of Intent Nov 13, 2008
During his stay in Malibu, Thomas averaged a team-best 8. 8 rebounds and 2. (Goaztecs.com)
Lifelong 'cowgirl' inducted to hall of fame (3) Nov 13, 2008
"By Olivia Damavandi / Special to The Malibu TimesAlthough stalwart talent may be congenital, an athlete's passion is what propels him or her to continue a sport for five years, 10 years or, in Audrey O'Brien Griffin's case, for more than 70 years.This year, the former Malibu resident's lifelong love for and dedication to horsemanship have earned her induction to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, the only museum in the world that honors women of the American West who have "displayed... (Malibu Times, CA)
Devin Sarantions of Webster Ele-mentary recites the poem \"Thank a Veteran for Your Freedom.\" Photo by Dana Fineman / TMT Nov 13, 2008
" Photo by Dana Fineman / TMT Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:49 PM PST The City of Malibu and the Chamber of Commerce host the 9th annual Veteran's Day Public Ceremony.By Nora Fleming / Special to The Malibu TimesLocal residents, decked out in patriotic colors and military uniforms, packed the Malibu City Council chambers on Tuesday for the 9th Annual Veteran's Day Public Ceremony, where veterans and city officials spoke in honor of veterans and those currently serving.All age groups... (Malibu Times, CA)
Malibu resident Katie Spangle holds a photo of her son Robert Jennings Spangle, who enlisted with the Marines soon after graduation from Malibu High last year. He will deploy to the Middle East early next year. Photo by Dana Fineman / TMT Nov 13, 2008
"Veterans to comeAnd Malibu now has a current crop of veterans-in-the-making.Several recent Malibu High School students enlisted soon after graduation, many of them compelled to join the military after being deeply impacted by the events of 9/11, and Malibu parents have found themselves with suddenly matured children facing sobering, immediate futures.Robert Jennings Spangle (MHS class 2007) enlisted with the Marines September of last year, specializing in reconnaissance. He is currently... (Malibu Times, CA)
Malibu council approves La Paz mall Nov 13, 2008
"A majority of those attending the hearing spoke in favor of the proposal. They included architects not associated with the project and residents. But there were also several detractors, most notably representatives from various local environmental groups. They said the project would create a rise in the groundwater, leading to surface water pollution. Also, they said it would add to Malibu's wastewater pollution problem."Our concern is that it is so overtaxed in the Civic Center right now,"... (Malibu Times, CA)
Malibu Park homeowners say school district ignores them Nov 13, 2008
Several other board members said the district has been doing a poor job communicating with Malibu Park residents. Maria Leon-Vazquez noted the board had just heard from many of the same residents last month when the board met in Malibu ... The redesign plan for Malibu High was released in September. (Malibu Times, CA)
Presidential election a remarkable event Nov 13, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008 Edition. a zebra has been elected,all the papers say he is black yet like he does he dismisses the white half. (Malibu Times, CA)
'Very Uncool' Nov 12, 2008
Aniston reportedly dons a number of sensual bathing suits on the beaches of Malibu, California that show off her incredibly toned figure, the Mail said. This thoroughly re-establishes her credibility as a sex symbol, the Mail quoted the source as saying. (Fox News)
No. 4 Cal Travels to Long Beach State and UC Irvine Nov 12, 2008
No. 9-ranked UC Irvine (9-11, 0-5) fell to No. 5 Pepperdine, 12-9, Nov. 9 in Malibu. UC Irvine is coached by Marc Hunt, the 2007 MPSF Coach of the Year. (Calbears.com)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 11, 2008
Another man was killed on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu when his SUV skidded into a mud patch and plunged into the Pacific Ocean ... The victim in the Malibu traffic accident died after the SUV he was traveling in skidded off the road in the 19700 block of PCH. Los Angeles County fire rescue workers recovered the man s body about 500 feet from where the vehicle went into the water off La Tuna Canyon Beach, said Lt. Randall Dickey of the Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff s Station. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Playing With Fire Nov 11, 2008
" Perversely then, it was a blessing in terrible disguise when Walker's Malibu home burned to the ground in last November's California wildfires, destroying all of his worldly possessions. "The floodgates just opened," he says. "The mental plumbing flushed out anything that I would be holding back and I wrote about everything: stuff about my childhood, things that I never wanted to talk about before. " The result is today's reflective and genre-crossing "Sycamore Meadows" - named for the street... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Plano teen guest stars in Cold Case’ Nov 10, 2008
The episode is shot in and around Alta Dena, downtown Los Angeles and the Malibu area. What was really cool was that they are accurate down to the very last detail with the 1969 scenes, Kenton said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Glamour and Grimes Nov 9, 2008
We first met each other at a Malibu mansion after we had been cast. You really only have each other to lean on so we bonded really quickly. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New 2-story retail complex planned for Kalakaua Ave. Nov 8, 2008
Posted on: Friday, November 7, 2008. By Advertiser Staff Writer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Losses force GM to slash 3600 jobs in Canada, US Nov 8, 2008
They're making very competitive vehicles, and selling them at good prices, my new Malibu stacks up very well against the competition. I didn't expect it to beat out my original first choice (Altima, also assembled in the US). (CTV.ca)
New Malibu skateboard park a possibility Nov 8, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008 Edition. "Schaar said the best place is the Crummer property, located next to Bluffs Park. The city has a proposed deal with that property owner to donate land for public recreational use. Schaar said the property under negotiation for possible municipal purchase at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Heathercliff Road is another possibility. She also suggested an unspecified site in Trancas.Skateboarder and surfer Skylar Peak, a 24-year-old local who has... (Malibu Times, CA)
More than 230 people had turned up at Duke\'s Malibu to vote by noon Tuesday. Nov 8, 2008
" Residents not celebrating publicly, gathered at various Malibu residences for private parties or with family, either to rejoice or to quietly reflect on their presidential choice's loss.Marti Maniates-Baysore hosted a party at her home where the victory announcement elated her friends."We're all in tears, we're so happy, Maniates-Baysore said ... Malibu resident Doug O'Brien was much more defined about how he felt about the outcome ... Record numbers of voters turned out for Election Day on... (Malibu Times, CA)
USF Women's Soccer Travels To Malibu For Final Match Of... Nov 7, 2008
USF Women's Soccer Travels To Malibu For Final Match Of The Season ... The Dons will meet up with Pepperdine in Malibu for a 1:00 PM kick off on Saturday ... Head coach Tim Ward is in his 11th season as commander for the Waves and owns a 123-68-29 record in Malibu. (Usfdons.com)
Wine and magic (2) Nov 7, 2008
"But not the kind you have to clean up after.Guests nibbled on BeauRivage-prepared hors d'oeuvres like crab-stuffed mushrooms and goat cheese blinis on the restaurant's private terrace, which is decorated with candle-lit tables strewn with rose petals and twinkling lights.Rosenthal assistant winemaker Shawn Leis looks more like a rock star, with hair flowing down his back, than an oenophile, but he expertly leads guests through a series of tastings from the winery, whose vines are found in a... (Malibu Times, CA)
Endless summer movies Nov 7, 2008
Wes Brown, a Malibu resident, will join his grandfather at the California Surf Film Festival, which will feature Chasing Dora tomorrow. The movie is about three surfers who take on the swells of Jeffrey's Bay on handmade wood boards. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
No. 3 UCLA to Host No. 9 UC Irvine, No. 8 UC San Diego This Weekend Nov 6, 2008
The 2008 MPSF Tournament will be hosted by Pepperdine, from Nov. 28-30 (Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool in Malibu, Calif. . (Uclabruins.com)
Fashion to free trafficking victims (2) Nov 6, 2008
"Ward's idea of a fashion show seemed antithetical to the scope of the human tragedy, but the sponsors and wardrobes came from companies who purchase their clothing through Fair Trade agreements that guarantee product created by non-exploited workers, including Armani Exchange and American Apparel."I was horrified to find that very young girls with no power over their lives were being sold as sex slaves for as little as 35," Ward said. "Here in Malibu, we pay more than that for lunch.... (Malibu Times, CA)
Regional Water calls for Malibu sewer system Nov 6, 2008
"The report criticizes Malibu's various water pollution issues. It also refers to a septic prohibition in the El Rio area of unincorporated Ventura County that "has led to extensive compliance with [water quality] standards in the Oxnard Forebay. " Septic tanks are being phased out and a sewer system has been built in that area.The nine-member board is not asked to approve the prohibition, but rather to begin the process toward one.The Nov. 13 meeting has been on the city's calendar since... (Malibu Times, CA)
City Council to vote on La Paz Nov 6, 2008
"Also on Monday, the council will discuss the possibility of creating a "green building program" in Malibu modeled after one recently approved by the county government. The county program includes building standards that call for low-impact development and drought-tolerant landscaping. The council will not be voting on whether to implement the new standards, but whether to have city staff draft language for such a program that would go before the council for a vote later.Monday's meeting begins... (Malibu Times, CA)
Ex-Motown president Jheryl Busby dies at 59 Nov 6, 2008
Busby was found early Tuesday in a hot tub at his home in Malibu, California ... Busby was found early Tuesday in a hot tub at his home in Malibu, California, said Los Angeles County Assistant Coroner Chief Ed Winter. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Motorcycle noise enforcement issues cause debate (1) Nov 3, 2008
"Tang said the proposed method of enforcement by the Motorcycle Noise Committee has been effective in both Chatsworth and Van Nuys, but Malibu courts have yet to indicate how they wish to handle this type of provision.When it comes down to curbing the motorcycle noise pollution in Malibu, Brooks said, "It all comes down to enforcement ... "Malibu typically hires additional enforcement during the busy summer months. There are plans to add an additional car or motorcycle officer on weekends during... (Malibu Times, CA)
SWISS VOTERS VALUE THEIR ROLE IN SHAPING COUNTRY'S FUTURE Nov 2, 2008
Judy Lo Jacono, a native of Switzerland, is a graduate student at Pepperdine University in Malibu ... Judy Lo Jacono, a native of Switzerland, is a graduate student at Pepperdine University in Malibu ... Judy Lo Jacono, a native of Switzerland, is a graduate student at Pepperdine University in Malibu. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Fire danger not limited by calendar Nov 2, 2008
1993: Topanga fire, northeast of Malibu, Nov. 2-11. Three killed, 18,000 acres burned, 323 homes destroyed. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Malibu Times Election Day endorsements (continued) (5) Nov 1, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008 Edition. Animals confined in most factory farms can NOT move around at all. (Malibu Times, CA)
Planning, weather were among the fire breaks Oct 31, 2008
Minutes after the outbreak of the Corral fire early Saturday, Los Angeles County fire officials had four helicopters in the air attacking the flames, and more than 25 firetrucks stationed nearby were on their way to Malibu ... On Sunday, fire officials said the wind-driven blaze was 70% contained and that it had burned 4,720 acres in the rugged canyons above Malibu, which are thick with tinder-dry brush and multimillion-dollar homes ... But if the winds return, they are expected to be less... (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tame wind, fire Oct 31, 2008
Article:Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tam:/c/a/2007/11/25/MN6UTIS8O.DTL Article:Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tam:/c/a/2007/11/25/MN6UTIS8O.DTL ... (11-26) 04:00 PDT Malibu -- When the smoke lifted Sunday, at least 50 homes, some multimillion dollar mansions, had been reduced to rubble ... But there was good news in Malibu - dying winds allowed firefighters to hold back a wildfire that had threatened to engulf this tony seaside community still reeling... (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
High winds fail to pack punch Oct 31, 2008
Malibu gets extra firefighters and officials say they expect to hold the line as Southern California gets hit with 50-mph gusts ... Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California today and officials deployed extra personnel, but the 50-mph wind gusts didn t pack the punch of the winds that howled through the Malibu area over Thanksgiving weekend, fanning the destructive Corral fire ... At least 21 extra firefighters were placed in the Malibu area as part of a roving strike team. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Where blame belongs Oct 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Edition. With that statement, I immediately dismissed the entire content of your letter and consider it to be more ill-suited propaganda. (Malibu Times, CA)
Malibu Seen (3) Oct 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Edition. "High in the Hollywood "Bird Streets" near Blue Jay Way, revelers wandered through the spectacular 7,500 square-foot modern marvel. With windows on the world, panoramic views of the city lights and contemporary furnishings, you felt like you were in Julius Shulman's iconic 1950s photo "Case Study House #22," or swinging with the Rat Pack back in the day. With a trio of elegant ladies sipping martinis on a spacious sofa in their LBDs, party-goers looked the... (Malibu Times, CA)
Broncos Travel To LA For Two WCC Contests Oct 30, 2008
The Broncos will battle the No. 19 Waves of Pepperdine on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in Malibu, and then take on the Lions of Loyola Marymount on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. in Los Angeles. Follow The Broncos Online Bronco fans can follow the volleyball team online with live stats via the GameTracker link on the main page of www. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Brad Norris and his daughter, Hali, caught two thresher sharks off the Malibu coast on Sunday. \"Hali helped so much and even pulled in the first one,\" Norris wrote in an e-mail to The Malibu Times. \"The other almost spooled us and was easily twice as big.\" Oct 30, 2008
" Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:56 PM PDT Court hearings of local interest take place MondayThe arraignment hearing for the two Malibu residents charged with misdemeanor battery for their alleged involvement in the June brawl between surfers and paparazzi on Little Dume Beach is scheduled Monday.Skylar Peak, 24, and Philip "John" Hildebrand, 30, were to be arraigned in Malibu Superior Court last month, but schedule conflicts for their attorneys led to the continuance.The suspects face... (Malibu Times, CA)
Greenhouse Library Oct 30, 2008
"Next Saturday, Doctors Without Borders will be honoring one of their most important fund raising arms on the West Coast, Malibu Global Awareness, which has raised and donated more than 500,000 to DWB during the past five years."Doctors Without Borders functions purely on donations and takes no money from government agencies," Dr. Annie Thiel, Malibu resident and director of Malibu Global Awareness, said. "I am happy to see they are bringing such conscious awareness of what's going on in the... (Malibu Times, CA)
$295 million college bond has mixed support in Malibu Oct 30, 2008
" The bond measure has the support of nearly the entire Malibu City Council, with the exception of Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich. She told The Malibu Times in July that the unspent money from the 2004 voter-approved 135 million Measure S college bond should be used before the college asks for more. Twenty-five million dollars of Measure S is dedicated to Malibu. So far, 5 million has been used for the Legacy Park project. Conley Ulich could not be reached for comment for this story."I don't have a... (Malibu Times, CA)
Make it clear again Oct 30, 2008
" liz b wrote on Oct 23, 2008 11:20 PM:" Just goes to show that ignorance and prejueice is alive and well in malibu in 2008 ... Why live in Malibu, Ms. Newcomer ... " mary wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:43 PM:" This is what I don't like about many Malibuites. (Malibu Times, CA)
Mosquito attack raises concerns over West Nile virus Oct 30, 2008
"Mark Brooks of the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District said he knew nothing of the West Nile virus in Malibu or of the incident involving the workers who were swarmed by mosquitoes that possibly carry it. Brooks referred all inquiries to executive Robert Saviskas of the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District, who did not return multiple phone calls and voice mails regarding the matter.The California Department of Public... (Malibu Times, CA)
Nevada a major focus Oct 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Edition. "The McCain campaign is banking on finishing strong. They cede that Obama voters have early enthusiasm, but they remain cautiously optimistic that their voters will come to the polls and that McCain will carry Nevada.Nevada's McCain spokesman Rick Gorka says the campaign can withstand the obvious enthusiasm of the Obama voters. "Remember, Democrats were dancing in the streets four years ago about the record turn-out and excitement for John Kerry," Gorka said,... (Malibu Times, CA)
Broncos to Play No. 3 Portland Live on ESPNU Oct 29, 2008
Two days later, the Broncos traveled to Malibu to take on the Waves of Pepperdine. Junior converted a penalty kick in the 48th minute, after was fouled in the box. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Malibu opens arms to Mending Kids International Oct 29, 2008
"Embleton opened a California branch of MKI after receiving a generous donation to be distributed between three Los Angeles hospitals-Childrens, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-and the commitment of doctors like Malibu cardiac surgeon, Dr. Alfredo Trento. Trento and his team spend several weeks a year traveling to the poorest countries in the world, treating seriously ill children there for free and bringing back to California those that require hospital procedures... (Malibu Times, CA)
The Malibu Times Endorsements Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Edition. For myself I don't wish to approve a judicial override of a vote already taken by the voters of California banning same sex marriage. (Malibu Times, CA)
Broncos Edged 2-1 by Pepperdine Oct 27, 2008
Santa Clara University Official Athletic Site. Katherine Reynolds scored the Broncos' second half goal. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Mixing agriculture with art (7) Oct 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 09, 2005 Edition. "Artists such as the Shartse Gaden Tibetan Monks and organizations like NextAid and Harpseals, nonprofit foundations, took part in the event.The Tibetan monks traveled from India a year ago to tour the United States to raise money for their school of Buddhist teachings said Lama Phuntshe."We are busier than a rock and roll band," said Phuntshe, adding that the group performs chants, prayers and stories. "We want to bring awareness and try to deliver a... (Malibu Times, CA)
Oxnard opposition reroutes proposed LNG pipeline (10) Oct 26, 2008
"Hann explained that the onshore pipeline was to run along an existing pipeline to Ormand Beach in the City of Oxnard. After public and official dissent at the March scoping meetings, BHP Billiton consulted with Southern California Gas Company, and relocated the proposed pipeline, which will carry LNG from Cabrillo Port to shore, east of major population areas."LNG is an asphyxiant and cryogenic with the potential for catastrophic complications resulting in death," said Susan Jordan, director of... (Malibu Times, CA)
Heidi's Fear Oct 25, 2008
Two days later J-Lo competed in the Malibu Triathlon without any problems before flying back to New York to celebrate her hubby s 40th birthday. "Heidi s not upset, she never really was," our source said. (Fox News)
ClientWhys CPE Releases a New 4-Hour Tax CPE Course Covering the Economic Stabilization Legislation Oct 25, 2008
Malibu, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2008 -- ClientWhys CPE has recently launched its latest course covering the recent tax legislation. These tax law changes will affect just about everyone. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Steak, seafood restaurant to replace Allegria (4) Oct 25, 2008
Richard Chesterfield, owner of Monrose Catering, has opened a location in Westlake Village, but said he will be back in the restaurant business in Malibu in 2009 ... No deals have been signed yet for the second restaurant slated for the Malibu Lumber Yard mall ... In no way do they represent the view of malibutimes. (Malibu Times, CA)
Peter Levinson; chronicled big band leaders Oct 24, 2008
Mr. Levinson died Tuesday at his Malibu home of injuries sustained in a fall, according to publicist Dale Olson. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis nearly two years ago, and the progression of the ailment, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, had left him unable to speak. (Boston Globe)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Oct 24, 2008
Another man was killed on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu when his SUV skidded into a mud patch and plunged into the Pacific Ocean ... The victim in the Malibu traffic accident died after the SUV he was traveling in skidded off the road in the 19700 block of PCH. Los Angeles County fire rescue workers recovered the man s body about 500 feet from where the vehicle went into the water off La Tuna Canyon Beach, said Lt. Randall Dickey of the Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff s Station. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Broncos to Travel to Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine Oct 23, 2008
Santa Clara will travel to Southern California this weekend to take on the Lions of Loyola Marymount on Friday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in Los Angeles, followed by a trip to Malibu to square off with Pepperdine on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m.. Last Week For Women's Soccer The Broncos earned their first conference and home win of the season on Sunday, Oct. 19, over San Francisco. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Pepperdine professor's advocacy for Proposition 8 stirs controversy (410) Oct 23, 2008
"Such an amendment would invalidate the state Supreme Court's decision last spring that same-sex couples cannot be denied the right to marry according to the Constitution's nondiscrimination statute.Opponents of the proposition claim its passage would enshrine discrimination against a portion of the population and eliminate equal protection laws.While Peterson's right to acknowledge his support of the amendment has not been questioned, the fact that his affiliation with the university is... (Malibu Times, CA)
Last November\'s Corral Fire started at an area known as The Cave. Fire victims say had the state done a better job policing the area, the fire that destroyed 53 homes would not have occurred. Photo by Melonie Magruder/TMT Oct 23, 2008
"Malibu Realtor Paul Grisanti, who lost his home in the fire and is a plaintiff in the suit along with his wife, Sara, said this week that State Parks handles the property in a way that would not be tolerated if it were done by a private citizen."State Parks has been operating that park at the top of the canyon under a system of benign neglect for years, and they have been notified many, many times by homeowners that it was being utilized for parties and fires," Grisanti said. "And their... (Malibu Times, CA)
Planning panel recommends changes to La Paz deal Oct 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Edition. " Several possibilities are listed. At a City Council hearing on La Paz last month, Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich said she wanted a wastewater treatment plant built on the property that would be connected to various properties throughout the area.House said on Tuesday she supported a variety of municipal uses for the La Paz property such as a teen or senior center, but she is adamantly opposed to the building of a City Hall, which she said would violate multiple... (Malibu Times, CA)
Voters could decide on limiting retail chains in 2010 (221) Oct 23, 2008
"Conley Ulich presented her proposed interim ordinance at the meeting. If the council or Malibu voters were to eventually approve the proposal, it would serve as a temporary measure in preparation for a final law that could be written later.Her proposal states, "Malibu is a unique ... "Several representatives of the business community and private Malibu citizens were on hand to weigh in on the proposal.Kian Schulman, a resident of 25 years, said that the changing retail landscape from "Mom and... (Malibu Times, CA)
