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6 | June 7, 2018 | Malibu surfside news news malibusurfsidenews.com Malibu veterinarian, philanthropist honored by her alma mater Newell receives university’s first achievement award Lauren Coughlin, Editor Last month, it all came full circle for Dr. Lisa Newell, a veterinarian at Malibu Coast Animal Hospital. Newell Newell was back at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts — the very place which made her future possible. Standing before a commencement crowd of hundreds of soon-tobe alumni of the school, Newell, a 1997 graduate, accepted the university’s first Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. Newell, an Agoura Hills resident, said she was proud to be involved in the ceremony, and to receive the award. “Without Ross University [School of Veterinary Medicine], I wouldn’t be able to do anything I do and give back in the way that I can give back,” Newell said in a recent phone interview with the Surfside. Newell began volunteering at animal hospitals when she was 8, and she made up her mind on her career choice at just 4 years old. Thirty years ago, after earning her associate’s degree at Ventura College, Newell began working as a technician in Malibu. When she was 33, she looked to continue her studies, and she found the perfect fit in Ross. Outside of her dayto-day job, Newell is a steward of philanthropy, volunteering her time to organizations including the California Wildlife Center, the World Dog Alliance, K9 Connections and Malibu-based Bound Angels. She served on California’s Veterinary Medical Board from 2005-2009. She also owns six cats. Further, Newell created the Bake-A-Wish charity, through which she makes organic cupcakes for children with life-limiting illnesses. Children and animals are Newell’s two main passions, and for good reason: “They’re the voices who can’t really speak so I appreciate their innocence ... and the unconditional love,” she explained. Giving back has long been ingrained in Newell. Her mother, Newell explained, created the nowshuttered Ventura Free Clinic in the ’70s to offer medical and legal services to those in need. “Nonprofit was always in my blood,” Newell said. “You should always give back something — whether it’s of your time, your money, whatever. That’s instilled in me.” While Newell said it felt “so good” to receive recognition for her hard work, she was also thrilled to find out that the person who nominated her was her husband, Christopher Budak. “He’s my Saint Christopher,” Newell said. “He’s kind of an amazing person to be able to live the life with a busy doctor.” Newell said she had left the university’s alumni magazine around their home, and her husband stumbled upon the call for nominations. A few weeks later, the university called Newell to let her know that she had won the honor. “I cried; I was just so proud,” Newell said, of the nomination. “Of course, the award was important to me, but that [my husband] felt so strongly and took the time to do that for me was pretty awesome.” RUSVM has grown by leaps and bounds since Newell’s time there, as she recalls her graduating class had just 22 members compared to roughly 400 graduates in 2018. The awards also marked a milestone for the university, as it was honoring its 35th year of operation. “The awardees represent leadership in the larger veterinary community and profession, and their success inspires our current students and the entire RUSVM alumni family,” states Dr. Sean Callanan, a dean at RUSVM, in a press release. For Newell, the admiration and respect is mutual. “I will always be indebted in my heart forever to Ross University,” she said. Malibu Library to receive internet upgrades this year County’s $5 million grant will back changes at all 87 network libraries Submitted by LA County Library Public computers and Wi-Fi access are among the most used library resources in LA County, but internet connection has been slow with an average speed of 10 to 20 MB per second. But that’s going to change. LA County Library has been awarded approximately $5 million through the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate Program. The funding will be used to improve internet connectivity and network speed throughout LA County Library locations. The Federal Communications Commission implemented the Schools and Libraries Program (commonly referred to as E-Rate) in 1996. It provides funding to eligible schools and libraries for broadband and internet services. The funding will allow libraries to connect to the California Research and Education Network, a high-capacity network that serves the vast majority of research and education institutions in the state. CalREN is operated by the nonprofit Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California, and will deliver faster, more reliable wireless access to library customers, helping to close the technology gap and remove barriers to access. LA County Library’s service area covers a vast socioeconomic landscape. In a county where rent control continues to drop while housing costs rise, many lower income communities cannot afford the added luxury of internet access in their homes. This digital divide has adverse effects — students lacking access to digital educational materials from home may fall behind in school, while residents lacking access to general information may struggle to improve their lives. “Because a large percentage of our customers come to the library for Wi-Fi and computer access, increasing the quality of our technology is essential to removing digital barriers and improving the library as the center for learning for our customers, one of our strategic priorities,” said LA County Library Director Skye Patrick. “Our current network quality is not at the level that our customers expect or deserve,” Patrick added. “This grant will allow us to upgrade our infrastructure to provide a high-speed internet connection, enabling our customers to learn and explore at a much faster pace, while hopefully also attracting more foot traffic to the library.” LA County Library has experienced an overwhelming increase in online resource usage within the last year. In addition to facilitating over 1.72 million Wi-Fi sessions and 1.8 million public computer sessions, there was a 19-percent increase in OverDrive eBook and audiobook circulation, a 12-percent increase in digital magazine circulation, a 63-percent increase in Hoopla music and movie streaming, and an 85-percent increase in Lynda. com usage. The library expects these upward trends to continue. In an attempt to meet customer needs, LA County Library has already increased the number of computers at many locations throughout the past year, and worked toward simplifying the Wi-Fi login process. However, due to slow network connectivity, customers prefer to use other Wi-Fi hotspots to get better network service. The library plans to offer speeds of up to 1 GB per second with the E-Rate funding. The network installation project is phased for implementation in 2018.
malibusurfsidenews.com News Malibu surfside news | June 7, 2018 | 7 Police Reports Vandal allegedly breaks home’s window, splatters paint on porch and vehicle A home and vehicle reportedly were vandalized May 23 on Topanga Canyon Blvd. The alleged victim said suspect(s) unknown threw a small paint can at the window to the west of her front door. The can created a large hole in the window and splattered paint along her front porch and on the driver’s side of her vehicle, police said. May 29 • A wallet, driver’s license, jeans, jacket and credit card reportedly were stolen from a locked vehicle at Corral and Solstice canyon roads. The alleged victim discovered the passenger’s side window shattered, front passenger’s side door unlocked and items missing from the front passenger’s side floorboard, police said. May 26 • A vehicle reportedly was burglarized at a tavern in the 23400 block of Civic Center Way. The alleged victim said she parked her vehicle in the handicap spot. Upon returning, she discovered both the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side windows broken. She said multiple items were taken from the vehicle but at the time of the report was not able to provide a full list of the missing items. • A laptop computer and a music box reportedly were stolen from a locked vehicle at Soba Recovery Center, 22669 Pacific Coast Highway. Upon returning, the alleged victim discovered the left passenger’s side window shattered, rear seat folded down to gain access to the trunk and items missing, according to the report. May 25 • Four credit cards reportedly were stolen from a vehicle at Corral and Solstice Canyon. The alleged victim parked and locked his vehicle on the northwest side of the intersection. Upon returning, he discovered suspect(s) unknown had gone through his wallet and the wallet of a friend that had been left in the trunk, according to the report. He also discovered the credit cards missing, police said. The reporting officer noted that $300 in cash and the victim’s identification were left in the wallet. The victim reportedly contacted his credit card companies and was told that an unauthorized charge had been made at Nordstrom and a $5,479 unauthorized charge made at Best Buy. • A purse reportedly was stolen from a vehicle parked at the Zuma Canyon Trailhead on Bonsall Drive. The alleged victim said she parked her car at the location while hiking nearby. Upon returning, she discovered multiple windows broken, and a purse containing $30 in cash, driver’s license, apartment keys and several credit cards missing. • A handgun and tactical backpack reportedly were stolen from a vehicle parked at Nobu, 22706 PCH. The alleged victim said suspect(s) unknown entered his locked vehicle by shattering the rear driver’s side window and took the items. The reporting officer spoke with the manager of Nobu and reviewed video footage of the area where the alleged incident took place. The officer was unable to observe evidence of a vehicle burglary because of insufficient lighting, according to the report. • A laptop computer, tablet, camera, gym bag, clothing, makeup bag and beauty items, purse, prescription eyeglasses, and work keys reportedly were stolen from a vehicle parked at Café Habana, 3939 Cross Creek Road. The total value of the missing items is $8,005, police said. The alleged victim discovered the right rear window broken and items missing. Some items were recovered in bushes nearby. May 24 • A laptop computer and two desktop computers reportedly were stolen from a residence on Old Topanga Canyon Road. The alleged victim said she left her residence and left the front gates and front door unlocked. Upon returning, she discovered the back gate and front door open, several of her belongings scattered throughout the home and items missing, according to the report. May 22 • Two pair of headphones and a box of children’s music CDs reportedly were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Malibu Road. When the alleged victim returned to her car the following morning, she said she found a note on the vehicle from somebody saying they discovered her rear hatch door open and closed it, according to the report. Upon further investigation, the victim discovered items missing from the vehicle and few things out of place, police said. Video surveillance reportedly shows two male suspects being dropped off in front of the house and entering the vehicle. May 20 • Two backpacks, a laptop computer and headphones reportedly were stolen from TOO TOXIC TO TRASH Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Roundup Sunday, June 10, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Calabasas Landfill Scale Area 5300 Lost Hills Road Agoura For more information or an event schedule, contact: 1(888) CLEAN-LA, www.CleanLA.com or 1(800) 238-0172 www.lacsd.org a vehicle at Mastro’s Ocean Club, 18412 PCH. The two backpacks were recovered approximately 25 yards east of where the alleged incident took place. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Malibu Surfside News police reports are compiled from official records on file at the Los Angeles County Lost Hills/ Malibu Sheriff’s Department headquarters. Anyone listed in these reports is considered to be innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law. Old paint. Solvents. Batteries. Computer monitors. These are some of the household hazardouswasteandelectronicwasteitems you can bring to a Roundup for recycling. It’s a great opportunity to clean out your garage and clean up the environment. Our free drive-thru, drop-off events are a quick, convenient, and common-sense way to dispose of materials too toxic to trash, pour down a sink, or dump in a storm drain. CALABASAS LANDFILL Roundup Collection Area Canwood St. Ventura Frwy. Scale Area Enter this Roundup from Lost Hills Road to the Scale Area Lost Hills Lost Hills Rd. (101) No Business Waste Accepted Brought to you by the County of Los Angeles and presented by the Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in cooperation with the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu, and Westlake Village. Home-generated sharps waste such as hypodermic needles, pen needles, syringes, lancets, and intravenous needles SHOULD NOT be placed in your trash. Bring them to the Roundups or visit www.CLEANLA.com for alternate disposal options. 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