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VOLUME 38 • NUMBER 8 THE COMMUNITY FORUM JANUARY 13 • 2011 

MALIBUSurfsideNEWS 

ELUSIVE—UCLA biologist Irina Kasho snapped this amazing photograph of a native long-tailed weasel at the Malibu 

Lagoon three years ago. Irina and her husband Vladimir, who is also a biologist, and other regular observers say they 

have repeatedly observed weasels at the lagoon but that the elusive little animals are lightning fast and almost impossible 

to photograph. The Kashos are concerned that the weasels won’t survive lagoon reconstruction. MSN/Irina Kasho 

FRONT PAGE 

Malibu Road Mudslide’s Neighbors 

on Alert for Additional Movement 

2 

SPOTLIGHT 

PCH Issues Continue to Dominate 

Public Safety Commission Meeting 

5 

OUTDOORS 

Whale Watching Excursion Offers 

Different Perspective on Local Coast 

11 

COMMUNITY 

KCIC Award Ceremony Celebrates 

Artists’ and Writers’ Christmas Spirit 

13 

UPDATE 

Los Angeles County May Consider 

Increasing Richardson Case Reward 

17 

THIS WEEK 

Opinion 4 

People 6 

Doings 8 

Notices 10 

Calendar 12 

Outdoors 13 

Musings 15 

Puzzle 16 

Real Estate 18 

Classifieds 20

PAGE 2 MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS JANUARY 13 • 2011 

FrontPAGE 

Property at Western Malibu Road Experiences Earth Movement 

■ Cause of Failing Hillside Does Not Appear to Have an Immediately Determinable Explanation 

IN MOTION—Although the Malibu Road slide is slow moving 

and relatively small, it still has the power to topple trees and 

crumble concrete slabs like crackers. MS/Frank Lamonea 

Council Vetoes Continued 

Funding for Point Shuttle 

■ Transit Money Is Usable Elsewhere 

Calling it “the ghost shuttle,” 

Councilmember Pamela 

Conley Ulich successfully 

urged her colleagues at this 

week’s Malibu City Council 

meeting to not spend any more 

money on the Point Dume nature 

shuttle. 

It has sometimes also been 

called the “van to nowhere,” 

since its function is to transport 

folks from Westward Beach 

Road to the top of the Point 

Dume Headlands. 

Public Works Director Bob 

Brager acknowledged that ridership 

is very low and the cost per 

person per ride averages about 

$67 for the short trip. 

“We should not renew the 

[$54,600] contract,” said Conley 

Ulich. “It is a ghost shuttle.” 

Council members briefly discussed 

the matter and were most 

concerned whether they would 

lose the transportation funding, if 

they terminated the contract for 

the shuttle. They were assured 

the money could be used for 

some other kind of transportation 

that would move riders from one 

end of Malibu to the other. 

“Nobody here thinks we 

should do this,” said Councilmember 

Laura Rosenthal, who 

wanted to know why the staff recommended 

the council approve 

the contract for another year 

“We have to give notice to the 

contractor and the California 

Coastal Commission and State 

Parks,” said City Manager Jim 

Thorsen. “The public works 

commission was charged with 

looking at it. But we can terminate 

it now. There is limited use 

of the Prop A funds, but they will 

still be there and won’t go away.” 

Members said they wanted a 

council subcommittee to look 

into the matter and the city manager 

said he would bring back an 

agenda item to form the panel. 

Almost 11 years ago, the city 

entered into a settlement agreement 

with the Coastal Commission 

and the state Department 

(Continued on page 10) 

Asmall slide above Malibu 

Road has reportedly caused 

Malibu city officials to 

“yellow tag” two residences, 

where debris, mud and rocks are 

slowly coming perilously close to 

the dwellings. 

City officials, who have been 

consulting with geologists, have 

been monitoring the slide for the 

last several days and are trying to 

determine a temporary “fix” to 

stop the debris from coming 

down the hillside. 

No one is saying if the latest 

earth movement is from a previous 

slide, where remedial work was 

recently approved by the planning 

commission last October. 

The slope repair sought by a 

neighbor on the bluff called for 

“trimming a slump-affected slope 

back to slope gradient equal to 

two to one, utilizing the cut materials 

as fill and hydro-seeding to 

stabilize the failed slope, including 

a variance to exceed the maximum 

grade cut of two to one for 

the finished slope and a site plan 

review for remedial grading.” 

Longtime residents say the area 

has a history of slide activity. 

The current slide, which measures 

approximately 30 feet, has 

reportedly been visibly active for 

several weeks.Observers say 

recent heavy rains may be a contributing 

factor but are not the 

cause of the slide. 

A concrete drainage swale, 

retaining wall and a number of 

trees and shrubs and garden steps 

have slipped down the hill. 

City officials and law enforcement 

representatives say they are 

keeping careful watch on the slide. 

BY BILL KOENEKER 

City to Vacate Parts of Rambla Pacifico 

after Months of Wrangling over Issue 

■ Council Members OK Creating Pedestrian Easement 

After months of delay, the 

Malibu City Council this 

week, by unanimous vote, 

approved vacating a portion of 

Rambla Pacifico Road, but a 

revised resolution provided by 

the city attorney calls for the city 

to reserve a non-vehicular access 

for public use across the vacated 

right of way. 

The Lower Rambla Pacifico 

Road Owners Association is trying 

to put in a private emergency 

access road to reopen Rambla 

Pacifico Road. 

However, a staff report prepared 

by the Public Works Department 

insists the city’s road 

easement does not give it the 

legal right to sell its easement, 

transfer the easement to other 

parties, or even retain some municipal 

rights of the roadway for a 

trail easement. 

Hogin said, the recommendation 

adopted by the council was 

“slightly different. We want to 

keep a trail easement. ROA is 

going to give us the trail easement 

for a non-vehicular trail.” 

Attorney Alan Block, who said 

he represented the La Costa 

Property Owners Association 

said he was told the ROA does 

not have any insurance for road 

movement or slippage. 

“The property owners do not 

oppose construction, but oppose 

construction on their property,” 

Block said. 

Councilmember Pamela Conley 

Ulich said she thought it was 

a great addition that the city was 

keeping a pedestrian easement. 

“It has been a long road, I’m 

glad we are reaching the end of 

this,” noted Councilmember Lou 

La Monte. 

The vacation action, or rather 

inaction, was marked by fits and 

starts with the various hearings 

being scheduled and postponed 

for the last several months. 

The ROA had pleaded with the 

city to not take action on vacating 

a portion of the road until they 

were finished with the roadwork. 

The ROA had stumbled into 

several legal roadblocks and the 

evidence of who owned what on 

the easements and underlying 

easements complicated matters 

for the ROA and the city. 

Monday night, Hogin acknowledged 

that various parties had 

raised concerns about ownership 

of the property owners’ easements 

and the ownership interests of the 

ROA. “It is still ongoing,” said 

Hogin, but said that claims that 

the road easements would revert 

to the adjacent property owners 

appeared to not be true. 

“It is unfolding as the ROA 

said it would,” the city attorney 

added. 


Recycling Is Win-Win 

REUSING AND RENEWING—Members of the Malibu High 

School Environmental Club organized and ran a e-waste 

roundup at the school to safely recycle computers, cell phones, 

MP3 players, CFL bulbs and other electronics. MSN/Frank Lamonea

JANUARY 13 • 2011 MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS PAGE 3 

Point Dume Assailant 

Is Sentenced to 24 

Years in State Prison 

■ Count on Deadly Weapon Dismissed 

Christian Marcus Verdin, a 

31-year-old San Bernardino 

man, accused of attacking 

a 45-year-old female 

jogger March 12, 2010 at the 

Point Dume Headlands was sentenced 

on Thursday, Jan. 5, to 24 

years in state prison, according 

to the Los Angeles County District 

Attorney’s office. 

Verdin pleaded no contest to 

one felony count of assault with 

intent to commit rape and one 

count of second-degree robbery. 

He also admitted a prior strike 

and admitted the weapon allegation 

as part of a negotiated plea, 

according to Deputy District 

Attorney Pamela Revel. 

Verdin was sentenced by Van 

Nuys Superior Court Judge Michael 

Kellogg, who dismissed 

two additional counts, assault 

with a deadly weapon and grand 

theft auto, according to the DAs 

office. 

Verdin approached the Malibu 

resident while she was running 

at Point Dume State Park. He al- 

Christian Verdin Booking Photo 

legedly was carrying a weapon 

(scissors or a knife) when he 

assaulted her. During the struggle, 

the woman managed to 

break free, sliding 150 feet down 

a cliff to the beach below. 

Verdin then drove away in the 

woman’s 2004 Toyota Land 

Cruiser. He was arrested in April 

2010, when detectives from the 

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department 

determined that a DNA 

match identified him as the 

alleged assailant. 

Documentary Film ‘Race to 

Nowhere’ to Screen at MHS 

■ Showing Is Free to the Community 

“Race to Nowhere,” a documentary 

film featuring stories 

from young people across the 

country that, according to a press 

release, are “pushed to the brink, 

striving to achieve in school and 

across all areas of their lives,” will 

screen at Malibu High School on 

Jan. 20. 

According to the press release, 

the film will air nationwide 

throughout the month to “raise 

awareness, create dialogue and 

empower individuals to take the 

lead in creating a vision for 

change around the issues shaping 

our children’s lives and education.” 

The screening is free to the 

public and will conclude with a 

panel discussion. 

For more information and 

to reserve tickets online, visit 

www.racetonowhere. com 

Planning Commission to 

Review Updated Map for 

Parks and Trails System 

■ Some Residents May Raise Concerns 

The Malibu Planning Commission 

is scheduled to review and 

discuss the updated map for the 

municipal parkland and trails system 

for incorporation into the 

Local Coastal Program and 

General Plan at its meeting on 

Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the council 

chambers. 

The revised map proposes new 

trail alignments throughout the city. 

Some of the changes may be chal- 

lenged by neighboring property 

owners. Planning staffers indicate 

that the map will be posted on the 

city’s website for review by the 

public prior to the meeting. 

In the same manner as is the case 

with city council sessions, planning 

commission meetings are televised 

live on City TV channel 3 and are 

streamed live on the city’s website. 

Meeting agendas and links are 

at www.ci.malibu.ca.us 

School Board Members Weigh In on 

Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget 

■ Ed Funding Allotment Contingent on Tax Extensions Vote 

Gov. Jerry Brown introduced 

his proposed California 

budget Monday, unveiling a 

plan that will attempt to protect 

K-12 core education programs. 

The budget indicates, “Funding 

K-12 education consistent with the 

levels provided in the current year 

is predicated upon about $2 billion 

in additional revenues for Proposition 

98 that are subject to approval 

by the vote of the people.” 

Proposition 98, passed in 1988, 

guarantees minimum funding levels 

for K-14. The funding level is 

determined by General Fund revenues, 

per capita personal income, 

school attendance growth 

or decline and other factors. This 

year’s Prop. 98 funding is $49.7 

billion. 

Brown mentioned the proposition 

in his budget introduction 

Monday, stating, “If you look at 

Proposition 98, you see there’s 

been a substantial cut. If we go on 

with current statutes, there’s a cut 

of over $2 billion. With my program—including 

the extension of 

the taxes—schools will be held 

even at $49 billion.” 

Board member Nimish Patel 

remarked, “I actually like the proposal...it’s 

about shared sacrifices 

where we have an increase in tax 

with an equal decrease in spending. 

So far the governor has stated 

that the spending cuts would not 

affect K-12 education since it has 

borne a disproportionate share of 

budget reduction in recent years. 

“Basically K-12 will receive 

the same amount of funding for 

the 2011-2012 year as we will 

have this year. Similar to what 

Brown is doing with Sacramento, 

I would like us to follow a similar 

strategy at the school district 

level.” 

Patel added, “Thankfully we 

passed Measure Y and YY in Santa 

Monica, which will significantly 

help in reducing the amount of 

cuts we would otherwise have to 

make.” 

Tax extensions are an integral 

part of maintaining K-12 funding. 

Brown stated Monday, “Since it 

will take some time to fully implement 

these changes, I propose 

to ask the voters for a five-year 

extension of several current taxes 

so that we can restructure in an 

orderly manner.” 

Tax rates include personal income 

tax, vehicle license fee, 

sales and use tax, all of which 

have been in place since 2009. 

Other revenue proposals are included 

in the budget and would 

amount to $12 billion. 

Juan Cabrillo Elementary principal 

Barry Yates shared, “I am 

very optimistic that K-12 schools 

in California will not face additional 

cuts from the state for the 

time being. I believe the governor 

understands and appreciates the 

financial blow we have already 

absorbed and the K-12 schools 

cannot take an additional hit.” 

There are five furlough days 

scheduled this year at all SMM- 

USD schools that amount to a $2 

million savings. 

Yates commented, “The furlough 

days were helpful in 

achieving a balanced budget 

along with cutbacks in services 

and staffing. Furlough days, if 

continued into the 2010-2011 

school year, may help resolve 

most budgetary issues. If the furlough 

days are not continued into 

the next school year, changes in 

school staffing will take place, but 

hopefully not on the scale as we 

have previously experienced.” 

Board member Ben Allen commented, 

“I’m certainly glad that 

the Governor has acknowledged 

that schools have already received 

a disproportionate share of cuts, 

and that they can’t sustain much 

more. I’m hoping that the stars 

will align and that the Governor 

will be able to get his revenue 

measures passed in June. 

“Needless to say, we’re going 

to be watching the process very 

carefully. If the Legislature declines 

to put the Governor’s revenue 

measures on the ballot, or 

if the voters reject them in June, 

the School District, and all other 

agencies that depend on state 

funding, will be in for a wild 

ride. Let’s make sure it doesn’t 

come to that!” 

BY JULIE WALLACH 

Vital Zuman Slated to Remain Farm 

■ Realtor Says New Owner Doesn’t Plan to Develop Site 

The continued speculation 

about what real estate mogul 

and investor Donald Sterling 

plans to do with the purchase of 

the Fig Tree Ranch currently 

known as Vital Zuman Farm has 

caused the part-time Malibu resident 

to issue a statement through 

the real estate agent that handled 

the transaction. 

“[Sterling] purchased the property 

to support Vital Zuman project,” 

said Realtor Sandra Peltola, 

who said she represented 

both the buyer and the seller, 

Alan Cunningham. 

“[Sterling] said he has no plans 

to develop the property. There are 

no plans to change it,” added 

Peltola, who said that Sterling 

paid $2.5 million for the property. 

Cunningham will remain to 

head up the operations, which 

mostly consist of volunteers, 

according to Peltola, who said 

Sterling liked that concept. 

Peltola said the house will be 

remodeled and Cunningham will 

live off site. She said she did not 

know if Sterling, who owns a 

home in the Malibu Colony, 

would use the residential portion 

of the property once it is completed. 

She said it would probably 

take several years for the remodel 

to be finished. 

The real estate agent said 

Sterling approached her since she 

had the listing, and took a tour of 

the property. 

When Peltola was asked what 

motivated Sterling to purchase the 

land, which has been touted as a 

half-century-old organic farm, she 

said, “He is a philanthropic person. 

He does grants all around 

Los Angeles County.” 

Malibu city officials have had 

their eye on the property since it 

was known that Cunningham 

would have to give up the property. 

One council member suggested 

the city could purchase the property 

and maintain it as an historic 

farm. 

At one time, a municipal blue 

ribbon task force looked at the 

property and adjacent acreage 

called the DeWind property and 

was asked to make recommendations 

for what the city could do 

with the land if it purchased it. 

The DeWind property was recently 

sold to Zan Marquis, the 

owner of the Point Dume Village 

shopping center. 


AT&T Seeks 

Tax Refund 

from City 

■ Claim Rejected 

The Malibu City Council, at its 

meeting this week, turned down a 

claim by AT&T Mobility seeking 

a $99,920 refund of the city’s utility 

user tax. 

According to City Attorney 

Christi Hogin, who recommended 

the request be denied, the 

claim which was received in 

November, asserts that AT&T 

Mobility improperly applied the 

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Town FORUM 

L-E-T-T-E-R-S 

to the 

E-D-I-T-O-R 

PROPOSAL 

Editor: 

We have all seen Donald Sterling’s beaming face in ads 

for his properties and achievements. Now he is the new 

owner of the Fig Tree Ranch on PCH, one of the most agriculturally 

desirable sites in Malibu. 

It would be a sad loss were this to become one more 

condo development. 

What an opportunity though for the establishment of a 

community garden. The property could be divided into 

small plots and, for a nominal fee, people could grow 

fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants organically, maintaining 

the long tradition of the ranch. 

Perhaps Mr. Cunningham could be persuaded to stay on 

to guide novice gardeners and instruct our children in the 

ways of organic farming. 

Imagine, the “Donald Sterling Community Garden.” 

Now that would be something to smile about.. 

Pat Wedin 

POTENTIAL 

Editor: 

I wanted to echo the gratitude expressed in previous 

weeks’ letters for the ban on all forms of fishing in Malibu. 

It is truly a great day for Malibu. Together with Heal the 

Bay, we have successfully saved the ocean from the hoards 

of kayak fishermen and local residents who have “overexploited” 

the coastline for too long. 

It is hard to even see the ocean most days due to these 

“grumblers.” If someone is a father and wants to fish with 

his son, go to Troutdale. If someone wats to eat fresh fish, 

they can go to the store and buy seafood caught be indiscriminate 

long-liners, gill-netters, or genetically engineered 

farmed seafood. 

Like the other letter-writers and MPA supporters, I too 

am new to Mali but look forward to the next great victory 

for Malibu. This summer, along with Heal the Bay, we will 

triumphantly roll down PCH with hundreds of dump trucks 

to remove every living thing from the Malibu Lagoon, 

restrict public access, and rebuild the lagoon to our exact 

specifications. 

The traffic and senseless killing of wildlife is a small 

price for we locals to pay to have a Heal-the-Bay-designed 

lagoon. I know that they tried this same redesign of the 

lagoon just 25 years ago, but we know so much more now. 

If anyone thinks that this is too harsh, they should try 

talking to old-timers who know how much nicer Malibu 

was before we got here. The fish were bigger, there was no 

traffic, everyone knew each other, no one sued each other, 

the surf was better, and there were no McMansions. 

I would like to tell everyone more about our plans for 

Malibu but I have to go help hang more mystery black 

pipes down the cliffs at some of our blufftop celebrity MPA 

supporters’ vacation homes and, after that, file more lawsuits 

against anybody who wants to do anything in Malibu 

without Heal the Bay’s input. 

I really love Malibu and the potential for all of us that it 

holds. 

David Armstead 

PROCESS 

Editor: 

Malibuites own in their city a miniature replica of their 

fauna and flora in original conditions of their natural area. 

A walk through amazing “Legacy Park” is equivalent to a 

college semester’s course in Ecology 101. Unfortunately, 

there is no marine equivalent to demonstrate the teaming 

ocean with its original habitat populated by its biota. 

The facts of deterioration of terrestrial and marine ecosystems 

are obvious. Malibu is not alone. Various environments 

of all continents share such devastation as water, air, and soil 

pollution, desertification, loss of biodiversity, forced wildlife 

migration, change of micro-environmental factors, as well as 

some macro-factors such as climatic warming. 

A few examples will suffice: Considerable and continual 

(Letters to the Editor are continued on page 10) 

It looks like the 

city’s plastic bag 

ban is a real plus 

for the Malibu 

environment! 

Publisher’s NOTEBOOK 

It’s become obvious during the last few years 

that the loss of a number of basic commercial 

services in Malibu has meant that local residents 

have to go beyond the city’s boundaries 

to meet these needs. Since they have to drive to 

other locations for items that are no longer 

available locally, their general shopping habits 

have shifted accordingly. 

This is Economics 101 at its most basic. If 

someone is going to spend time and resources 

at a distant location, they might as well take 

care of other needs while they are there. This is 

both efficient and cost-effective. 

Still, I think many people were surprised at 

the extent of the local concern when Pacific 

Coast Highway between Yerba Buena and Las 

Posas Road was closed for three weeks. 

The commuters to Los Angeles from points 

north, or west, hollered, but so did the Malibu 

residents who depend on the big box hardware 

store and other places in Camarillo. Now that I 

think about it, I have bumped into someone I 

know nearly every time I have gone up there. 

And, of course, there are the local fashionistas 

who hit the outlet stores. Some of Malibu’s 

best dressed will acknowledge that their 

designer duds came at a hefty discount. 

When the City of Malibu found itself in a financial 

bind due to the terms of its property 

transactions and had to go to a boutique format, 

rather than the small-town-necessities route, it 

had to know it was effecting a self-fulfilling 

prophesy and a commercial sea change. 

Many Malibuites would gladly return to their 

old ways of shopping for as much as possible 

Maybe, but city 

policies force lots 

of shoppers to go 

where plastic bags 

are still used! 

Geography Lesson 

locally, but once forced to do things differently, 

the changes will increase exponentially like the 

numbers on the Richter Scale. 

Now that the community is the midst of a 

real winter rainy season, stores that count on a 

steady flow of foot traffic and a surfeit of visitors 

looking for celebrities and wanting to buy 

a souvenir of their day in Malibu might wish 

that they stocked umbrellas, slickers, Wellies, 

tarps and roof patch. 

And if longtime local Dick Van Dyke has 

anything to say about it, they’ll also stock 

screwdrivers—Phillips, slots, hex sockets, etc. 

in all sizes. That’s not asking too much, is it? 

ANNE SOBLE 

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PCH Issues Continue to Dominate Safety Commission 

Highway safety issues 

continued to 

dominate the City 

of Malibu's Public Safety 

Commission at its first 

meeting of 2011. The intersection 

at PCH and Busch 

Drive took center stage for 

much of the session. 

“The City of Malibu is 

in violation of the Local 

Coastal Program all along 

PCH, but especially at 

Busch Drive,” Malibu Park 

resident Hans Laetz told 

the commission during 

public comment. Laetz, 

who called the intersection 

“an atrocity,” presented 

photos of the intersection. 

Laetz added that the 

Bonsall Drive intersection, 

which has an overgrown 

blind curve with no space 

for pedestrians leading up 

to the westbound entrance, 

is also a problem, and that 

the Busch and Bonsall 

intersections are just two 

examples of many areas 

on PCH that he views as 

not compliant with the 

Coastal Act or the city’s 

LCP. 

“There is no room for 

pedestrians,” Laetz said. 

“That road was engineered 

in 1945, built in 1947, the 

City of Malibu has not 

done one thing except 

[add] the bus stops and we 

all know how well those 

were done.” 

Laetz suggested that a 

double signal, like the one 

at Los Flores, could be a 

potential solution at the 

Busch and Bonsall location. 

“I'm not a traffic engineer, 

but time has come,” 

Laetz said. 

Lew Gluesing, the city’s 

traffic consultant, told the 

commission that he had 

reviewed the traffic study 

for the Busch and Bonsall 

intersections and visited the 

location earlier that day. 

“Based on traffic data 

this intersection doesn't 

have the signal concerns or 

deficiencies from a safety 

point of view that I can 

see,” Gluesing said. He 

later clarified that the issue 

he was looking at was 

vehicular not pedestrian 

safety. 

The commission continued 

to discuss the rumor 

that the Department of Fish 

and Game may permanently 

close the Zuma Beach 

underpass at some point in 

the future. In summer, the 

underpass offers westbound 

beachgoers access 

to the Zuma parking lot 

without requiring a left 

turn across the highway. 

However, Zuma Creek 

floods the road during the 

rainy season and the pass 

is closed for as much as 

three to five months a year. 

“We haven’t had any 

comments back from DF- 

G,” city public works director 

Bob Brager told the 

commission. “I don't know 

if anyone knows what will 

happen with that.” 

“It’s an important and crucial 

issue that needs to be 

addressed,” Commissioner 

Marlene Matlow said, indicating 

that it is the National 

Park Service that wants to 

vacate the easement. 

“Beaches and Harbors is a 

major factor,” Caltrans representative 

Jim Riley said. 

Commissioner David 

Saul suggested that the city 

find out which agency is 

responsible and invite them 

to a future meeting. 

The commission discussed 

whether there was 

room to align the eastbound 

beach exit with the 

Busch Drive traffic light 

and whether increased eastbound 

access would offset 

the potential closure of the 

underpass. 

“What is involved in 

closing down an entrance 

to the parking lot of the 

public beach?” asked Chair 

Carol Randall. 

Brager presented photographs 

of several recent 

improvements, including 

new parking signage on 

Cliffside Drive at the Point 

Dume headlands and on 

Westward Beach Road and 

sidewalk repairs on Morning 

View Drive 

“If it’s in our jurisdiction 

we need to address it immediately,” 

Brager said. “We 

can’t replace signs in [Caltrans 

and Beaches and Harbors’] 

jurisdiction, he explained. 

“If anything is within 

our jurisdiction—signs 

broken, knocked down, 

faded—we can replace, if it’s 

brought to our attention.” 

BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN


People&PLACES 

Malibu Big Brother Lends a Helping Hand Composer Chronicles Life in Divided Berlin 

SHARING—Big Brother 

Nathan Folk and his Little 

Brother Justin enjoy 

a hike in Solstice 

Canyon. Folk says he 

sees his participation in 

the Big Brothers Organization 

as an opportunity 

to introduce young 

people like Justin to 

Malibu’s parks. For 

more than 50 years, Big 

Brothers Big Sisters of 

Greater Los Angeles 

have helped at-risk 

youth through one-onone 

mentoring. 

MHS Cheer Team Wins First Competition 

TEAM SPIRIT—The Malibu High School varsity cheer team, led by coach Melissa 

Andino, won first place last weekend in competition. This is the first competition 

for the team, which was formed two years ago. The team will go on to compete at 

the regional level in March, and then at the state level in April. 

Malibu resident and 

composer Eric 

Allaman’s newest 

album offers a window 

onto the past. 

“Berlin Diary, Tales of 

Love and Loss” described 

by its composer as “a musical 

memoir,” consists of a 

series of tone poems composed 

while Allaman lived 

in Berlin in the 1980s. 

“I recorded this CD at 

Chick Corea’s old studio, 

Mad Hatter, on Steinway 

and Bosendorfer grand 

pianos about 18 years ago. 

I then just sat on the 

recordings and did nothing 

with them,” Allaman told 

the Malibu Surfside News. TIME MACHINE—A young, idealistic and probably 

“This summer I came very cold Eric Allaman stands in front of the Berlin 

across the recordings and Wall on a winter day in the 1980s. Allaman’s new 

realized they should be album “Berlin Diary: Tales of Love and Loss” is a 

released,” Allaman said. musical chronicle of his time in Berlin. 

“The [pieces] were all traveled to Germany to strange chapter for the com- 

composed when I lived in pursue his musical career poser, overshadowed by Die 

West Berlin, Germany in in 1983, experienced unex- Mauer, the wall that separat- 

the early 1980s. They are pected hardship but also an ed East and West Berlin. 

literally a diary of my life opportunity for personal Allaman returned later to 

as a young composer try- growth. 

California and has pursued 

ing to find myself and my “My flat [in the Turkish a successful career as a 

art in Europe.” 

ghetto of Kreuzberg] did- film composer, but his 

The compositions in n’t have a shower and I had Berlin experiences still 

“Berlin Diary” paint a musi- to heat it with ‘eier’ coal, haunt him. 

cal portrait of the austerity yet I had a place to live and “Berlin Diary” chroni- 

of life in cold war Germany. could begin my work on cles those experiences in 

Allaman describes it as “a composition,” Allaman musical form, and pre- 

haunted time.” 

wrote in the album’s liner serves a record of a time of 

Allaman, who grew up notes. 

transition. 

in Southern California and It was the beginning of a BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN 

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DoINGS 

Hikers Explore by Night 

MOONRISE—The docents at the City of Malibu’s 

Charmlee Wilderness Park invite adventurous Malibuites 

to explore the park by moonlight, during the “Full 

Moon Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. The 

monthly naturalist-led night hike offers a moonlit view of 

mountains and ocean. The walk is free but there is a $4 

parking fee per car. Reservations are required. Hiking 

shoes and a flashlight are recommended. Walking sticks 

or trekking poles are also useful. More information is 

available by calling 310-317-1364. 

GU14 Ball Team Forming 

Anew girls U14 softball 

team is forming 

in Malibu under the 

auspices of the Amateur 

Softball Association. 

“This is our chance to 

keep them interested in 

softball, continuing to play 

and developing their skills 

until they join the high 

school team,” said Manager 

Pete Anthony, a professional 

conductor and arranger 

who has coached 

Malibu youth teams for the 

past nine years. 

Plans are for the team to 

practice in Malibu at Bluffs 

Park or Malibu High 

School, and to play interleague 

games against Westlake, 

Agoura, Thousand 

Oaks and Moorpark during 

the season this spring. Currently, 

girls who want to 

continue in softball after 

age 12 must drive over the 

hill to teams in Agoura, 

which makes it difficult for 

local families who can't 

commit the travel time during 

busy school days, organizers 

say. 

Anthony says his plan is 

to make the game fun, with 

an emphasis on teaching 

skills and keeping the girls 

in the game. “We need 

players now—the U-14 

division translates to 13and 

14-year-olds. We can 

apply to get a waiver for 

15-year-olds who are not in 

a school softball program, 

and 12-year-olds who need 

a more advanced program 

are welcome. Ideally we 

would have 12 or 13 players,” 

he said. 

The families of prospective 

players should contact 

Elizabeth Anthony at 310- 

457-5750, or 310-924- 

5371 cell, or esanthony- 

@mac.com, or coach.pete- 

@mac.com 

Students Dance Up a Storm 

Talented fifth graders will 

be taking to the dance floor 

for the culmination of their 

ten-week “Ballroom Madness” 

school dance program 

as they represent their schools 

in the Ballroom Madness Elementary 

School Team Match, 

a press release states. 

Six teams of dancers from 

Franklin, John Muir, Point 

Dume, Roosevelt, Webster 

and Will Rogers elementary 

schools will compete in the 

event this week at Barnum 

Hall in Santa Monica High 

School. 

“I know how dance posi- 

tively enriched my life and I 

wanted to offer children an 

opportunity to express their 

creativity in a setting that 

fosters respect, teamwork 

and accomplishment, ‘one 

step at a time,’” said Jane 

Dorian, the group’s executive 

director and co-founder. 

Twice a week in a onehour 

session, the kids dance 

meringue, foxtrot, rumba, 

tango, swing and waltz. 

Last year, the Webster 

Elementary School team 

won top honors at the first 

SMMUSD Ballroom Madness 

dance competition. 

‘Tight Spot’ Tales to Be Told 

“Malibu Tales by the Sea, 

Storytelling for Grownups,” 

is welcoming 2011 with a 

Jan. 22 house concert entitled 

“Tight Spots.” 

“Each of the five tellers 

shares moments that pressed 

them, one way or another, 

and required a certain 

amount of ingenuity, instinct, 

grace, and innate wisdom 

to resolve,” explains 

Ann Buxie, host of the 

series. 

“I love to see what people 

do when they are cornered, 

how they escape, so to 

speak. That’s when the artist 

emerges,” Buxie shares. 

Joe Herrington, named 

among the top five Western 

Storyteller/Poets in 2007 by 

the Western Music Association, 

will share his story 

“The Dream.” 

Michael Jackson, a Los 

Angeles native and natural 

raconteur, negotiates “The 

Discounted Robbery.” 

Carlos Kotkin, “schooled 

in the arts of curiosity, 

tenacity, and courage by five 

pet chickens,” recounts “My 

Second Prom.” 

Barbara Murray-White 

from Bessemer, Alabama, 

tells “Just Watch,” a story of 

“what happens when you 

change the channels on her.” 

Rebecca Martin, actor, 

improviser, and storyteller, 

describes the experience of 

“Tightly Woven.” 

The concert is without 

charge, but reservations are 

required and participants are 

asked to bring a sweet or 

savory vegetarian dish to 

share after the concert. 

More information is available 

by calling 310-457- 

2385. 

THE COWBOY WAY—Novelist, cowboy poet and 

western storyteller Joe Herrington will be performing in 

Malibu as part of the 2011 storytelling series “Malibu 

Tales by the Sea, Storytelling for Grownups.”


ExploringMALIBU 

Have you ever seen a 

weasel? 

A real weasel! 

According to animal 

wildlife books, weasels are 

common throughout America. 

But wildlife photographers 

say chances of 

spotting of a real weasel 

near a Malibu watering 

hole are very slim. 

“They’re practically impossible 

to photograph,” explains 

nature photographer 

Klaus von Schwanebach, a 

Malibu resident who has 

spent many years capturing 

unusual images of wildlife 

along the beach, in the hills, 

and at Malibu Lagoon. 

“A weasel is so fast, and 

so smart, that if you ever 

intentionally set out to try 

to shoot a picture of it, you 

will never succeed.” 

And so von Schwanebach 

was extremely impressed 

last week when his 

friends, UCLA biologists 

Vladimir Kasho and his 

wife, Irina, showed him 

two photographs of weasels 

that they had photographed 

at Malibu Lagoon. 

“The weasel with the lizard 

was at the second 

bridge,” said Vladimir, explaining 

his rare photo of a 

Malibu Lagoon weasel. “It 

was running toward me 

when I was taking pictures 

from the second bridge 

early in the morning.” 

Kasho captured the weasel 

with a blue-bellied 

California Fence Lizard in 

its mouth at the lagoon 

three years ago last fall, but 

only recently produced it 

when he learned that the 

lagoon was in danger of 

being bulldozed this summer. 

The Kashos, regular 

photographers at Malibu 

Lagoon, agree that another 

reason it is nearly impossible 

to take a photo of 

a weasel is that the animals 

rarely come out during the 

“He hasss 

seen several 

weasels at the 

lagoon in 

rrrrecent years.” 

daylight. “They are so fast 

that a photographer’s reflexes 

must be practically 

instantaneous,” said Kasho. 

Nevertheless, he has seen 

several weasels at the 

lagoon during recent years. 

“The first weasel left the 

lizard behind,” he continued, 

explaining how he 

got the shot. “I saw him 

there and acted on instinct, 

just instantly shooting the 

photo. There were a few 

birdwatchers coming, so the 

weasel dropped the lizard 

and ran into the bushes.” 

Then, just a few days 

after Christmas this year, 

Kasho’s wife, Irina, got 

lucky when she was on the 

Lagoon’s first bridge. She 

had her camera ready when 

she glanced into the tule 

reeds and happened to see 

a weasel watching her from 

Perspective: Does Nature Read EIRs? 

his position in the cover of 

the reeds. 

“Weasels have been living 

in the Malibu Lagoon 

for some years now,” explained 

Kasho. “Tule also 

is very good cover for a 

great variety of birds. Sora 

and Virginia rail use it as a 

primary habitat, blackcrowned 

night herons usually 

spend daytime there, 

while egrets like to fish in 

the tule when the tide is 

low and the fish cannot escape 

to the main stream. 

Coots are always there and 

raccoons are hunting in 

tule too. Many small birds 

are living there as well.” 

Attesting to the difficulty 

of snapping a weasel shot, 

von Schwanebach says that 

nature photographers always 

are enchanted by the 

chance to shoot a weasel. 

“Once several of us were 

driving along a road and 

one of us thought he saw a 

weasel,” he recalled. “We 

stopped our cars and pulled 

over. We saw the weasel 

go into a gopher hole. We 

got out our long lenses. 

We set up our tripods many 

feet away. And we waited. 

And waited. And waited. 

We waited for five hours. 

But the weasel never came 

out. We did not get that 

shot. If you think a mouse 

is faster than a turtle, 

well—a weasel is that 

much faster than a mouse!” 

According to Nature- 

Works, an educational 

website associated with 

New Hampshire public 

television, long-tailed weasels 

(mustela frenata) like 

the ones in Malibu Lagoon, 

live near bodies of water. 

Weasels are nocturnal— 

rarely coming out during 

the daylight. 

They are tiny—only 9 to 

16 inches long, including 

their tails. 

They are very narrow, 

and very fast. 

They eat rodents and 

sometimes small reptiles or 

insects. And they fearlessly 

enter gopher holes in pursuit 

of prey. 

Meanwhile, Vladimir 

Kasho says lagoon wildlife 

is sensitive to changes in 

habitat. Following the reconstruction 

of the parking 

lot several years ago, he 

noticed the disappearance 

of some species that have 

not yet returned. 

“Snow geese, cattle egrets, 

oyster catchers and 

quite a few others used to 

be regulars at Malibu Lagoon,” 

said Kasho. “But 

they did not return after the 

so-called minor construction 

on the parking lot. I 

think the weasels would 

not be able to survive well 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

CITY OF MALIBU 

CITY COUNCIL 

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, January 24, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council 

Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, for the project identified below. 

Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 09-002 – Acknowledging Receipt of the 

California Coastal Commission’s Conditional Certification of MAL-MAJ-3-09 (LCPA No. 09-002) 

and Approving the Re-Adoption of LCPA No. 09-002 Consistent with the Commission’s Suggested 

Modifications Amending Local Implementation Plan Chapter Seven (Transfer of Development 

Credits) and Corollary Amendments to the Land Use Plan Regarding Processing Requirements for 

Transfer Development Credits 

Pursuant to the Commission’s Administrative Regulations Section 13544, the LCPA certification 

shall not be deemed final and effective until all of the following occur: 1) the City Council: a) acknowledges 

receipt of the Commission’s resolution of certification, including any terms or modifications 

suggested for final certification; b) accepts and agrees to any such terms and modifications and 

takes whatever formal action is required to satisfy the terms and modifications; and c) agrees to 

issue coastal development permits for the total area included in the certified Local Coastal Program 

(LCP); 2) subsequent to the City Council’s action, the Executive Director of the Commission shall 

report the Council’s action to the Commission at its next regularly scheduled public meetings; and 

3) the Commission shall review the City Council’s action and make a determination whether or not 

to certify the LCPA. 

Initiated By: City of Malibu 

Location: Citywide 

City Planner: Stefanie Edmondson, AICP, Principal Planner 

310-456-2489, extension 233 

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing. Following an oral staff report at the 

beginning of the hearing, all persons wishing to address the Council will be provided three minutes 

to address the Council. These time limits may be changed at the discretion of the Council. At the 

conclusion of the testimony, the Council will deliberate and its decision will be memorialized in a 

written resolution. 

Copies of all related documents are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. 

Written comments may be presented to the City Council at any time prior to the close of the public 

hearing. 

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY 

THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN 

THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR 

TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. 

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Stefanie Edmondson, AICP, Principal 

Planner, at 310-456-2489, ext. 233. 

______________________________________________ 

JOYCE PARKER-BOZYLINSKI, AICP, Planning Manager 

Publish Date: January 13, 2011 

MIRAGE—The EIR for the Malibu Lagoon project 

says there is only one mammal in the area earmarked 

for construction, the black rat. But this 

weasel lived in the reeds slated for removal several 

years ago and project opponents believe that 

weasels still inhabit the area. Photo/Vladimir Kasho 

without the tule. 

“Bulldozing the lagoon 

will create much more 

upheaval. The tule reeds 

will be disturbed, along 

with everything else. That 

would be one reason to 

leave the lagoon exactly as 

it is.” ANN SALISBURY


AT&T Seeks Tax Refund from City 

(Continued from page 3) 

utility users tax to its 

mobile data services for 

smart phones, BlackBerry 

and laptops in violation of 

the federal Internet Tax 

Freedom Act. 

In a memo to council 

members, Hogin indicated 

similar claims were filed 

with taxing jurisdictions 

nationwide. 

Hogin wrote the claim 

should be denied for several 

reasons. 

However, local activist 

Ryan Embree said the city 

should honor the claim 

and give back the money 

since it is mostly Malibu 

users. 

“I think we owe these 

people their money back. 

We are screwing our- 

A Matter of PUBLIC RECORD 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

CITY OF MALIBU 

CITY COUNCIL 

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, 

January 24, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall, located 

at 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, for the project identified 

below. 

Approve the use of $12,648 of Community Development Block 

Grant (CDBG) funds for Public Services which will not exceed 

15% of the annual allocation for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. 

Approve the use of $8,432 of Community Development Block 

Grant (CDBG) funds for Planning and Administrative activities 

which will not exceed 10% of the annual allocation for Fiscal 

Year 2011-2012. 

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact 

Reva Feldman, Assistant City Manager at 310-456-2489, ext. 

224. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any 

interested person at City Hall during normal business hours, 

Monday through Friday. Oral and written comments may be 

presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the 

meeting. 

_______________________________ 

REVA FELDMAN, Assistant City Manager 

Publish Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011 

selves. We can refund it 

back to Malibu residents,” 

he urged. 

Hogin replied that she 

was sticking to her legal 

opinion and if the council 

wanted to talk about it, 

they should do so in a 

closed session. 

Council members said 

nothing and then Councilmember 

Pamela Conley 

Ulich moved the recommendation 

and the council 

unanimously voted to 

reject the claim. 

In her staff report, Hogin 

cited numerous reasons 

why the claim should 

be rejected. One of which 

is that Malibu municipal 

law requires that all 

claims made on behalf of 

LACOE Hears PDMSS 

Charter Plan Petition 

More than 50 Point 

Dume parents, 

teachers and community 

members traveled to 

Downey on Tuesday night, 

to bring the Point Dume 

Marine Science Elementary 

School charter conversion 

petition to the Los Angeles 

County Board of Education. 

The petition was denied 

by the Santa Monica Malibu 

Unified School District in 

December. 

Ali Thonson, one of the 

two lead petitioners for the 

charter conversion, told the 

Malibu Surfside news that the 

presentation went well. 

“This is the first charter 

conversion LACOE has heard 

on apeal,” Thonson said. 

We’re not typical. We 

already have a high acedemic 

standard, but [our] teachers, 

parents, community 

want to have local control to 

best serve our students,” 

Thonson said. 

LACOE’s decision is 

expected to be made at the 

board’s Feb. 8 meeting, 

although the board can 

request a 30 day extension. 

If the county denies the charter, 

the petitioners can appeal 

to the state. 

BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN 

a class or group must be Hogin also noted that 

verified by each member where taxable and non- 

of the class. 

taxable services are com- 

“Since the claim is bined on a customer’s bill, 

being made on behalf of a the entire amount is sub- 

class pursuant to a settleject to the tax under the 

ment agreement between 

AT&T Mobility and numerous 

class action plaintiffs, 

the claim is not verified 

by each member of 

the class and therefore 

fails to comply with the 

[Malibu municipal code] 

claim presentation requirements,” 

Hogin opined. 

The city attorney cited 

another reason for rejection. 

“Portions of the refund 

claim older than one 

year must also be returned 

as untimely.” 

city’s code unless the service 

supplier identifies the 

portions of the bill which 

are not taxable. 

“As the service supplier, 

AT&T bears the burden 

of proving the proper 

appointment of taxable 

and non-taxable charges. 

The city should not be 

liable for AT&T’s breach 

of its duties in collection 

and remittance of the 

tax,” the city attorney 

concluded. 


Point Shuttle 


of Parks and Recreation, Parks to provide the shuttle 

which ended litigation over service, according to 

access to the Point Dume municipal officials. 

Headlands. 

During the operation, the 

The agreement required ridership has been very low 

the city to construct a limit- and sometimes non-exised 

number of parking tent with some council 

spaces adjacent to the 

headlands and to provide 

shuttle service to transport 

passengers from Westward 

Beach up to the top of the 

headlands for a period of 

10 years. 

On March 10, 2010, the 

city fulfilled its 10-year, 

over a half-million-dollar 

obligation to the Coastal 

Commission and State 

members, over the years, 

bitterly complaining about 

the costly obligation. 

The shuttle has been 

funded by the city’s Prop A 

funds and that caused the 

ire of critics, who said the 

monies could be used for a 

more useful public program. 


PUBLIC NOTICE – FILE NO. 101904067 

FICTITOUS BUSINESS 

NAME STATEMENT 

DC 2013772 

The following person is doing business 

as: 

King Construction 

30765 Pacific Coast Hwy., #126, 


Martin King 

215 Paradise Cove Rd. 


This business is conducted by an 

Individual. 

The Registrant commenced to 

transact business under the fictitious 

business name or names listed 

above on 1982. 

This statement was filed with the 

County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 

Dec. 23, 2010. 

I declare that all information in this statement 

is true and correct. (A registrant 

who declares as true information which 

he or she knows to be false is guilty of a 

crime.) 

s/Martin King 

NOTICE — In accordance with Subdivision 

(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious 

name statement generally expires at the 

end of five years from the date on which 

it was filed in the office of the county 

clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision 

(b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 

days after any change in the facts set 

forth in the statement pursuant to Section 

17913 other than a change in the 

residence address of a registered 

owner. A new fictitious business name 

statement must be filed before the expiration. 

Publish date: December 30, and January 

6, 13, 20, 2010. 




DC 2008577 

The following person is doing business as: 

1. Power-Up Equestrian 

2. Power-Up Equestrian Sales 

3. Power-Up Equine 

4. Power-Up Equine Sales 

22837 Pacific Coast Hwy. #D, Malibu, 

CA 90265 

1. Mark Ball 

33261 Decker School Road 


2. Karin Ball 



3. Juliana Ball 



This business is conducted by a General 

Partnership. 

The Registrant commenced to transact 

business under the fictitious business 

name or names listed above on Dec., 15, 

2010. 

This statement was filed with the County 

Clerk of Los Angeles County on Dec., 16, 



is true and correct. (A registrant who 

declares as true information which he or she 

knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 

s/Mark Ball 



name statement generally expires at the end 

of five years from the date on which it was 

filed in the office of the county clerk, except, 

as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 

17920, where it expires 40 days after any 

change in the facts set forth in the statement 

pursuant to Section 17913 other than a 

change in the residence address of a registered 



Publish date: December 23, 30, 2010 

and January 6, 13, 2011 

L-E-T-T-E-R-S 

to the 

E-D-I-T-O-R 


shrinkage of the Saharan Bodele Depression, along with 

increasing amounts of Saharan sand from that depression 

to Brazil’s Amazon Basin; extensive dwindling of the 

Oroomiyeh Lake in Azerbayjan; loss of a third of the 

“Lungs of Vancouver”—The Burns Bog Delta Ecosystem, 

Canada. 

The only method of remediation is reversing what the 

world’s overpopulation has been doing to the biosphere, 

including all ecosystems around the entire world. Step one 

in the opposite direction consists of “protection” of experimental 

areas and carrying out research by governments, 

private sector, and educational centers. 

Here are examples: The Mediterranean Sea almost met 

her death caused by drainage of pollutants throughout the 

period of European industrialization. It was “protection” 

that brought life back. Hanauma Bay in Oahu, Hawaii, is 

another benefactor of “protection.” Once devoid of life, it 

has now become the snorkelers’ marvel as they swim 

through the schools of fish and other marine species plentifully 

revitalizing the Bay. The purchasing for “protection” 

of half of Burns Bog by four partners, i.e., Vancouver 

Province, Green Vancouver Regional District, the Corporation 

of Delta, and Canada created the Burns Bog Conservancy 

Area that has saved the area. 

Beneficiaries of all the above, as well as Marine Protected 

Areas, are definitely not the swimmers, surfers, kayakers, 

and fisherman today. The future generations will own 

all results of our efforts and sacrifices. MPAs are necessary 

to conserve marine experimental areas protected from 

many activities, including those which create collections 

such as I photographed in the attached picture. 

M. Javad Meimandi 






as: 

Jade Longevitea 

29110 Medea Lane, #1412, Agoura 

Hills, CA 91301 

Oliver Ideas, Inc. 

29110 Medea Lane, #1412, 

Agoura Hills, CA 91301 

This business is conducted by a Corporation. 




above on December 10, 2010. 



Jan. 5, 2011. 





crime.) 

s/Louis Lenard 














Publish date: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 







as: 

Sea Side Massage 

169 Paradise Cove, Malibu, CA 

90265 

Diane Malecha 

28128 PCH #169 


This business is conducted by an 

Individual. 




above on December 15, 2010. 



Jan. 4, 2011. 





crime.) 

s/Diane Malecha 














Publish date: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 

2011.


Perspectives Change on the Other Side of Malibu’s Shoreline 

■ Ocean Excursions Lead to Surface Adventures with Marine Life on Its Terms 

Every year, thousands 

of gray whales travel 

from the arctic waters 

of the Bering Sea to Baja 

California and back-a journey 

of almost 12,000 

miles. Malibu residents are 

blessed with a front row 

seat, as the giant mammals 

travel down and up the 

coast from late December 

until April. 

Hunted to the edge of 

extinction, the gray whale 

was given partial protection 

in 1937 and full protection 

in 1947 by the 

International Whaling 

Commission. The eastern 

north Pacific gray whale 

population has made a 

strong recovery and now 

numbers between 19,000 

and 23,000, according to 

the American Cetacean 

Society. 

Although adult gray 

whales can measure nearly 

50 feet and weigh 30-40 

tons, they can be remarkably 

difficult to spot. However, 

females with young 

calves prefer to stay close to 

the coast to protect their 

young from great white 

sharks and the near shore 

off of Point Dume is a good 

place to catch a glimpse of 

one of the earth’s largest 

living animals. 

Whale watchers occasionally 

spy fin whales, 

minke whales, and several 

species of dolphin. Whale 

watchers in Ventura County 

are reporting pods of 

orca in the channel this 

week. 

Later in the year, blue 

whales-the largest animals 

on earth-and humpback 

whales are also sometimes 

seen. Sea lions, harbor 

seals, and several species 

of dolphin are year-round 

residents. 

The annual grey whale 

migration coincides with 

peak winter bird migration. 

Whale watchers often see 

species like the western 

grebe—a large sea bird 

whose sinuous S-shaped 

neck and bright orange eye 

make it easy to recognize, 

or the surf scooter, a medium-sized 

sea duck with a 

distinctive orange beak. 

The scooter, like the grey 

whale, is a long-distance 

traveler, heading from the 

arctic to the southern hemisphere. 

The staff of the Malibu 

Surfside News recently 

took a trip on the Malibu 

Surfrider, a 50-foot, opendeck 

fiberglass boat that 

launches from the Malibu 

Pier. A dozen passengers 

took the nearly three-hour 


WEATHER EYE—Captain Rick Hays offers whale 

watching advice to passengers on the Malibu 

Surfrider and has a keen eye for marine wildlife 

activity, including dolphins and sea lions. 

PIRATES’ COVE—The whale watching excursion gives passengers a marine mammal’s view of Point Dume, including the pinnacles, 

tall spires of volcanic rock that provide a convenient roost for cormorants and gulls at low tide but also extend unseen into deep 

water. The Point Dume headlands offer one of the best places in Southern California to watch for passing gray whales. MSN


Jan. 13 

● The Santa Monica- 

Malibu Unified School 

District’s regular meeting 

will start at 5:30 p.m. at 

the SMMUSD offices, 

1651 16th St. FI: www. 

smmusd.org 

● The Malibu Optimist 

Club meets at 7:30 a.m. in 

the Fireside Room located 

in the Pepperdine student 

cafeteria. FI: www.malibuoptimists.org 

● The winter session of 

Park Tales Story Time for 

children, ages 18 mo. - 5 

years, will conclude at 

11:30 a.m. at Bluffs Park, 

24250 PCH. A new session 

will run Feb. 3-23. 

All story times are free 

and feature fun, ageappropriate, 

pre-literacy 

activities. FI: 310-456- 

6438. 

● The City of Malibu is 

participating in a green 

waste recovery program 

sponsored by L.A. County 

for Christmas tree recycling. 

Trees may be dropped 

off at 23136 PCH 

(near Heathercliff Road) 

or 23401 Civic Center 

Way (Papa Jack's Skate 

Park) through Jan. 15. All 

water containers, stands, 

ornaments, tinsel and 

lights must be removed. 

Flocked trees and trees 

treated with fire retardant 

will be accepted. FI: 310- 

456-2489 ext. 286. 

Fri., Jan. 14 

● The Malibu Women In 

Film networking breakfast, 

8 a.m.- 10 a.m. at the Chart 

House Restaurant, 18412 

PCH, will feature guest 

speaker Shari Frilot: producer/director 

and senior 

programmer for the Sundance 

Film Festival. The 

event fee is $15 for members, 

$20 for non-members, 

cash at the door. FI and to 

RSVP: 310-457-8664 or 

candace@malibuonline 

● The historic Adamson 

House holds a docent-led 

garden tour starting at the 

entrance gate to the Malibu 

Lagoon State Park at 10 

a.m. each Friday. The $5 fee 

includes an 11 a.m. tour of 

the house and its famed 

Malibu tiles and arts and 

Spanish colonial revival 

architectural style. House 

and museum tours are also 

given Wednesday through 

Saturday from 11 a.m. - 2 

p.m. Reservations are required 

for groups of 10 or 

more. FI: 310-456-8432. 

Sat., Jan. 15 

● The National Park Service 

invites Malibu residents 

to join park ranger 

Anthony Bevilacqua at 

the NPS Visitor Center, 

401 West Hillcrest Drive, 

Thousand Oaks, for a 

presentation called “Glo- CALENDARThurs., bal Weirding: Climate 

Change and the Future of 

Our National Parks.” 2 

p.m. Problems and solutions 

for the western 

parks, including the Santa 

Monica Mountains 

National Recreation Area 

will be discussed. FI: 

www.nps.gov/samo 

● The City of Malibu is 

sponsoring an e-waste 

recycling event from 10 

a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking 

lot of the new city hall 

building, 23825 Stuart 

Ranch Road. Electronics, 

household batteries and 

compact fluorescent light 

bulbs will be accepted at 

this roundup. FI: 310- 

456-2489. 

Sun., Jan. 16 

● The Flying Karamazov 

Brothers, self-proclaimed 

“masters of juggling and 

cheap theatrics,” will be 

returning to Malibu for 

two performances: 2 p.m. 

and 7 p.m., at the Smothers 

Theatre, Pepperdine 

University, 24255 PCH. 

Tickets are $40 for adults, 

$20 for youths 17 and 

under. FI and to reserve 

seats: 310-506-4522. 

● The Malibu Farmers 

Market takes place every 

Sunday, 10 a.m - 3 p.m., 

in the Malibu Library 

parking lot on Civic Center 

Way. Sponsored by 

The Cornucopia Foundation, 

the market features 

fresh produce, flowers, 

prepared foods and more. 

Proceeds support the Environmental 

Learning 

Center, located behind the 

Malibu High School. FI:www.cornucopiafoundation.net 

Mon., Jan. 17 

● Malibu City Hall will 

be closed in observance 

of Martin Luther King Jr. 

Day. 

Tues., Jan. 18 

● The City of Malibu 

Planning Commission’s 

regular meeting takes 

place at city hall, 23815 

Stuart Ranch Road, 6:30 

p.m. FI: 310-456-2489. 

Wed., Jan. 19 

● Charmlee Wilderness 

Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon 

Road, is offering its 

monthly Full Moon Hike 

at 5:30 p.m. $4 parking 

fee. Reservations are 

required. Flashlight, hiking 

shoes and walking 

stick recommended. FI: 

310-317-1364. 

● The Malibu Rotary 

Club meets at 7:30 a.m., 

at Pepperdine University 

in the Fireside Room of 

the cafeteria building. 

FI:www.maliburotary.org 

Fri., Jan. 21 

● Tony Award-winning 

performer Ken Page is 

presenting a solo concert 

at the Smothers Theatre, 

Pepperdine University, 

24255 PCH, at 8 p.m. 

Tickets are $40 for adults, 

$20 for youths 17 and 

under. FI: 310-506-4522. 

Sat., Jan. 22 

● “Malibu Tales by the 

Sea, Storytelling for 

Grownups” series is welcoming 

2011 with a 7 

p.m. house concert entitled 

“Tight Spots.” The 

event will feature five storytellers. 

Participants are 

asked to bring a sweet or 

savory vegetarian dish to 

share. FI: 310-457-2385. 

Sun., Jan. 23 

● The California Native 

Plant Society is hosting a 

two-hour “ramble to the 

sea” at 10 a.m. at Bluffs 

Park. FI: 818-348-5910. 

Mon., Jan. 24 


City Council’s regular 

meeting takes place at 

city hall, 23815 Stuart 

Ranch Road, 6:30 p.m. 

FI: 310-456-2489. 

Tues., Jan. 25 

● There will be a packing 

party for supplies for 

U.S. troops from 9 a.m.-1 

p.m. at the Point Dume 

Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff 

Road. FI, or to donate 

items such as DVDs, 

non-perishable snacks, 

and small personal care 

products, such as hand 

sanitizer: 310-457-4510. 

Wed., Jan. 26 


City Council’s quarterly 

review meeting takes 

place at city hall, 23815 

Stuart Ranch Road, 6 

p.m. FI: 310-456-2489. 

Tues., Feb. 1 

● The Malibu Library is 

hosting storytime for infants 

ages birth-18 months, 

at 10 a.m. at the new 

temporary Malibu Library 

facility, 23555 Civic Center 

Way, every Tuesday 

through Mar. 8. FI: 310- 

456-6438. 

● The City of Malibu’s 

Planning Commission 

will meet to review the 

city’s updated Parkland 

and Trails System Map, 

for incorporation into the 

Local Coastal Program 

and the General Plan, 

6:30 p.m., at city hall, 

23815 Stuart Ranch 

Road. The map proposes 

new trail alignments 

throughout the city. The 

meeting will also be televised. 

FI: 310-456-2489 

ext. 256. 

Wed., Feb. 2 

● The Malibu Library is 

hosting story times for 

children age 18 months to 

five years at 10 a.m. in the 

new temporary Malibu 

Library facility, 23555 

Civic Center Way, 

Wednesdays through 

March 9. FI: 310-456- 

6438. 


and Los Angeles County 

Fire Department present 

a FREE series of CERT 

training classes for members 

of the public on 

Tuesdays from Feb. 1 

through Mar. 15, 9 a.m.noon, 

at Malibu City 

Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch 

Road. The training classes 

will include fire preparedness, 

hands-on fire 

extinguisher training, 

basic emergency medical 

skills and light search 

and rescue, and will conclude 

with a disaster drill. 

The Green Hornet 3D (PG-13) 

Social Network(PG-13) 

Fri–Thur 

Fri–Thur 

4:00, 7:00, 10:00 

4:15, 7:15, 10:00 

Sat–Sun 

Sat–Sun 

1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 

1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 

1/14/11–1/20/11 

Malibu Religious Services Times 

St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 310-457-7966 

www.staidanschurch.org 

28211 Pacific Coast Highway (Rev. Joyce Stickney) 

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, music, choir, 

Sunday School and childcare (10-11 a.m.). 

Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church 310-456-2361 

3625 Winter Canyon Road (Rev. William F. Kerze) 

Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 7, 8, 10:30 and 12:30 

Malibu Seventh-Day Adventist Church 818-458-8884 

Sat. 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at Webster Elementary, 

3602 Winter Canyon Rd. 

www.malibusdachurch.adventistfaith.org 

Malibu United Methodist Church 310-457-7505 

www.malibuumc.org 

30128 Morning View Drive (Reverend Lynn Westover) Adult & 

Youth classes, 10:30 a.m. Contemp. Worship & Children’s Class 

Malibu Presbyterian Church 310-456-1611 

3324 S. Malibu Canyon Road (Rev. Greg Hughes, Pastor) 

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Trad./Contemp. Blended, 11 a.m. Contemp. 

Nursery thru 5th grade Sunday School at both services. 

First Church of Christ, Scientist www.tfccs.com 310-457-7767 

28635 W. Pacific Coast Highway 

10 Church & Sunday School, Wed. 8 p.m. 

University Church of Christ 310-506-4504 

24255 Pacific Coast Highway. Sun. worship at 

10:15 a.m. in Elkins Auditorium; Bible classes at 

9:00 a.m. in various Pepperdine campus locations. 

http://www.universitychurchofchrist.us 

Waveside Church 310-774-1927 

Malibu West Beach Club (Pastor Dave Dowler) 

Sun. 10 a.m. Nursery through 5th grade service available. 

www.wavesidemalibu.com 

Chabad of Malibu 310-456-6588 

22933 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Rabbi Levi Cunin) 

Fri. 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. followed by lunch 

Calvary Chapel Malibu 310-589-WORD(9673) 

Sun. 10 a.m. at Juan Cabrillo School 

Wed. 7 p.m., Bible Study at 6136 Tapia Dr. 

FI and to sign up: 310- 

456-2489. ext. 260. 

Sat., Feb. 5 

● Charmlee Wilderness 

Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon 

Road, is offering a 

night hike at 5 p.m. $4 

parking fee. Reservations 

are required. Participants 

must bring a flashlight. 

FI: 310-317-1364. 

Wed., Feb. 23 

● Juan Cabrillo Elementary 

School invites the 

families of prospective 

students to take part in the 

school’s annual kindergarten 

round-up from 

8:30-11 a.m. at the 

school, 30237 Morning 

View Drive. FI and to 

RSVP: 310-457-0360. 

● Proposed calendar listings must be submitted to The News as far in advance of 

event as possible. Items for free listings will be screened for community-wide interest 

and are subject to space and lead time limitations. If you would like to list a 

commercial or election campaign event, contact the advertising department for information 

about charges. Items must include an FI, or “For Information” number, 

whenever possible. Submit items for consideration in writing (no listings will be 

accepted over the telephone) by Friday to: MSN Calendar, P.O. Box 947, Malibu, CA 

90265, FAX listing to 310-457-9908 or email to news@malibusurfsidenews.com

JANUARY 13 • 2011 MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS PAGE 13 

Twelfth Night Event: KCIC Winners Announced 

2010 Theme: 

Christmas 

Is Love 

Art Winners 

Kindergarten 

1st: Anabelle Rottman, OLM 

2nd: Caspar Von Alvensleben, OLM 

3rd: Jack Nicks, University Church 

of Christ 

4th: Collin Mudd ,OLM 

5th: Addison Arlidge, OLM 

First Grade 

1st: Ana Muldoon, OLM 

2nd: Amalie Kamen, OLM 

3rd: Nathanael Folkerts, University 

Church of Christ 

4th: India Cortese, OLM 

5th: Sophie McGlynn, OLM 

Second Grade 

1st: Jacquelyn Neuner, OLM 

PREPARED—Members of Boy Scout Troop 224 served 

as color guard at the awards ceremony. 

FIRST GRADE, FIRST PRIZE—OLM first grader Ana 

Muldoon won first place in her art category. 

BEARING GIFTS—OLM fifth graders Alli West and 

Mikaela Larkin won second and third prize for this year. 

2nd: Charlotte White, OLM 

3rd: Grace Carner, OLM 

4th: Dean Jenkins, OLM 

5th: Ian Rouse, University Church of 

Christ 

Third Grade 

1st: Erin Muldoon, OLM 

2nd: Olivia Soli, OLM 

3rd: Jennifer Medrano, OLM 

4th: Caitlin Flynn, OLM 

5th: Nicholas Vandergon, OLM 

Fourth Grade 

1st: Jillian Neuner, OLM 

2nd: Harry Culhane, OLM 

3rd: Milo Sposato, OLM 

4th: Julian Sposato, OLM 

5th: Claire Anneet, OLM 

Fifth Grade 

1st: Phoenix Sairz, University 

Church of Christ 

2nd: Alli West, OLM 

3rd: Mikaela Larkin, OLM 

4th: Julia Consiglio, OLM 

5th: Emma Hoyt, OLM 

Sixth Grade 

1st: Wesley Charlap, OLM 

2nd: Christian Donachie, OLM 

3rd: Kyle Wilms, OLM 

4th: Sean Saldamando, OLM 

5th: Michael Carner, OLM 

Seventh Grade 

1st: Arielle Chadwick, OLM 

Eight Grade 

1st: Katherine Cerniglia, OLM 

2nd: Chelsea Bostwick, OLM 

3rd: Zac Ross, OLM 

4th: Nolan Charlap, OLM 

5th: Kate Kiefer, OLM 

Ninth Grade 

1st: David Ochmanek, MUMC 

2nd: Riley Prichard, MUMC 

Eleventh Grade 

1st: David Robinson Hicks, MUMC 

Group/Family 

1st: Longo/Pingatore Family, OLM 

2nd: Mrs. Schmelzer’s Sunday 

School Class, OLM 

3rd: Steiner Family, OLM 

Banner Winners 

Kindergarten 

1st: Keira Norrell, MUMC 

First Grade 

1st: Marielle Mandeville, MUMC 

2nd: Kia Collins, MUMC 

3rd: Alana Gutierrez, MUMC 

4th: Ashley Zimmerman, MUMC 

Second Grade 

1st: Sara Prescott, MUMC 


TREE ANGEL—OLM second grader Jacquelyn Neuner, 

shows off her winning pastel painting. 

WORD POWER—OLM Sixth grader Wesley Charlap 

created a collage for his winning entry. 

SILENT NIGHT—Katherine Cerniglia’s water color painting 

of Mary and Jesus won first place for eighth grade.


Sheriff’s and Public Safety REPORT 

POINT PILFERING 

A series of vehicle burglars, between Dec. 24-28 in and 

around a gated community on Point Dume resulted in the 

theft of a $1400 laptop; two $160 flashlights; a $150 gym 

bag full of clothes; a $200 GPS unit, $400 in US coins, 

herbal supplements valued at $300, nearly $1000 worth of 

sun and prescription glasses, an assortment of MP3 players, 

six CDs of opera music and a number of other items. The 

burglary spree reportedly caused a major spike in the official 

crime rate for Malibu. Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station 

representatives confirm that fingerprints were collected from 

several vehicles but could not comment on the case because 

the investigation is ongoing. 

BAGGED BLING 

Five watches, valued at $11,000; an $8000 platinum and 

diamond wedding band; a $2000 platinum and diamond 

wedding band; an $800 high school ring; and a pair of 

designer glasses worth $500 were reportedly burglarized 

from a residence in Corral Canyon sometime between Dec. 

18 and Jan. 4. The victim told Lost Hills Sheriff's Station 

detectives that a friend of a friend was staying in the 

residence while the victim was away to take care of the 

family pets and keep an eye on construction that was 

currently under way. When the victim returned he discovered 

that the items were missing from the drawers in the desk in 

the master bedroom. The house sitter informed the victim 

that he did not know what happened to the items. The victim 

informed deputies that the construction workers had full 

access to the house and that “anyone could have taken my 

stuff.” A print technician was requested. 

HOROLOGICAL HEIST 

An $8000 watch was reported stolen from a residence on 

PCH near El Matador State Beach between Dec. 24-Jan. 1. 

The victim told Lost Hills Sheriff's Station deputies that she 

had two “appraisers” in her residence approximately four 

months earlier and that she observed one of them “go into 

Accountants 

Johnson, Harband, Foster & Darling, CPAs 310-454-6545 

Pacific Palisades - Full Service Tax and 

Accounting Firm. jhfd@jhfd.com 

Attorneys 

BRICKELL & MEZA 310-858-3555 

Serious injury lawyers/all claims & cases Free Consult 

25 YEARS in Malibu & Beverly Hills FAST ANSWERS 

Dentists 

David C. Niebergall, D.D.S. 310-457-9292 

29350 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 3 

Allan V. Pfeiffer, D.D.S. 310-456-2051 

Financial Services 

Malibu Capital Management Inc./Securities America/ 

Security America Advisors. Wayne Ribnick 310-457-5113 

Optometrists 

Gregory O’Connor, O.D. 310-456-7464 

3840 Cross Creek Road 

Orthodontists 

Richard L. Jacobson, D.M.D., M.S. 310-454-0317 

Invisible/Conventional/TMD 

881 Alma Real Dr., #200, Pacific Palisades, CA 

her closet where her watch was stored.” There was no 

evidence of forced entry. A print technician was requested. 

DISAPPEARING DIAMONDS 

A pair of $65,000 diamond ear studs was reportedly stolen 

from a residence in Serra Retreat on Dec. 6. The earrings 

were reportedly left in a ceramic dish on the counter of the 

master bathroom. 

DAMAGED DECORATIONS 

Grinch-like vandals reportedly sliced the cord of a $15 

strand of Christmas lights decorating the garage of a 

residence in Malibu Country Estates during the night of Jan. 

8. There were no suspects and no witnesses. 

CONSTRUCTION CAPER 

Burglars reportedly broke into two storage containers at a 

construction site on PCH near Puerco Canyon during the 

week of Jan. 1-7, removing a chop saw, circular saw, two 

hammer drills, a compressor, a tile cutter, an angle 

grinder and a reciprocating saw valued at nearly $3000. 

The victim reported that the main gate securing the 

property was still chained and locked. The padlocks on 

the containers had been forced open. Lost Hills Sheriff's 

Station deputies responding to the call determined that 

the suspect(s) approached and departed on foot from the 

unfenced side of the property. A print technician was 

requested. 

LEVANTED LAPTOP 

A $300 laptop and $200 cash were reportedly removed from 

a residence in Malibu West on the afternoon of Dec. 24. The 

victim stated that he thought the suspect(s) gained entrance 

through an unlocked back door. 

DRAIN PAIN 

An $1800 plumbing snake and $300 wire cage were 

reported stolen from a plumbing truck parked in the Civic 

Center area during the night of Jan. 3. 

BEACH REPORT 

Los Angeles County Lifeguards report that 21,075 

•MALIBU PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS GUIDE • 

• PROFESSIONAL • 

Oral Surgeon 

Stephen J. Nahigian, DDS 310-456-2051 

23440 Civic Center Wy. #201 

Physicians 

James H. Sternberg, M.D. 310-456-1765 

23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E-8 Dermatology 

Mary Lee Amerian, M.D. 310-456-7561 

23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E-8 Dermatology 

Plastic Surgery and Facial Rejuvenation 

Stephen A. Schendel, M.D., F.A.C.S. 881 Alma Real Dr. #204 

Surgical/Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 

Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery facecenterla.com 310-857-2088 

Psychologists 

Ann Forisha Thiel, Ph.D., M.F.C.C. 310-457-7606 

Clinical Psych. & Marr., Fam., Child & Adolescent Therapy 

28990 Pacific Coast Highway, Bldg. C, Suite 220 

Sharon A. Talovic, Ph.D. PSY9674 310-456-7230 

Individual and Couples Therapy 

•MALIBU PROFESSIONAL • 

and 

BUSINESS GUIDE 

Office: 805.386.0240 

Pager: 805.532.0705 

Fax: 805.386.4310 

SLIPPERY SLIDE 

ROAD HAZARD—Malibuites who depend on 

PCH for access to Ventura County were relieved 

to hear that Caltrans has reopened the section 

north of Yerba Buena, although warning signs and 

barricades remind travelers to use caution and 

watch for falling rocks. MSN/Suzanne Guldimann 

beachgoers visited Malibu’s public beaches over the 

weekend, despite winter weather. They were rewarded with 

spectacular sunsets. There were 284 preventions; 11 agency 

assists and two medical responses, one involving cyclist with 

a head injury. There were no rescues, although Baywatch 

was called out to investigate what lifeguards refer to as a 

UFO—Unidentified Floating Object—that turned out to be 

a lobster trap buoy. Water temperatures remain in the low 

50s, with surf in the one-two-foot range. 

BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN 

Veterinary Care 

Mobile Veterinary Service 

for Equine and Camelids 

Serving Ventura and 

Los Angeles Counties 

• BUSINESS • 

email: pacadoc@aol.com 

7660 Bradley Road 

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Whale Watching Excursion Offers Different Perspective on Coastline 


cruise up the coast to Zuma 

and back to the pier. 

No whales were sighted 

on the trip, but passengers 

where treated to the amazing 

sight of hundreds of 

dolphins leaping and dancing 

in the water. 

Captain Rick Hays provided 

marine mammal information 

and some local 

history, handing around a 

model gray whale and 

explaining what to look for, 

including the “footprint” created 

as the massive marine 

mammal submerges and the 

distinctive, heart-shaped 

spout, generated when the 

whale surfaces to breathe. 

The first marine mammals 

sighted on the cruise 

were the Point Dume sea 

lions. Point residents often 

hear this colony vocalizing, 

their barks and growls providing 

a counterpoint to the 

solemn clang of the buoy 

bell that they regard as their 

own personal island. 

According to Hays, only 

the alpha sea lions can 

claim a place on the buoy, 

although there is consider- 

Just BETWEENUs 

I was once at a Hollywood 

party where George 

Burns was holding court. 

A group of famous comedians 

were there, sitting at his 

feet and trying to make him 

laugh, which was easy, because 

George Burns was a 

good audience. 

Actually, everyone was 

laughing because the stories 

were so good. But what 

made them memorable was 

that they were true. Most of 

them were horror stories 

about the business that all 

those present were part of, 

and turned the way professional 

story tellers can to 

make something that was 

really awful when it happened 

sound funny in the 

reminiscence. I thought of 

that evening when one of 

those funny/maddening 

things happened to me. 

I had written a novel 

called “Stag,” about the 

birth of a unicorn. The unicorn’s 

name is Stag. A famous 

agent read the story 

and told me he loved it. “I’d 

like to try to do something 

with this,” he said. 

I said, “Great.” and gave 

him the story. I hadn’t heard 

from him in about a month, 

so I called him. “How’s 

Stag coming,” I asked? 

“Nothing’s happened 

yet,” he said. “I haven’t 

able jostling for position. 

The younger, smaller sea 

lions have to content themselves 

with basking nearby, 

flippers in the air. 

Nearby, cormorants perch 

on the pinnacles-the only 

visible portion of the tall 

spires of volcanic rock that 

extend deep into an undersea 

canyon and are a favorite 

destination of divers and a 

serious hazard for inexperienced 

sailors. A wrecked 

sailboat on the beach is a 

visible reminder of the hazards 

of local waters. 

The area has a tradition 

of smuggling and whaling. 

Hays reminded his passengers 

that the Paradise Cove 

Pier was the anchorage for 

one of the West Coast's last 

whaling ships. During the 

winters of 1934-36 the 

steam schooner California 

anchored off Paradise Cove 

killed an estimated 272 

gray whales before protections 

for the rapidly declining 

species were enacted in 

1936. 

Hays said that there has 

been an unusually large 

number of squid off the 

You Had to Be There 

been getting quite the 

responses I’ve been hoping 

for, but, Lan, something 

will happen with this story. 

I know it. I love it. Lan. 

The way you’ve set it. The 

countryside. The descriptions. 

The whole thing. So 

evocative. And the characters. 

So alive. You know 

how to write characters, 

Lan. Each one, I know them 

so well. Classic. John 

Galsworthy. Mark Twain...” 

He paused, lost for words. 

Then... “It’s just a suggestion, 

Lan, but could we 

lose the unicorn?” 

I hung up the phone 

laughing, and immediately 

I started remembering stories 

of that kind, where the 

remark was so off center 

that you can’t believe 

somebody actually said it. 

This one came right to 

mind: 

It was a conversation 

between two brilliant and 

famous composers. 

Irving Berlin was overheard 

talking to Cole Porter, 

and Berlin was searching 

his mind, apparently attempting 

to recall the name 

of one of Porter’s most famous 

songs. 

“Oh, what’s the name of 

that tune?” Berlin worked it 

over and over in his mind. 

Porter stood by, patiently 

coast of Malibu this winterso 

much that squid fishers 

met the 118,000 ton quota 

set by the Department of 

Fish and Game several 

weeks before the end of 

squid season-and that the 

presence of the marine 

cephalopod means plenty 

of bird, dolphin and sea 

lion activity. 

Squid weren’t in evidence 

this weekend. The 

local wildlife population 

was feasting instead on 

thousands of anchovies. 

Hays spied bird activity 

through his binoculars and 

turned the boat round to 

investigate. A mile off of 

Latigo Canyon, the air 

was suddenly filled with 

the white and gray feathers 

of hundreds of gulls, 

while the sea, sparkling 

with anchovy scales, 

appeared to boil with dolphins 

and sea lions. The 

dolphins, interested in the 

boat, swam along side the 

bows, leaping and diving 

too swiftly to be easily 

caught by the camera. 

The return journey offered 

calmer water than the 

while his colleague struggled. 

At last Berlin threw out 

his arms and shrugged, “My 

mind is a blank,” he said, 

with consummate annoyance 

at himself. “You know, 

Cole, your long song.” 

It turned out he was trying 

to remember “Begin the 

Beguine.” (How faint can 

praise be?) 

And speaking of Irving 

Berlin, who wrote both the 

words and the music to his 

songs (something very few 

of the famous writers of 

popular music do, or have 

done), I collaborated with 

Sammy Cahn on a show in 

the mid-seventies. One of 

our greatest lyricists, he 

was always fun. He knew 

everybody, and was a great 

raconteur. This story is his. 

Irving Berlin was a major 

talent who wrote everything 

with consummate 

ease, and his work almost 

always captured the public’s 

fancy, making him 

quite rich. 

But interestingly enough, 

when he was young he 

couldn’t read or write the 

music he heard in his head. 

He'd have to go to some 

pianist and hum the melody 

to the guy, who would put 

it down for him. 

One day he met his 

friend Jerome Kern on the 

outward trip and spectacular 

views of the Malibu 

coast as the sun slipped out 

from behind clouds in the 

late afternoon. 

Although the Malibu 

Pier accommodates disabled 

visitors, the boat 

launch to access the whale 

watching boat requires visitors 

to negotiate a steep 

flight of stairs that cannot 

accommodate wheelchairs 

and isn’t advisable for anyone 

with mobility issues. 

However, lsland Packers, 

the National Park Service 

concessionaires that operate 

out of Ventura Harbor, 

confirm that they can safely 

accommodate disabled 

passengers. 

Whale watchers, who 

suffer from sea sickness 

and would prefer to miss 

the boat, can often get a 

good look at passing whales 

without having to leave dry 

land. Point Dume State 

Beach is reportedly one of 

the best places in Southern 

California to spot passing 

whales. 

The lookout at the northern 

point of the headlands 

street (the composer of 

“Show Boat” and one of 

the finest song writers of all 

time), and Kern said to him 

what he always said to him. 

“Irving you’re a famous 

song writer, you should 

learn to play the piano.” 

Berlin had heard the speech 

dozens of times, but this 

time, at last he gave in.” 

“All right, Jerry,” Berlin 

said. “I’ll learn the piano.” 

Ten days later the friends 

met again. “So Irving,” 

Kern said, “How’s the piano 

coming?” 

Berlin waved his hand in 

annoyance. “Lousy Jerry. 

It’s been ten days, and its 

lousy. Do you know how 

many hit songs I could 

have written in ten days? 

As a kicker to the story, 

Berlin learned to play his 

music on only the black 

notes of the keyboard. 

But he had a special 

piano constructed for him, 

with a lever that would 

change keys for him no 

matter what notes he played. 

That piano is now in the 

Smithsonian Institute in 

Washington, DC. 

So, this most prolific of 

all tunesmiths, never really 

learned to play the piano as 

well as many children can. 

Unthinkable, but true. 

BY LAN O’KUN 

offers a comfortable location 

to sit and watch for 

whales. Experts often gather 

there, and most are 

happy to offer expertise to 

novices. 

Whales often come so 

close to the Point that 

watchers sometimes hear 

the sound of their breathing 

before they see them. The 

Malibu Pier offers whale 

watching boat cruises twice 

daily on weekends and holidays, 

through April. 

Tickets are $45 for 

adults, $35 for juniors and 

seniors. Reservations are 

recommended. Visitors 

should check the day of 

their trip to make sure that 

the launch has not been 

cancelled. More information 

is available at 

www.malibupiersportfishing.com 

Island Packers, at www.islandpackers.com,offers 

daily three-hour whale 

watch trips from Oxnard or 

Ventura. Only the Ventura 

landing is wheelchair accessible. 

Adult tickets are 

$33, seniors are $30, children 

$24. 

BY BILL KOENEKER AND 

SUZANNE GULDIMANN 

ESCORT—Dolphins take a break from fishing to 

accompany the whale watching boat. 

Pepperdine Expansion 

Plan Still in Spotlight 

The agenda item at this 

week’s Malibu City Council 

meeting was about 

members commenting on 

the formal city response to 

the Draft Environmental 

Impact Report for Pepperdine 

University’s proposed 

expansion plans, but the 

tenor of the meeting spotlighted 

the growing tension 

between the school and the 

Malibu Country Estates 

homeowners, who have 

been highly critical and 

vocal about the school’s 

plans. 

What was also in evidence 

was the concerted 

efforts of Pepperdine officials 

to marshal its supporters 

to speak on behalf of 

the school including a 

strong showing of support 

from the Malibu Chamber 

of Commerce. 

Pepperdine had apparently 

been taken aback by 

the harsh criticism and the 

turnout of the MCE residents 

at the last city council 

meeting, where the 

issue was initially debated. 

Pepperdine officials told 

council members they had 

made every effort to accommodate 

the residents' 

complaints and concerns 

including shifting most of 

the newly planned recreational 

facilities away from 

Malibu Country Estates. 

Pepperdine officials made 

no secret about what has 

apparently become an 

unraveling of the relationship 

between the school 

and MCE. 

“Pepperdine was very 

disappointed. We worked 

with Malibu Country Estates. 

We are committed to 

working with the city,” one 

school official told the 

council and cited the university’s 

$20 million payroll 

as proof of the influence 

of the university in 

the community. 

Councilmember Lou La 

Monte said he had no 

issues with Pepperdine and 

recognized its world-class 

status, “But that is not why 

we are here. How is this 

going to impact things?” 

he said. He noted MCE 

homeowners seemed to 

have no problem with additional 

beds. 

“They are asking for 

mitigation for what they 

expect their life to be. Pepperdine 

should be able to 

find a way to make 107 

homeowners happy,” he 

added. 

Councilmember John 

Sibert said he had dealt 

with the “town and gown” 

issues in different locations 

(Continued on page 17)


The Aquarium AGE 

The Week of January 13–19, 2011 

Make “flexibility” your 

mantra this week, and be 

prepared to stretch physically, 

mentally, emotionally, and 

spiritually. The planets are either 

shifting or getting ready to shift 

positions, and as they alter their 

celestial alignments, Earthlings will 

be straddling parallel universes. 

And because several of these simultaneous 

realities are light years 

apart, the ability to bridge attitudes on moment’s notice will 

be a necessary and handy tool. Mercury moves back into 

Capricorn on January 13, and as it does, it forms a conjunction 

with Pluto. Mercury signifies communication, Pluto represents 

power, and when they share the same degree of the 

zodiac, over-the-top, yet convincing rhetoric is probable. 

Expect an inordinate amount of proclamations, particularly 

from politicians, who will not only be vying for the lead 

position, but will also be competing for dominance, each 

proclaiming to be the voice of the people. From a personal 

perspective, this conjunction could produce a tendency to 

brood over words said in haste or, at the other end of the 

The PUZZLE 

spectrum, words not yet spoken; either way, what clear, is 

just how powerful an idea can be when it is passionately 

expressed. Mars moves into Aquarius on January 15, tilting 

attention ever so slightly toward altruistic goals. Mars symbolizes 

ambition and self-assertion, as well as physical 

strength, and when it moves through the egalitarian Sign of 

Aquarius, its muscle tends to lean toward reform. Whether 

this will impact political tactics remains to be seen, its transit 

through Aquarius is sure to impact individual efforts aimed 

at independence. Aquarius is, after all, the Sign of personal 

freedom. The Sun moves into Aquarius on January 20, forming 

a conjunction with Mars. The combined influence of the 

Sun and Mars is sure to excite freedom fighters around the 

globe, which means we can anticipate our surges in violence 

even in those places where violence is already too much to 

bear. Saturn begins a retrograde phase on January 26 that 

will last until June 12. And while that “turn around” takes 

place in two weeks, this week we will start to feel Saturn 

slow down. But be aware, this retrograde is not about daily 

life turning into a molasses swamp. Saturn retrograde is not 

the same as Mercury retrograde so don’t panic about communication 

and travel snafus. Saturn is the symbol of discernment, 

and it signifies the ability to distill wisdom from 

experience; as part of that distillation process, Saturn enables 

1/13/11 

us to learn from our mistakes. Its review reaches back to 

October 2010, which means we will be reviewing and revisiting 

systems and structures put into place over the course of 

the last several months with an eye toward whether or not 

those arrangements could be improved. Jupiter also throws 

its weight around this week; it is in the last degrees Pisces, 

beginning its separation from Uranus, and preparing for its 

entry into Aries. And while Jupiter has no problem multitasking, 

handling the wide expanse of its domain could be a 

problem for some of us, especially if we are susceptible to 

the pressure of having to get everything done at once. 

Remember, flexibility is key to handling this ebb and flow of 

the week. So do your best to stay agile in body, mind, heart, 

and spirit, and allow that agility to help you to bridge a multitude 

of demands and dimensions. 

If you know your Ascendant and/or your Moon Sign, read that, too. 

Aries (March 21-April l9): While moderation is not your strong 

suit, discipline has its benefits. I’m not advising you to 

become an ascetic; I’m simply suggesting that you be realistic 

about what’s possible. 

Taurus (April 20-May 20): There’s no need to worry about 

what you can’t control. Sometimes things fall apart so that 

something new – and better – can come into being. Rather 

than insisting on a specific outcome, trust the process. 

Gemini (May 21-June 21): If you can’t find the solution, seek 

the advice of experts. Asking for help won’t indicate a weakness. 

Knowing your limitations, and acting accordingly, will 

demonstrate your strength and wisdom. 

Cancer (June 22-July 22): There’s no need to pretend, especially 

with significant others. Simply stand in your truth and 

express your feelings. You may not get the response you 

desire, but your honesty will clear the air. 

Leo (July 23-August 22): An early burst of spring fever turns 

your attention toward romance, making it slightly harder to 

concentrate on what needs to be done. But don’t worry; you 

won’t drift too far away on these clouds of infatuation. 

Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your creative cup runneth 

over, but there are still practical details to consider. The big 

picture will take care of itself, if you take are of the small 

stuff. 

Libra (September 23-October 22): The solution is actually simple, 

but it requires being honest with yourself about what 

you need in order to feel settled and content from the inside 

out, as well as from the outside in. 

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Honor your longing to 

belong, and you’re likely to experience a new sense of clarity 

about what’s necessary to turn your home into a true sanctuary. 

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Don’t be self-conscious 

about wearing your heart on your sleeve—there is 

something completely disarming about emotions, expressed 

honestly, and with a pure intention. 

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Don’t be surprised if you 

find yourself talking at great length with precise detail about 

every aspect of life. While it’s not your normal behavior, it is 

charming. 

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Mars puts you in the spotlight, 

which requires you to lead, so don’t hesitate to assume 

your authority – and have fun marshalling the troops. 

Pisces (February 19-March 20): Focus your attention on your 

career and you could reap pleasantly surprising rewards. I’m 

not suggesting miracles, but I am implying beneficial results 

from your efforts. 

BY RALFEE FINN 

Copyright © 2011 

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’s PUZZLE


2010 KCIC 

Winners 

(Continued from page 13) 

Third Grade 

1st: Nicole Saad, MUMC 

2nd: Helena Mandeville, 

MUMC 

Fourth Grade 

1st: Ava Norrell, MUMC 

2nd: Perla Diaz, MUMC 

3rd: Nathan Jensen, MUMC 

Sixth Grade 

1st: Abel Diaz, MUMC 

Seventh Grade 

1st: Gabriel Deibel, MUMC 

Essay Winners 

Third Grade 

1st: Adam Wilbur, OLM 

2nd: Rachel Baum, OLM 

3rd: Sarah Pitney, OLM 

4th: Jennifer Medrano, OLM 

5th: Caitlin Flynn, OLM 

Fourth Grade 

1st: Teresa Contino, OLM 

2nd: Jessica Ford, OLM 

3rd: Liam Mudd, OLM 

4th: Carli Peter, OLM 

5th: Jack Ford, OLM 

Sixth Grade 

1st: Lucas Sickner, OLM 

Seventh Grade 

1st: Mai Rose Contino, OLM 

2nd: Eleanor Donachie, 

OLM 

3rd: Hayley Joseph, OLM 

Eight Grade 

1st: Catherine Cerniglia, 

OLM 

2nd: Kaitlin Moore, OLM 

Poem 

Seventh Grade 

1st: Kate Pitney, OLM 

Humor Award 

Zac Ross, Eighth Grade, 

OLM 

Overall Essay 

Winner 

Mai Rose Contino, Seventh 

Grade, OLM 

Overall 

Art Winner 

Katherine Cerniglio, Eighth 

Grade, OLM 

BizTALK 

Sheriff Suggests the Board of Supervisors Consider 

Increasing Amount of Reward in Richardson Case 

■ City of Malibu’s $15,000 Reward for Arrest/Conviction Is Still in Effect 

Sheriff Lee Baca and 

other law enforcement officials 

think there are people 

who are not culpable themselves, 

but might have relevant 

information about the 

death of Mitrice Richardson 

that has not been provided 

to investigators. 

These officials hope that 

upping the reward ante 

might encourage some of 

these individuals to step 

forward with what they 

know. 


including at Yale and 

Claremont. 

“It is not our job to tell 

Pepperdine what its mission 

is. But Pepperdine is not in 

the city. If we had taken in 

the non-profit every student 

would be a voter. If we start 

out opposing this project 

they are not going to read 

beyond that,” he said. 

Mayor Jefferson Wagner 

said he had no issues with 

the university either. He 

explained he had spent 

years on the campus, 

always hired Pepperdine 

students and thought the 

university was an asset to 

the community. 

However, the mayor said 

there was no discussion in 

the DEIR about the expanded 

role of summer 

camps at the campus. 

Councilmember Laura 

Rosenthal said she was 

concerned about reports 

that the DEIR was using 

older information or using 

Sources close to the investigation 

cite what they 

call a “fear factor” that 

could be holding informants 

back. They think 

that increasing the current 

$10,000 Los Angeles County 

reward to $25,000, or 

$35,000, might be sufficient 

incentive to override 

concerns about retribution. 

Second District Supervisor 

Mark Ridley Thomas 

authored the original county 

reward motion, which, 

Pepperdine Plan 

outdated references. “Does 

Pepperdine have the up-todate 

info?” she asked. 

While the comment period 

for the DEIR ended on 

Jan. 10, the city was given 

three additional days to prepare 

its official response. 

The council agreed on 

some changes to the letter 

drafted by Senior Planner 

Stephanie Danner and 

adding the council's comments 

Plans call for 468 new 

student beds. The new 

events center is a planned 

5000-seat venue that would 

allow NCAA regulation 

volleyball and basketball. 

The events center wil be 

relocated to the northern 

campus interior and provide 

parking for 830 adjacent 

parking spaces including 

265 new spaces. 

A new campus center is 

planned and additional 

parking structures are 

included in the expansion. 


now that Richardson’s remains 

have been found, 

would offer “$10,000 in 

exchange for information 

leading to successful resolution 

of any criminal prosecution 

of a person or persons 

who were involved in 

her disappearance.” 

If the county amount is 

increased substantially, 

when added to the City of 

Malibu’s $15,000 reward, 

the total could approach 

close to $50,000. 

City Manager Jim Thorsen 

told the Malibu Surfside 

News this week that “although 

the reward is not included 

in the current city 

budget, it remains in effect.” 

The city’s reward was 

narrowly defined in the beginning, 

but as emphasis in 

the Richardson investigation 

moves increasingly 

toward possible homicide, 

the wording is on target. 

The Malibu City Council 

motion read that the 

$15,000 reward is “for information 

leading to the 

arrest and conviction of the 

person or persons responsible 

for the disappearance 

of Mitrice Richardson.” 

FBI REVIEW 

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s 

Department is still 

awaiting the specific logistics 

for the involvement of 

the Federal Bureau of Investigation 

in reviewing 

Richardson’s clothing and 

exhumed remains. 

The FBI is currently assessing 

how it can put its 

resources to best use, 

which may take several 

more weeks to determine. 

‘Top Authority’ on Natural Health to Make Appearance 

■ Maddy’s Market to Host David Wolfe Lecture and Signing 

Nutritionist and health expert David 

Wolfe is oftentimes treated as a rock 

star by his admirers. 

So naturally an appearance by Wolfe 

at a nearby food store has his fans in an 

uproar waiting for the opportunity to 

hear his latest thinking. 

Wolfe will be appearing at Maddy’s 

Market at 26767 Agoura Rd. in Calabasas 

on Jan. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 

8:30 p.m. for a store tour, book signing 

and lecture. 

His books tell the story of his range 

of ideas about health and nutrition from 

“The Longevity NOW Program,” to 

“Raw Foods, Superfoods and Superherbs” 

to the “The Sunfood Diet Success 

System,” and “Eating for Beauty.” 

DAVID WOLFE 

“Because of his understanding of the 

inner workings of the human body, it is 

his thesis that the delicate chemistry and 

mechanics of the body are being undermined 

by modern-day stressors of 

today’s hectic, overworked, unbalanced 

lifestyle which is a literal “killer” to 

everyone’s health, beauty and longevity,” 

a press release says. 

Wolfe spends most of his time, 

besides running several successful businesses, 

as a health and personal success 

speaker and is not shy about extolling 

the virtues of raw chocolate, not from 

the perspective of a sweet tooth, but 

rather as a nutritious and mood-elevating 

food. 


Richardson’s mother, Latice 

Sutton, noted that the 

FBI’s participation has 

been a key goal for the 16 

months that she; her sisterin-law, 

Lauren Sutton; and 

close family friend and the 

dead woman’s college 

mentor, Ronda Hampton, 

“have been working tirelessly 

to gather and produce 

facts to illustrate to 

Sheriff Baca” that the assistance 

and involvement 

of the FBI is warranted. 

Sutton said no date has 

been set for the exhumation 

of her daughter’s remains 

by the coroner’s office, 

“However, I had to request 

a security alert be issued at 

the cemetery and mortuary 

until further notice.” 

She said, “The clothing 

will be sent to the FBI lab, 

along with Mitrice’s remains 

once they are exhumed.” 

Hampton also said, “I 

am very appreciative that 

the FBI is finally being 

brought in on Mitrice’s 

case, but I do think that it is 

unfortunate that we had to 

fight for so long for just the 

minimal in terms of investigation 

by law enforcement 

and examination by 

the coroner’s office.” 

Hampton added, “I get 

upset because Mitrice was 

a person who deserves respect, 

and I do not think that 

she has been afforded that. 

Latice, Lauren and I have 

to fight for all the Mitrices 

in the world who do not 

have the ability to fight for 

themselves. Mitrice’s disappearance, 

search and in- 

vestigation are more than 

unfortunate, her treatment 

was criminal.” 

This week, the three women 

set up the financial 

structure for their recently 

state-approved nonprofit organization 

that is called 

“Mitrice, Inc.” 

The group plans to seek 

grants and other funding to 

create an entity that can 

provide immediate information 

to families of missing 

persons, so “they do 

not have to endure the long 

process we went through,” 

according to Hampton. 

Sutton said it took much 

too long for them to be taken 

seriously by the LASD. 

She stated, “In comparison 

to the treatment we received 

early on when Mitrice went 

missing, it’s like night and 

day. The Lost Hills Station 

personnel dismissed my requests, 

dismissed my concerns, 

and dismissed my appeals 

for help.” 

That’s changed, she said, 

“Now, when I’m at the Lost 

Hills Station, the captain 

and deputies put forth effort 

in accommodating my requests. 

However, it’s important 

to note that the station 

leadership is new.” 

Sutton stressed that “the 

support of many communities, 

volunteers, and various 

media sources has been so 

vital in keeping law enforcement 

aware of Mitrice 

and how much she is loved. 

I am so grateful to everyone 

who participated in this 

long battle to find Mitrice 

and bring her justice.” 

BY ANNE SOBLE 

Give Blood. 

Give Life.


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ENTERTAINER’S DREAM 

29803 Baden Place - $5.875.000 

Over 7000 sq ft of living space 

on this exclusive private estate. 

www.29803badenplace.com 

Eytan Levin - 310.456.8026 

GREAT BEACH LEASE 

20558 Pacific Coast Hwy - $7.500/month 

Fully furnished, 3Bd/2.5Bth on the water 

Hardwood floors, balconies, attached 

garage, skylights and more! 

Monique Jelley - 310.383.2345 

OCEAN VIEW FOURPLEX 

31209 PCH - $3.550.000 

Architectural Fourplex 

Overlooking Zuma Beach and Point Dume 

www.FourPlexMalibu.com 

Sue Varga - 310.924.4188 

FAMILY COMPOUND POSSIBILIY 

6011 Kanan Dume - $3,700,000 

Four lots available together or separate 

close to PCH and estates 

with vineyards. 

www.6011Kanan.com 

Horton Chrisman Team - 310.456.8689 

THE LEVIN GROUP 

MALIBU COLONY BEACH HOUSE 

23950 Malibu Rd $24.500/mo 

Spacious and very private, fabulous view 

of Malibu Colony, islands and city lights 

Also for Sale - Price on Request 

www.LevinGroupEstates.com 

Eytan Levin - 310.456.8026 

OUTRIGGER ON CARBON BEACH 

22548 PCH #304 - $1.637.000 

Completely remodeled 2 BR condo. 

Open floorplan with ocean views from 

every room. Private patio. 

Jill Reeder - 310.924.9311 

HAMPTONS ON CARBON BEACH 

22626 PCH - $1.250.000 

www.TheMalibu5.com 

Sue Varga - 310.924.4188 

MALIBU MEDITERRANEAN 

10825 Pacific View - $1.775.000 

Completed in 2008 on 3 ½ mostly 

flat acres. 

www.10825PacificView.com 


real estate 

OCEAN FRONT POOL HOUSE 

31744 Broad Beach – $50.000/mo 

Nothings missing from this elegant 

Pool House on Broad Beach. 


www.LevinGroupEstates.com 

Eytan Levin - 310.456.8026 

IMMACULATE WITH OCEAN VIEW 

31265 Bailard Rd - $3.600/mo 

Large Kitchen, spacious living room with 

fireplace, open pine ceilings, patio 

Private/gated on an acre with fruit trees 

Jill Reeder - 310.924.9311 

PRIVATE AND SERENE 

9680 Wells Road - $990.000 

Over 11 private, treed acres with reports 

and most infrastructure. 

www.9680Wells.com 


20 ACRE RANCH 

11077 Pacific View - $2.150.000 

Two homes and more with amazing views 

and a huge amount of flat land 

www.11077PacificView.com 


SPECTACULAR COASTLINE VIEW 

27244 Pacific Coast Hwy - $25.000/mo 

Comes with all the Amenities you 

could ask for 

On one of Malibu’s Best Beaches 


Eytan Levin - 310.456.8026 

23 LOVELY ACRES W/ ESTATE HOME 

3130 Triunfo Canyon Rd - $4.995.000 

This acreage is made up of 4 parcels 

and is zoned R-R, allowing for 

many uses plus residential. 

www.3130Triunfo.com 


35 ACRE OCEAN VIEW COTTAGE 

Malibu, CA - $1.950.000 

Ranch or estate site with best views in 

Malibu. 

www.9351DeerCreek.com 


MALIBU LAND WITH APPROVALS 

30478 Morning View - $1.195.000 

Final approvals for 6,500 sq ft home 

with steps to beach, shopping 

and schools 

www.30478MorningView.com 


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MALIBU 

REAL 

ESTATE 

INVEST 

IN 

LIFE 

35th Anniversary 

Stephanie Jo Smith, Broker 

Jimmy Smith, Broker 

Malibu Real Estate 

Sales & Leases 

(310) 460-8536 

StephanieJoSmith@Msn.Com 

Licensed Since 1976 

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DAVID CARTER 

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www.MalibuMobileHomes.com 

PARADISE COVE MANUFACTURED HOMES - Malibu 

REMODELED BEACH HOME: Terrific upscale remodel. Walk to sandy Cove Beach. 1+1, 

bonus rm. Wood flrs, new appliances, tiled bath. Fenced & private. Sunny deck. $ 209,000 

CLASSIC CREEKSIDE COTTAGE: Custom rebuilt 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Hardwood floors, granite 

counters, high ceilings, fireplace, decks. 2-car parking. $ 395,000 

NICE OCEAN VIEWS Doublewide 2+2, inside the gates of Paradise Cove. High ceilings, 

fireplace, private back deck. Ocean view front deck. $ 420,000 

WHITEWATER OCEAN VIEWS: 150 yards to the sand! Total custom 2+1 beach home. 

High ceilings, tile & wood floors, decks, grass yard. $ 595,000 

RENOVATED CLASSIC 70 S HOME: 2+2 just steps from the bluffs. On a 4,220 sf lot with large 

fenced backyard w/apple & plum trees. Prime bluff top location w/partial ocn vus. $ 599,000 

ON ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS: Dblwide 2+2 on the street leading to the bluff. Large 

decks, mature trees, fenced yard. Remodel & expand. Close to beach trail. $ 695,000 

Newer 2007: Triplewide, 2 bdrm, 2 bath and bonus room. Canyon views, serene setting, 

stone patios. Great open floor plan. $ 749,000 

THE PERFECT RETREAT: Look out at trees & ocn vus. 3+2, ideally located & beautifully 

finished. Blt in 07, 1,750+ sf, hi ceilings, natural light, hrdwd flrs, travertine bthrms, adj ofc 

areas. 2 sunny, pvt decks, beautifully landscaped & fenced yard. $ 935,000 

POINT DUME CLUB MANUFACTURED HOMES - Malibu 

AFFORDABLE MALIBU: Bank-owned 2+2 remodel. Wood flrs, master spa tub & stone 

shower. Fenced, doors to deck & more! 1,680 sf. Bonus rm. Lg yard & patio. $ 355,000 

BEST VALUE: Charming 2+2. Nice sized, ocn vu lot w/low space rent. Recent upgrades & 

great potential. Slider from master to deck with ocn/sunset vus. Fenced yard. $ 385,000 

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Triplewide 2+2, 1,940 sf home. Newer style, hi-ceilings. Huge mstr, 

fplc, 3-car pkng. Beautiful location, cyn vus. Lg yard area, fenced. $ 395,000 

CANYON VIEWS: Quiet location on a huge fenced lot (apx 4,000sf) great for kids/pets. 3+2.5 

recently remodeled interior, LR w/sunken FP. Deck with some ocn vus. $ 395,000 

IMMACULATE! Newer home, 3+2, hi-ceilings, lg deck overlooking landscaped backyard, 

small ocn vu. Open living area, lg ktchn, master suite w/spa tub. Low space rent. $ 460,000 

BRAND NEW HOME: 3+2 with ocean, sunset & mtn vus. 1,650 sf, hi-ceilings, nat'l light, 

hardwood flrs thruout. Tile ktchn cntrs, center isl, lg master, huge ocn vu deck. $ 595,000 

PERIMETER LOCATION: Highly coveted location, privacy & serene canyon vus with peek of 

ocn from the deck. Gorgeous remodel. 3+2, fenced yard, dog run & parking. $ 635,000 

UNOBSTRUCTED PERIMETER OCEAN/MTN VUS: Country-style 3+2 home. French doors 

to large decks, fireplace, tile counters, wood flrs. Nice quiet cul-de-sac location. $ 675,000 

PERIMETER LOCATION: Newer 3+2, upgraded, ocean, coastline & mtn vus. Hi-ceilings, 

hrdwd flrs, tiled baths, Ocn vus from wrap-around deck. Landscaped, 4-car pkng. $ 795,000 

PANORAMIC VIEWS: Ocn, coastline & mtn vus. Remodeled 3+3, 2,250 sf of luxury. Open flr 

plan, hrdwd & tile flrs, FP, gourmet ktchn. Huge wraparound decks. Great pkng. $ 935,000 

BREATHTAKING OCEAN VIEWS: Architecturally designed, newly built 3+3 on the lower 

perimeter by Beach Gate. 2,300 sf of luxury. Gourmet ktchn, massive glass sliders to lg deck & 

private spa overlooking the ocean. Hrdwd, stone tile flrs, media screen, fps... $2,275,000 

SEMINOLE SPRINGS MANUFACTURED HOMES – Agoura Hills 

RESIDENT OWNED PARK 

PRICED TO SELL! Just 15 mins from sand & surf on scenic Mulholland Rd. Clean 2+2 

dblwd, newer appliances. Slider to patio. Ask for Bracken Carter $ 139,000


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Coast Highway, Suite B-108 (PCH and 

Portshead Road, just north of Kanan- 

Dume Road). 

For your convenience, ads may also 

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until noon on Tuesday for the current 

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as well as all classified ads billed to 

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310-457-NEWS (6397). 

ANIMAL FOUND 

Found Turtle. We found an 8" 

pond turtle in the parking lot, below 

the cliffs, of Westward Beach on 

Sat., Jan. 8. Please call 310-457- 

8444. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

0120 

VITAL ZUMAN 

ORGANIC FARM 

Ag? Ag-Curious? 

VITAL ZUMAN AGRICULTURAL VILLAGE 

Local, Organic, Food SOURCING 

LOCAL AGRICULTURAL 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 

APPLY FOR APPRENTICE OR 

INTERNSHIP AT 

vitalzuman@earthlink.net 

Vital Zuman, On-Site, Organic Farm 

Market Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily 

(closed Tuesday) 

Now Playing : “Flavors From The Heart: 

The Life and Times of An Authentic 

On-Site Foodie” 

World-Famous, Vital Zuman Salad Bags, 

Multi-Varietal Deep-Tilth Greens 

for sautee or juicing, Rangpur 

Limes,Toltec Creme Guavas, Asian Pears, 

Local Apples, Alan Goddard Avocados, 

Malibu Matt Monkey Balsamic Lemonade 

and Basil-Infused Limeade, Milton 

Greene’s “Greenehouse” Gourmet 

Seasonings and Pink Salts. 

29127 P.C.H. at Heathercliff. 

Right turns only in/out the Farm. 

Vital Zuman 

310-457-4356 

Call for All Local Agriculture Now: 

310-924-2210 

AUTO BODY AND DETAIL 

Malibu Auto Detail and Restoration. 

Full service auto body and 

detail service. We come to you 

mobile service. Dents, scratches, 

collision repair. Free estimates. 

Gift certificates. 310-456-3929. 

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RALFEE FINN 

specializes in 

Transformational 

Astrology. 

For information 

about readings, call 

1-888-937-9264 

Write to Ralfee Finn at 

Post Office Box 343 

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You can visit her 

web site www.aquariumage.com or 

email her at ralfee@aquariumage.com 

✩ ANIMAL ✩ 

STARS of the WEEK 

Little Robinson is the 

cutest pooch ever, especially 

with his unique 

smile. He is the gentlest 

soul imaginable. Robinson 

has long, tall legs, stunning 

markings and a very soft 

coat. Just a baby at only a 

year-old and 21 pounds, 

he’s a beagle mix who is 

quite special. This sweet, 

shy boy nuzzles beside you 

for comfort. He’ll promise 

to be a true friend. His life 

is in great danger, will you 

save dear Robinson? Adopt 

at #A1177355. 

Enchanting Lil’ Bear had 

a disgraceful owner. When 

dumping this pretty, petite, 

14 pound Italian greyhound 

mix at the shelter, they 

were overheard saying “I 

don’t care what you do 

with her. Just kill her.” It is 

horrifying that anyone could 

say such a thing about a 

loving, precious 2 year-old 

sweet-as-they-come dog. 

Lil’ Bear is an adorable, 

gentle and devoted baby. 

She hopes you will be 

devoted to her for the rest 

of her days as she will be 

to you. Please rescue her! 

Adoption #A1179889. 

Carmen is charming. A 

mellow, sweet Labrador 

mix at seven years, she 

seduces all who meet her. 

You quickly fall under her 

spell as soon as that tail 

starts wagging. Though a 

bit hesitant at first, Carmen 

sticks like glue to her 

friends. She’s got a soft, 

thick coat, a pushed-in 

snout, and a heart of gold. 

She’s a must for dog-lovers. 

All good. Bring her home at 

adoption #A1180441. 

Contact ANDREA for more info: ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com 

323-363-4909 

Happy to meet you at the shelter 

SOUTH L.A. ANIMAL SHELTER • 888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381 

3612 11th Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90018 • www.LAAnimalServices.com 

Neither The News nor any of the animal volunteers can determine the 

appropriateness of a particular animal for a prospective adopter. 

BOOKKEEPING 

QuickBooks, ProAdvisor. Proficient 

in PeachTree and Quicken. 

Long-time accounting experience. 

Local references available. It is tax 

season and I can help! Please 

contact Kathleen at 818-292- 

1488. 0317 

Need help with your bookkeeping, 

or with your QuickBooks or 

Quicken program? Call Tony, 

310-455-3780. 


Certified Quick Books Pro Advisor. 

Set up, install, maintain your 

books, organize and streamline 

your business/personal financial 

affairs. Local references, competitive 

rates. Discreet, reliable, flexible. 

Alexa. 310-924-0778. 

CAMELID CARE 


Mobile Veterinary Service 

for Equine and Camelids 

Serving Ventura and 

Los Angeles Counties 

Office: 805.386.0240 

Pager: 805.532.0705 

Fax: 805.386.4310 

email: 

pacadoc@aol.com 

7660 Bradley Road 

Somis, CA 93066 

CONSTRUCTION 

Finish carpentry, all forms, and 

termite damage repair. Attention to 

detail. Locally owned business, 

over 20 years. Local references, 

clean and courteous. Call Dennis 

at 310-589-2969. 

SAVE 

A 

LIFE 

Adopt 

a pet 

from 

your 

local 

shelter. 


CONSTRUCTION 

Coastal repair and rebuilding. 

Stairs, decks, tea houses, sea 

walls. Rot and decay specialist. 

Extensive local references, quality 

work. 25 years experience, free 

estimates. State License # 

448718. Call Jerry, 310-739-1461. 

GARAGE SALE 


Garage sale 5724 Calpine Dr. 

Malibu, CA. Saturday January 

15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furniture, 

clothes, knick knacks, dishes, 

jewelry, artwork, etc. 

HANDYMEN 


24/7 Malibu Handyman. Anything! 

From picture hanging to 

building a house! Installation, 

improvement, repair, carpentry, 

electrical, drywall, patching, 

painting, putting things together, 

shelves, lightbulbs, lighting and 

tough things—we love helping 

out! 7 days. 310-228-8158. 

HAULING 


Happy Hauling Malibu. Hauling 

single items to gigantic 

loads. Residential and commercial 

clean up. Yards, closets, 

storage, houses and furniture 

moving. New 17-foot moving 

van! We love helping out with 

anything you need help with! 7 

days. 310-228-8158. 

HORSES 


Board your horse. Next to 

Parkland trails. Off Busch Dr. 

on Calpine. Full care. Short 

term vacation stays and layups 

also available. Call for details. 

310-457-1160. 

HOUSECLEANING 

0203 

Housecleaner available Mon., 

Thurs., Sat. Experience 20 years. 

Local references, own transportation, 

California driver’s license. Affordable 

rates. Call Victor, 310- 

773-7101. 


HOUSECLEANING 

Housecleaning with over 15 

years experience. Available 

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri. 

Great references from Malibu 

residents. Interested in someone 

cleaning your house? Call 

for Margarita. 310-431-8452. 


Dirty house? We are available for 

your cleaning needs. We use organic 

supplies. 21 years experience 

in Malibu. We do offices, 

commercial and residential jobs. 

Member of Malibu Chamber of 

Commerce. Call for our specials. 

310-871-2484. 


Professional service. We 

make your home or business 

star sparkling clean. Serving the 

community for over 15 years. 

The best in housekeeping for 

the best price. Good references. 

Call Bertha, home: 323-754- 

6873 or cell: 213-393-1419. 

0303 

Sisters Housecleaning. Would 

you like your home and business 

so clean they shine? Call us, we 

have good references. Bonded. 

Serving the community for over 20 

years. We offer final cleaning. For 

free estimate, call Flor at 310-720- 

7751. cleaning411@gmail.com 

www.sistershousecleaning.com 

LANDSCAPING 


1202 

Santos Landscaping: 16 years 

experience. Lawn and garden 

maintenance. New sod. New and 

repair sprinklers. Clean-up, 

planting. Fire brush clearance. 

Brick flowerbeds. For free estimate, 

Call Mario 310-738-2401. 

landscaping411@att.net 

0203 

Top-notch landscaping and animal 

care provider seeks additional 

day work to replace an employer 

leaving the area. He has an excellent 

knowledge of plants and gardening, 

and has worked with horses 

and other livestock in Malibu for 

22 years. An industrious and reliable 

multi-tasker, he is a citizen 

and speaks English. Has own 

transportation. Excellent references. 

Carlos. 323-751-1663. 

TC 

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you placed in the 

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and 

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PAINTING 

CUSTOM PAINTING 

Commercial 

& Residential 

License #816325 

Interior & Exterior 

Faux Finishes - Stain 

Oil Paints - Sealers 

Epoxy Coating - Lacquers 

(310) 435-7551 

For all your 

local news 

visit 

www. 

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.com 

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RENTALS 

Brand new ocean view apt. 2 bd., 

2 bath, laundry, storage, bamboo 

& tile floors, heat, A/C. Wood burning 

stove, use of pool. Pets OK including 

horses! Available now. 

$3000/mo. Includes most utilities. 

310-457-4794. 

0203 

Sitting on Zuma Beach. 4 bd., 3 

ba. World’s best close-up view of 

Zuma Beach from entire house. 

Walk to school and Starbucks, 

stairs to beach. $6500/mo lease 

by owner. Cell: 310-913-4251. 


Pt. Dume condo remodeled. 2 + 

1.5 + loft, partial ocean view, high 

ceilings, fireplace, bamboo floors, 

Jacuzzi, pool, garage, washer/dryer, 

outdoor day bed, large lawn. 

$2500/mo. 310-968-0906. 


2 rentals. Large studio, full 

kitchen, 3/4 bath, available now, 

$1000/mo. 1000 sq. foot 1 bedroom, 

full kitchen, 3/4 bath, 

$1600/mo, available 2/9/11. Pool, 

Jacuzzi, laundry. Dog OK. 310- 

804-5119. 


Broad Beach Guesthouse. 1 bd., 

beach access, full kit., bath, skylights, 

laundry, parking. $1600/mo. 

includes all utilities & cable. Seek 

quiet, non-smoker. No pets, no 

drugs. 310-924-4812.. 


Whitewater ocean view—private 

beach key! 2 bd., 1 bath. Award 

winning architectural condo near 

Pavilions. Fireplace. Includes coveted 

key to Little Dume Beach!!! 

Only $2495/mo.—year’s lease. 

310-457-8002.. 


Pt. Dume studio, walk to beach, 

lite, brite, greenery views, utilities 

included, kitchen area, refrigerator, 

convention oven, microwave, very 

clean. Guard, gated, pool, tennis, 

good credit. $1100/mo. Marcia 

Matthews, DRE 01048242. 310- 

922-3354. 


RENTALS 

Newly remodeled 2 bd., 2 bath. 

on 1 acre. Ocean view, large patio, 

open floor plan. Trancas area. 

Horses, dogs OK. $3000/mo. plus 

utilities. 310-457-5285. 


Pt. Dume Guesthouse, charming 

and private. 3 bd., 2 ba., 

new appliances, new wood 

floors, W/D, nice views of garden/canyon 

from decks. 

$2950/mo. 310-924-5778. 


Broad Beach guesthouse. On 

the beach. Panoramic views in 

every room. 1 bd., 2 full baths. 

Large deck. Aerial garden. Immaculate. 

Privacy. Serenity. 

Separate from main house. Partial 

furnished/unfurnished. Parking. 

$3600/mo. 310-589-9838. 


Ocean view duplex. Quiet, immaculate 

3 + 3 and fireplace. 

Pergo floors, Great Room with 

wet bar, Knotty pine ceiling. 

Laundry room. Large patio. Gated 

one acre. Fruit trees, parking, 

1560 sq. ft. $3600/mo. Cell 

310-850-9448, 310-457-4738. 


There’s 

Always 

Plenty 

Happening in 

Malibu. 

Read all 

about it 

in the 

pages of the 

Malibu 

Surfside 

News. 

RENTALS 

Point Dume lovely 3 bed., 3 

bath., plus extra room and Bath. 

On over one flat walled and gated 

acre. Tennis court, decks, 

lawn, fireplace, beautiful hardwood 

floors, Miele kitchen with 

granite countertops. Quiet and 

sunny with palm trees and 

ocean waves. $7500/mo. 310- 

457-9898. 


Malibu Gardens ocean view. 2 

bd., 2 baths. Upgraded upper 

unit condo. Pool, spa, laundry, 

2-car parking. Close to Pepperdine. 

$2300/mo. First, last, security. 

Phone 310-457-9088. 

Cell 310-924-1605. Ask for 

Noubar. 


Fab Oceanview guesthouse. 

Broad Beach bluff. Studio with 

kit., bath. 1 car garage. Very private. 

$1550/mo., plus utilities. 

Good credit req’d. Available Feb 

2. 310-589-9717. 


Malibu, entertainer’s delight. 

3300 sq. ft. home on 8.7 acres 

with gourmet kitchen, 4 br., 3 

ba., sauna, 2 large decks, patio, 

3 fireplaces, 3-car garage, 

beautiful ocean and mountain 

views. Year lease, $5000/mo. or 

sell for $2,195,000, by owner. 

310-579-7889 or email wellsroadsw@hotmail.comAvailable 

Feb. 1, 2011. 


Malibu—$1150–$1350/mo. 

Surfrider Beach. Ocean view 

studio. Newly remodeled. Includes 

utilities. Cable + parking. 

Laundry room on premises. 

Short term rental OK. 310-456- 

6559. 


Room for rent. Pt. Dume private 

bath, private entrance. Utilities, 

cable and internet included. 

No pets. $750. Available 

Jan. 1. 310-600-0011. 


RENTALS 

Best ocean view by day… 

Sparkling city lights at night! 2story 

completely remodeled 

condo. Walk to new Legacy 

Park. 2 bd., small office, 2 bath. 

Pool, tennis, sauna. Two reserved 

underground parking 

spaces. Security-gated community. 

$2600/mo. 310-403-3737. 

0203 

Industrial shops, “New” 600'- 

2400', for sale or lease. City of 

Oxnard (20-30 minutes by PCH 

from Malibu), 10 x 12-roll door, 

office, bathroom, 15' ceilings. Vehicle 

storage OK. 805-486-8796. 

www.arcturusproperty.com 

SERVICES 

The BULLETIN BOARD 

SERVICES 

022011 

SECRETARY 

30 Years in Malibu 

Carol on call 

310-457-3120 

Scripts, Book Ms. 

Resumes, Mailing Lists 

Legal Briefs, Notary, Editing 

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Malibu: Mediterranean home on 40' (deep section) 

of beach. Lg LR with walls of glass, raised 

ocnside deck. Fabulous master. Separate det'd 

guest houses (2+1 & a lg studio+ba; both with 

kitchenettes). www.30952BroadBeachRoad.com 

$13,900,000 

Jack Pritchett 310.456.6771 

LAS FLORES BEACH 

Malibu: Cool beach home on sandy Las Flores 

“Dog” Beach. 2 bdrm, 2 bath main house with separate 

1+1 lower apartment. Large beachfront patio 

& great easy beach access. 

$2,675,000 

Gayle Pritchett 310.456.6771 

PARADISE COVE 

Malibu: Fantastic price for a large 3 bdrm, 2 ba 

home in the upper section of the Cove. Move-in 

condition. Super low space rent. Golf cart 

included. 

$599,000 

Kirk Murray 310.456.6771 

MALIBU COLONY - LANDSIDE 

Malibu: Recently built 3+2 contemporary 

Mediterranean with limestone floors, granite 

counters, chefs kitchen, ocean views, beach 

access and parking for up to 6 cars. $15,000 

mo/long or short term. 


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LATIGO CANYON - 43.56 ACRES 

Malibu: Ocean view burn out site. Gated, 

paved driveway, & utilities to site. Pool & 

foundation intace. 2 APN's. Designs for a 

6,000 sf home on this gorgeous estate site. 

$6,000,000 

Brant Didden & Chris Frost 310.456.6771 

APPX. 20 ACRES-KANAN ROAD 

Agoura Hills : Previous owner started 

process to split into 3 parcels. Large 

frontage on Kanan Road. 2 minutes 

to the 101 Fwy. 

$850,000 

Brant Didden/Chris Frost 310.456.6771 

Pritchett-Rapf 

It’s different here. 

MALIBU ROAD WITH POOL & SPA! 

Malibu: Stunning Architectural beachfront 4 bd + 

4 ba home on 50' of sandy beach, completed in 

2008. Incredible living space with pocket sliding 

doors opening to oceanfront pool and spa! 

$11,995,000 

Matt Ogden & Gayle Pritchett 310.456.6771 

BREATHTAKING LOCATION 

Malibu: Exquisite, Modern 3+3 with dramatic 

open spaces framing ocean city light views. 3stories, 

chef's kitchen, massive living room. All 

bdrms w/ocean views. Private 4 acres. 

$1,875,000 

Brant Didden 310.456.6771 

PARADISE COVE 

Malibu: 5-year new remodel, from the ground up. 

2+2, wood floors, tiled bathrooms, drywall and 

bullnose construction. High eceilings, sky lights. 

2 minute walk to the beach! 

$559,000 


FABULOUS OCEANFRONT HOME 

Malibu: Amazing whitewater views and balconies 

to satisfy the most discerning beach lover! 

3 oceanfront bedrooms, flat screen tv’s, gated 

community. 

$8,000 mo/flexible terms. 

Shelly Yrigoyen 310.456.6771 

50 FEET OF DRY, SANDY BEACH 

Malibu: One of the last beach lots left on Malibu 

Road, and the only one currently on the market. 

You aren't used to seeing this lot, because the 

owner just demolished the house previously standing 

on it. Come take a look! 

$4,950,000 

Paul Woodman 310.456.6771 

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MID-CENTURY MODERN 

Topanga: Architecturally remodeled 4+3 in the 

desirable P.O. Tract of Topanga Canyon. Relax in 

your custom lap pool surrounded by oak trees. 

$1,495,000 

William Preston Bowling 310.456.6771 

MALIBU ROAD - INCREDIBLE PRICE! 

Malibu: Great location on approx. 68 feet of 

beach. Fabulous views with 4 bedrooms in main 

house plus separate guest suite. Beachfront spa 

and cabana area. 

$7,995,000 


PRIVATE GETAWAY 

Malibu: Custom French Country on almost 3 

acres. Beautiful landscaping, seasonal stream, 

fruit trees. Main hse = 2+2, ofc, fam rm, updated 

ktchn. Sep gst hse is studio & bath, sm 

ktchn. Plus a sep workshop, & well. 

$1,395,000 

Jack Pritchett 310.456.6771 

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OCEAN FRONT MASTERPIECE 

Malibu: On 95' of Broad Beach, this spectacular 

home has 3 bdrms, 4 baths + convertible den. 

Large oceanfront living spaces lead to wonderful 

deck space with spa. Fully furnished. 

Available Now! Call for short-term availability. 

$25,000 per month 


BRAND NEW REMODEL 

Malibu: All new hardwood flrs, carpet & paint 

thruout this gorgeous ocean view home. 

Tropical landscaping, Bose sound system, granite 

countertops, top-of-the-line appliances. 

$7,500 mo/year furnished 

Chris Frost/Brant Didden 310.456.6771 

START BUILDING TOMORROW! 

Malibu: Five stunning acres of ocean view land 

only minutes from PCH. Complete building 

approval. Current permits paid & active. Current 

fees paid. Foundation being paved now! 

$1,395,000 


OCEAN VIEW WOOD & GLASS 

Topanga: Panoramic ocean & mountain views 

from 1.14 acres of mountaintop. Wood & glass 

5+4, pool, large decks, parking for 5+ cars. 

Don't miss it! Short Sale. 

$899,000 

Katherine Berlyn 310.456.6771 

Offices in Malibu and Topanga 

Malibu: 310.456.6771 

Topanga: 310.455.4363 

PESCADOR BEACH BLUFF ESTATE 

Malibu: One of the finest locations on the 

Encinal Bluffs. Over 80' of beachfront. 4+3, 

3,100 sf craftsman in need of renovation. New 

plans accompany property for 5,100sf Balinese 

Contemporary. 

$5,750,000 

Shen Schulz 310.456.6771 

FABULOUS END UNIT! 

Malibu: The jewel of Vista Pacifica - Broad 

Beach. Incredible & immaculate, high end unit 

with sweeping, unobstructed ocean views. 

Discriminating upgrades throughout, no expense 

spared. 

$1,375,000 

John Cosentino 310.456.6771 

MALIBU ROAD 

Malibu: Gorgeous beachfront cottage! 3 bdrm, 2.5 

bath. Luxurious decorator designed and furnished. 

Perfect private, charming get-away. Light 

filled rooms, great outdoor areas for entertaining, 

amazing whitewater views. 

$20,000 mo/off season 

Isabel Miller 310.456.6771 

BEAUTIFUL REMODELED HOME 

Malibu: Top row, beautifully remodeled 2+3 

condo with ocean views. Newer kitchen, living 

room with fireplace & loft. Close to Paradise 

Cove. Optional short or long term lease. 

$4,250/month 


APX. 20 ACRES-KANAN ROAD 

Malibu: Previous owner started process to split 

into 3 parcels. Large frontage on Kanan Road. 

2 minutes to the 101 Fwy. 

$395,000 

Brant Didden/Chris Frost 310.456.6771 

AGOURA HILLS CONTEMPORARY 

Agoura Hills: Submit all offers. Privately gated 1story, 

4,800 sf contemporary on apx 1/2 acre. 

Tropical pool and spa overlooking the mountains. 

Gourmet kitchen with Italian-style cabinetry. 

$1,495,000 

Shen Schulz 310.456.6771 

MALIBU PARK MEDITERRANEAN 

Malibu: Watch the sun rise and set! Gorgeous 

home overlooking Zuma Beach, with one of the 

best views in Malibu. 4 bdrms, 4 baths, plus 

guest suite & bath. 

$3,500,000 

John Cosentino 310.456.6771 

ENJOY PARADISE COVE PERFECTION 

Malibu: Built in 2007, ideally located, ocean 

view. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,750 sf. High ceilings, 

hardwood floors, granite & tile, fireplace. 

Adjoining office areas. Sunny decks. 

$935,000 

David Carter 310.456.6771 

WONDERFUL MALIBU ROAD BEACH HOME 

Malibu: Warm, charming & immaculate. Large 

home with 5 bdrms & master suite with private 

deck. Remodeled kitchen. Decks off every level. 

Oceanfront spa, sauna & waterfall entrance. 

$19,500 mo/long term 

Matt Ogden/Gayle Pritchett 310.456.6771 

CHARMING REMODELED RETREAT 

Malibu: Completely remodeled, charming 2+2 

artist get-away! Open beamed ceilings, hardwood 

floors, skylights, new kitchen and bathrooms 

surrounded by tropical paradise. Extra 

room for office. 

$3,500/month 


CLOSE IN LOT - RAMBLA PACIFICO 

Malibu: Ocean & mountain views. Full architectural 

plans for appx 2,400 sf modern home. Current 

reports available. Includes two additional and adjacent 

parcels. 

$349,000 


CHARMING COTTAGE 

Brentwood: On a corner lot in a lovely Brentwood neighborhood, 

this charming 2+2 home w/atchd gst hse is 

upgraded to create a warm feeling. Romantic master, 

quaint backyard garden. Relaxing haven. 

$1,295,000 

John Cosentino/Marco Cosentino 310.456.6771 

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