The Malibu Times • January 29, 2026

Hawaiian blessings at Duke’s Malibu restaurant

By JUDY

A traditional Hawaiian custom from across the Pacific was celebrated at Duke’s Malibu last week — a ceremonial blessing at an auspicious time for Malibu’s beloved family restaurant.

It’s been more than a year since the Palisades Fire and the closure of the popular gathering spot, one of the biggest employers in Malibu. But as Duke’s is readying to reopen after the tragic fire where the parking lot served as a staging area for first responders and then last February’s avalanche of mud flooded the community establishment so dear to locals’ and visitors’ hearts, the restaurant took a meaningful step at the brink of its imminent reopening.

In traditional Hawaiian custom, when a new home or business is about to open, a spiritual leader, known as a kahu will bless the space, “expelling the bad energy and bringing in good energy and aloha into the building,” according to Jimmy Chavez, Duke’s’ general manager and partner, who added, “as we get closer to reopening we’re

just trying to move forward in the most positive way that we can. It was very special.”

Kahu Kawika Viloria, has a long history with Duke’s as a performer of traditional Hawaiian music at the restaurant whose origins started in Hawaii and that was named for the legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku, five-time Olympic medalist in swimming and “father of modern surfing.”

Duke’s staff, now about 30 since the restaurant has been closed, management, and executives from partner restaurants in Hawaii flew in especially for the moving ceremony and lunch gathering. “They all came up,” Chavez said, “so, it was just nice to have extended family here and just celebrate this special day.” Chavez treats his team as “ohana,” the Hawaiian word for extended family, mentioning, “We had, obviously Gidget and her husband Marvin, our local contractors, and everyone that was here just celebrating, and then we served lunch to all of them afterwards.”

Chavez praised the work of the contractors and first responders who have been working tirelessly to get the restaurant back in shape. It was inundated with 4 feet of mud that wiped out kitchen equipment, furniture, and exotic koa wood that’s a key feature in

By JUDY

President Donald Trump is criticizing California’s slow rebuilding recovery rate after last January’s destructive wildfires. On

Jan. 27 the president issued an executive order purporting to fast-track the rebuilding of homes destroyed in the recent Los Angeles wildfires by directing federal agencies to “preempt” state and local permitting requirements. “American families and small businesses affected by the wildfires have been forced to continue living in a nightmare of delay, uncertainty, and bureaucratic malaise,” he said, accusing local governments of approving only a fraction of the permits

needed to rebuild. However, on close reading of the executive order, it appears Trump’s directives may prove largely illusory.

In what appears to be Trump’s latest salvo aimed toward Gov. Gavin Newsom, the order seeks to eliminate those “unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive” local regulations that have slowed reconstruction in fireravaged communities such as Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Under the directive,

The newly formed East Malibu Neighborhood Alliance, a group of local businesses and residents working together to improve their community, held its inaugural meeting at Malibu BUngalows on Sunday, Jan. 18.

“Neighbors reconnected, shared stories from the past year, and discussed current topics with possible

solutions,” attendee Pablo Capra said. “We discussed the graffiti on La Costa Beach’s ruined walls and the volume of rising sediment under the Las Flores Canyon bridge caused by the last hard rains.” Community engagement is central to the Alliance’s mission, and the group will have free monthly gatherings to discuss helping to restore East Malibu. One initiative is to remove the storm debris at Las

Tension between the public’s right to preserve and enjoy iconic bluewater and coastal corridor views and the right of landowner Richard Weintraub to build a one-story, single family residence on his land overlooking Malibu’s coastline made for a contentious Malibu Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 20. Upset residents implored the commission to deny Weintraub’s project application, noting that the bluewater view and coastal vista corridors encompassing Latigo Shores, Paradise Cove and Point Dume is priceless and of enormous value to Malibu, while Weintraub seeks approval to build a home on the land and made some concessions to appease the concerns of both residents and commissioners.

Weintraub’s first request was to merge two Assessor parcel numbers and a lot merger to consolidate two existing parcels into one, located in the Rural Residential, Two-Acre zoning district at 25200 Pacific Coast Highway. He also applied to

OPINION

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The Malibu Association of REALTORS® reflects on 2025

As the chair of our Malibu Association of REALTORS® (MAR) Long Range Planning and Innovation, I am proud to reflect on our members’ hard work, community service, and collective achievements in 2025. This was a challenging year for Malibu, businesses, and the community.

MAR is Malibu’s largest professional organization, with over 1,000 members. A full quarter of our executive board lost their homes in the Palisades Fire. But, like the resilience that is the heart of our beloved town, so is that of our members. We hurt, stumble, and re-emerge, just as the phoenix, just as our beautiful Malibu. Below is a partial list of 21 con-

tributions, one for each of Malibu’s 21 Miles, delivered by our MAR Members

1. Veterans Day Event — Produced for 26 years by MAR Director and Past President Ani Dermenjian, with sponsorship funds from MAR.

2. MAR Hosted Malibu City Council Candidates Forum — Fully produced and funded by MAR.

3. Annual Donation to the Malibu High School Scholarship Fund.

4. Support for Local Families & Seniors in Need — Member-led food, clothing, and emergency assistance drives.

5. Malibu Rebuilding Symposium — MAR-produced and funded, guiding fire victims through complex rebuild processes with the enthusiastic assistance of Pepperdine University.

6. Hero of the Quarter Awards — Celebrating extraordinary contributions of members that go above and beyond serving the needs of the community, performing charitable and heroic acts, and promoting positivity.

7. MAR Beach Cleanups — Bi-monthly trash collection on our local beaches.

8. Health & Wellness Week —

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have immediate unmet needs.

A full week of lectures, classes, and community wellness events by renowned speakers and instructors.

9. Malibu High Grad Night Sponsorship. Funding and promoting safe and sober celebration for our graduating senior class.

10. Funding provided to Topanga Enrichment Program (TEP), supporting enriched educational experiences for Topanga Elementary students.

11. Funding and collaboration with the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), a renowned property-owners’ advocacy and defense nonprofit.

12. The complete Overhaul of the Malibu/Topanga Real Estate Local Advisory Conditions Form — Providing essential buyer education of local conditions.

13. Malibu Charitable Fund — Direct cash donations to those who

14. Support of Local Businesses MAR purchased gift cards from Malibu merchants and donated them to fire victims.

15. Creation & Promotion of “Dine Local” Events — Supporting restaurants during and after the PCH closure.

16. Education funding, support, and promotion of local and regional public education initiatives.

17. Donor to Neighborhood Housing Services of LA, supporting affordable housing programs.

18. Creator of the “Slow Your Pace on PCH” campaign, promoting safety across PCH.

19. Sponsorship and Membership in Smart Coast California, advocating for science-based coastal policy and sea-level modeling.

20. Countless hours of Arson

How I became a burnout and other life lessons from the Palisades Fire

Losing my home in the Palisades Fire was, without question, a very stressful event in my life. And I say that as someone who has hand-knit 20 sweaters. On pur -

pose. With tiny needles. The fire didn’t just take my home. It erased nearly every piece of art I ever made, starting with my award-winning pastel clown drawing from the L.A. County Fair when I was 10 — the one my husband proudly framed and hung in his office like it was a Picasso (or maybe Red Skelton). It took decades of the rugs and needlework I designed stitch by stitch. It took my family history and heirlooms from my parents — family stories meant for future generations. Of course, like other victims of fires past, it took precious family photos that weren’t yet digitized. My favorite photograph of my 8-year-old son

at a friend’s birthday, his arm casually draped around an orangutan’s, the two of them facing the camera with identical expressions of nonchalance. I can’t get a copy from the birthday boy either because his home burned in Woolsey.

When photos burn, do memories? Future generations will never look at that photo and smile, as I once did. Who will remember me if my childhood photos, albums, yearbooks — proof that I once lived in this place — are gone?

Jan. 7 hit like a gut punch. No sleep. Weight loss. Dry mouth so severe a doctor friend told me it was a trauma symptom no amount of water could fix. You can drink

Every parent in Malibu knows Pacific Coast Highway. We know the curves, the blind spots, the places where tourists slam their brakes for photos. We know where Emily Shane died. Where others have died. Where will the next death happen if we do nothing? But here is what most parents

do not know: The highway is not the most dangerous place your teenager will drive. The most dangerous place is wherever they are driving during their first 18 months behind the wheel. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, a reality that claims thousands of young lives every year. Children who believed they were ready. Parents who believed their child was different, smarter, and more careful. Your child is not different. Neither was mine.

On Feb. 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Malibu Middle School, AAA is offering something rare in traffic safety: a genuine intervention before the crisis begins. The “Dare to Prepare” workshop,

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Watch Patrols, CERT training, and staffing PCH Pass Centers by MAR members.

21. Donation to and support of Many Mansions, a nonprofit providing affordable housing and wraparound services to the homeless.

We are so proud of how our members accomplished all of this while grappling with their own losses and challenges. It proved one thing: Realtors don’t just serve Malibu — they ARE Malibu. They show up, step in, support each other and the community, and do so without hesitation. Malibu has its challenges, indeed, but we also have the spirit of ohana — the belief that we take care of one another as family.

From our family to yours, MAR extends our wishes for peace, resilience, and happiness in the new year.

Lake Mead and your mouth will still feel like the Mojave.

But as brutal as the fire was, it turned out to be the warm-up act.

The real stress came afterward.

But before I get to that, let me offer another public service announcement on what not to say to fire victims. I do call myself a victim — or better yet, a burnout.

(It’s got a nice ring to it.)

Here’s what I heard from well-meaning people: “Be resilient.”

“Now you can build bigger and better!”

“Sorry you didn’t get the rental you wanted. I’m sure you’ll find a better one.”

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Getting the debris removed was actually more stressful than having my house burn. At our first grim town hall at Malibu High School, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representative, you know the one, Col. “We-operate-at-the-speedof-trust,” urged everyone to sign a Right of Entry so the USACE could remove our debris, for free! Sounded lovely and too good to be true. Trust but verify, they say. So, I made a few calls. A few dozen, actually. I spoke to hotline employees who had no idea what

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Malibu rent stabilization panel advances new rules

The Malibu Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Commission advanced key updates to its regulations during its Jan. 15,meeting, adopting streamlined rules while grappling with longstanding questions about historical rent data and a pending rent adjustment application amid resident concerns over subleasing limits.

The commission, chaired by Kevin Shenkman and including Vice Chair Bill Sampson, Commissioners Sam Shenkman, Paul Grisanti, and Scott Blum, convened at City Hall with a quorum present. Commissioner Grisanti arrived shortly after the meeting opened.

The panel approved the agenda and deferred a demonstration of the city’s online agenda notification system due to projector issues, rescheduling it for the next meeting. Staff reported that ordinance recommendations from the commission remain tentatively slated for the City Council’s Feb. 9 meeting.

A major focus was the review and adoption of updated commission regulations. The commission adopted chapters 1 through 6 of a revised framework proposed by an ad hoc subcommittee, repealing older chapters 5 through 32 (with some already repealed at the prior meeting). The new structure reorganizes and streamlines rules for the commission’s operations.

The vote was 3-2, with Shenkman, Sampson, and Sam Shenkman in favor, and Blum and Grisanti opposed. The motion directed staff to return with a memorializing resolution at the next

meeting, but the regulations take effect immediately.

Discussion highlighted the regulations’ role in supporting the city’s mobilehome rent control ordinance, originally adopted in the 1990s. City Attorney Monica Castillo clarified that section 3002 of the old regulations required park owners to provide documents in 1991 (or around 1995 per some references) for initial base rent determinations, not necessarily ongoing retention.

At the prior meeting, the commission had requested the city manager seek such historical records from park owners to better understand rent history, especially given missing annual summaries post-2011 from parks like Point Dume Club and Paradise Cove. Staff confirmed the request had not yet been made due to holiday timing and a need for clarity, but agreed to proceed without a new vote.

Public speakers expressed frustration over delays and a lack of progress. Paradise Cove representative Steve Dahlberg voiced disappointment at limited notice and offered park owner input, noting concerns about proposed deletions and simplifications. Point Dume Club resident Janet Levine criticized slow action, questioned interim city management, and urged access to all historical documents to check for irregularities.

Residents Catarina Vinegra and Jeff Ortiz praised commissioners’ efforts but stressed the need for engagement and raised alarms about proposed sublease controls in the pending ordinance amendments. Ortiz highlighted high home values in Point Dume Club — often exceeding $1 million — and financing challenges, warning that sublease caps could leave owners “underwater” on loans.

Ortiz asked for the sublease formula details and a process for adjustments. Commissioner Grisanti objected to sublease limits as beyond the original rent stabilization intent, while Chair Shenkman defended them as a local solution to prevent “double-dipping” and avoid harsher state intervention.

Shenkman noted upcoming discussions in Sacramento regarding Assembly Bill 768, which addresses subleasing issues in mobilehome parks. He emphasized the commission’s recommendations aim to balance protections while avoiding statewide measures that might favor park owners more.

In a procedural move, Shenkman deemed complete a pending rent adjustment application from the Point Dume Club Residence Association challenging the prior year’s CPI-based increase. The application, already served on park owners, triggers a hearing within 50-70 days per ordinance.

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The commission will consider any reversal by 3/5 vote at its next meeting, with copies circulated to members.

Staff demonstrated the city’s agenda notification system on malibucity.org, urging sign-ups for alerts on meetings, including the commission’s third-Thursday sessions at 1:30 p.m.Public comments closed with calls for accountability, resident participation and fair processes.

Recommendations head to the City Council next month, where final decisions on ordinance changes will occur. Deputy City Manager Frances Arricale noted incoming City Manager Joe Irvin starts March 2.

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Angeles Fire Department faces criticism over hiring of PR firm

The Los Angeles Fire Department is under renewed scrutiny-this time for hiring a celebrity public relations firm to help shape a positive narrative after the disastrous Palisades Fire.

According to an investigation by the Los Angeles Times, the department’s charitable arm, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, received millions of dollars in charitable donations after officials pleaded to the public that the department was underfunded to properly protect the city from another catastrophic blaze.

The Times reports some of those funds were not used to pay for more equipment or training, but funded PR firm, the Lede Company, to craft a campaign to rehabilitate the department’s damaged reputation. Neither the Lede Company nor the Foundation is commenting on how much money was paid by the charity, but former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso is.

The billionaire real estate developer gave a million dollars to the charity with a commitment to contribute yearly totaling $5 million. Caruso said the foundation needs to come clean on its spending with the Lede Company whose clients include A-list actors such as Reese Witherspoon and Charlize Theron.

Caruso is calling for an audit of the nonprofit that in 2023-24 listed its net assets at $12.3 million on its tax return. LA Mayor Bass’ former rival says he will withhold future donations to the foundation unless an audit is conducted to ensure “transparency.”

Current LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, a former LA Unified school superintendent, is also criticizing Bass, the LAFD, and its foundation saying the Lede Company’s role in the foundation

shows “an unconscionable lack of transparency.”

Another critic, Executive Director of Charity Watch, a nonprofit watchdog group, Laurie Styron, said the foundation “should be excited about” disclosing donor funded projects including on public relations. Styron is quoted: “The fact that they’re being cagey about it is eyebrow-raising.”

The LAFD has faced condemnation for its highly edited after-action report on the Palisades Fire that watered down department failures including pre-deployment of crews in predicted high fire danger conditions and only a brief mention of the Lachman fire a week earlier, now believed to be the ignition point of the deadly blaze responsible for 12 deaths and the loss of thousands of homes and businesses in one of the most costly disasters ever in California history.

ICE enforcement intensifies across LA County and nation

As the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement efforts enter their second year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have ramped up significantly in California, particularly in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. However, Malibu residents appear to remain largely unaffected by direct raids or arrests, with no recent reports of ICE activity.

Nationwide, ICE’s detention population has reached a record

high of approximately 73,000 individuals as of mid-January, an 84% increase from the same period last year and the highest level in the agency’s history. This surge reflects a shift away from prior policies that prioritized serious criminal offenders, national security threats, and recent border crossers. Instead, enforcement now includes broader “at-large” arrests, worksite raids, and apprehensions during routine immigration check-ins or court appearances.

In Southern California, targeted operations have continued into 2026. Over the past few weeks, ICE conducted enforcement actions in areas including Downey, Silver Lake, Eagle Rock, and parts of the Inland Empire such as Jurupa Valley, Riverside, Fontana, and Bloomington. In one recent incident in Downey on Jan. 10, agents arrested 11 individuals from Mexico and El Salvador described by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as immigration violators. Additional reports from mid-January highlighted activity in Compton/Willowbrook, where agents reportedly opened fire during an operation, though details remain limited.

Two high-profile deaths have drawn national attention and fueled protests against ICE tactics. In early January, separate incidents in Minneapolis resulted in the fatal shootings of two individuals during encounters with ICE agents: Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three and activist, who was shot in her vehicle on Jan. 7 after an encounter with agents, and Alex Pretti, a ICU Nurse who cared for

veterans at the Minneapolis VA, who was killed this past weekend after attending a protest against ICE where he brought a loaded gun for unknown reasons. Authorities described both shootings as responses to perceived threats, claims critics have condemned as excessive force. The incidents, captured on video, sparked widespread outrage, protests in multiple cities including Los Angeles, and calls for investigations into ICE use-offorce policies. Federal officials have defended the actions, while local leaders and advocates have rejected those claims and highlighted concerns over escalation.

Additionally, earlier incidents in Southern California tied to ICE raids contributed to fatalities, including cases where individuals fled operations and were struck in traffic (such as on freeways near raid sites in 2025), though the most recent spotlight has fallen on the January shootings. These events have intensified debates over enforcement methods, with immigrant rights groups alleging excessive violence and racial profiling.

Los Angeles County officials have responded by advancing measures to limit federal immigration enforcement. On Jan. 13, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to establish “ICE-free” zones on county-owned properties, barring immigration agents from such spaces amid concerns over escalating violence during enforcement actions. This follows earlier state legislation in 2025 requiring federal officers to

OBITUARIES

With deep sadness, the family of Darlene Carole Dubray announces her passing on January 2, 2026, at her home in Malibu, California, following a brief illness.

Darlene is survived by her mother and stepfather, Alida Dubray and Donald Woods,

predeceased by stepsister Jennfer Woods (1989) and fondly remembered by aunts and uncles, Gesina Henderson (Dave), Christian Moes (Mireille), David Moes (Mary Helen), Barbara Ward (Mike), and several cousins.

In her lifetime, her adventurous nature took her to several countries, including Thailand, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and several other Central American countries.  She found her home in the United States, living first in Kauai, Hawaii, and later in Malibu.

She was an avid surfer and paddleboarder and had given morning surf reports on KBUU-LP, a radio station serving Malibu at 99.1FM. She was active in the community, finding herself pictured, quoted, and written about in the Malibu Times and Malibu Magazine.

Her interests included being a

member of the Malibu Optimist Club, a docent at Adamson House, and a participant in events with the Malibu Seniors Center. Since 2015, she was active with Malibu CERT (California Emergency Response Team) in training sessions and during the Woolsey fire, COVID intervention, and Palisades fire deployments.  She enjoyed her participation with Pasadena Media as a technical director, experiencing the various ins and outs of producing local television shows and movies. In lieu of flowers, donations in Darlene’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.

Interment will take place at a later date in a private ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery in Markham, Ontario, Canada.

Tributes and condolences can be shared in Darlene’s obituary at Dixongarland.com

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CITY OF MALIBU RIBBON

CUTTING: PCH SIGNAL

SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT

The City of Malibu will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the completion of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Signal Synchronization Project, the city’s most significant investment in traffic safety and mobility. This state-of-the-art system links 12 traffic signals between

Topanga Canyon Boulevard and John Tyler Drive, allowing real-time adjustments to improve traffic flow, regulate speeds, and enhance safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

The $19.1 million project, funded by Los Angeles County Measure R and Measure M, is the culmination of more than seven years of planning and coordination with Caltrans and Los Angeles County and was recognized as the 2025 Project of the Year in Transportation by the Ventura County Chapter of the American Public Works Association.

The Signal Synchronization Project complements Malibu’s broader PCH safety efforts, including legislative measures, increased law enforcement, infrastructure upgrades, public education campaigns, and long-term planning with

identify themselves and restricting entry in certain locations, including protections around schools and childcare facilities.

California has been a focal point of the national crackdown, with reports of expanded drone surveillance, data-driven targeting, and increased interior enforcement. A University of California study linked widespread raids in 2025 to a 3.1% drop in private-sector employment statewide, as fear of enforcement deterred workers from showing up to jobs. Immigrant rights advocates have raised alarms about racial profiling, with U.S. citizens and legal residents reporting increased scrutiny based on appearance.

Despite the activity in nearby Los Angeles and other parts of the county, Malibu has seen no confirmed ICE raids, arrests, or operations in recent months.

CALENDAR

Caltrans. Speakers at the Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference will include Mayor Marianne Riggins, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, and representatives from Caltrans and community partners. The event will be held at the PCH and Webb Way Triangle Lot, with parking available at 23835 Civic Center Way. For more information, visit PCH Signal Synchronization Project or PCH Safety Initiatives

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES: DION LEONARD

The City of Malibu and LA County Library are excited to welcome bestselling author and ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard as the next featured guest in the Malibu Library Speaker Series. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., Leonard will share the inspiring true story of his journey across the 155-mile

Local officials and community groups continue to monitor developments closely. Residents with concerns about immigration status or potential encounters are advised to consult trusted legal resources, such as immigrant advocacy organizations, for guidance on rights during any potential interaction with federal agents.

Caltrans announces weekly PCH and Topanga Canyon Boulevard closures for Palisades

Fire repairs

Caltrans has released its weekly closure schedule for Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Topanga Canyon Boulevard as fire-repair and utility work continues in areas damaged by the Palisades Fire. The following traffic impacts are expected from Saturday, Jan. 25 through Saturday, Feb. 1, with all work weather-permitting and subject to change.

Gobi Desert ultramarathon and the life-changing bond he formed with a small stray dog named Gobi. Their encounter quickly became an extraordinary friendship, and when Gobi went missing at the end of the race, a nationwide search was launched to reunite them. Attendees will hear about Leonard and Gobi’s unforgettable adventure, the search to bring Gobi home, and the powerful connection they share. Finding Gobi will be available for purchase at the event, and a book signing will follow the conversation. For more information, contact the Malibu Library.

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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS CHARO

Join us for an unforgettable evening on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. with Charo, the worldrenowned flamenco guitarist

Temescal Canyon Road (Pacific Palisades) to Carbon Beach Terrace (Malibu)

Motorists should expect reduced speeds, lane closures, and intermittent full closures throughout the corridor.

Current Conditions

Temescal Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard: 35 mph speed limit with cones and signage in place

• Sunset Boulevard to Carbon Beach

Terrace: Active work zone with single-lane closures and a 25 mph speed limit

• Possible weekday lane closures: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. anywhere along PCH

Planned Work Zones and Closures

Trancas Canyon Road to Guernsey Avenue and Corral Canyon Bridge: Active work zones with possible nighttime closures

• South of Las Flores Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard: Fire-damage repairs,

celebrated for her technical brilliance, vibrant stage presence, and signature sense of humor. Trained by legendary classical guitarist Andrés Segovia, Charo seamlessly blends classical mastery with Latin rhythms and pop culture flair. Her performances are as joyful as they are virtuosic — promising a high-energy, entertaining night filled with music and personality. Visit arts.pepperdine. edu/events/2025-2026-season/ charo-25-26.htm for more information.

MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AT MALIBU

CITY HALL

The Malibu Unified School District will hold its regular School Board Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. The meeting will

drainage improvements, and slope stabilization; lane closures 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays

South of Big Rock Drive: Catchment wall construction; northbound reduced to one lane, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

• Las Flores Canyon Road to Topanga Canyon Boulevard (Southern California Edison trenching):

Northbound closures: 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

• 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends

• 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily

• Southbound closures: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends

• 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily

• South of Topanga Canyon Boulevard: Slope and culvert work; northbound closed 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays Coastline Drive to Porto Marina Way (Getty Villa area): Retaining wall construction; northbound closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

presented in partnership with The Emily Shane Foundation and Streets Are For Everyone, is not driver’s education. This is not about memorizing street signs or practicing three-point turns. This is about confronting an uncomfortable truth: You will hand your teenager car keys, essentially a weapon they do not know how to use, before their brain is capable of the risk assessment that keeps them alive. The prefrontal cortex does not fully mature until the mid-20s.

cover district updates, policy discussions, and community education initiatives. Residents, parents, and community members are encouraged to attend and participate in the conversation. For more information, contact the Malibu Unified School District.

ONGOING

MALIBU FARMERS MARKET | SUNDAYS

The Malibu Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of fresh, local produce, and artisanal goods. Currently located at Legacy Park, the market provides a great opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the scenic beauty of Malibu. For updates and more information on the market, visit malibufarmersmarket.net. Make sure to stop by for a vibrant shopping experience this Sunday!

PCH

• Closed to the public daily from midnight to 5 a.m.

One-way traffic with pilot car between post miles 2.5 and 2.8 for emergency repairs

• One-way traffic for SCE trenching between post miles 4.3 and 6.7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays

Drivers are urged to use caution while traveling through work zones. Fines are doubled in construction areas. Significant delays should be expected, especially during peak hours.

Caltrans reminds motorists to check QuickMap for real-time road conditions and closure updates and to review posted project information for detailed repair schedules.

Residents and travelers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and drive safely as repair efforts continue along the Malibu and Pacific Palisades coastline.

The statistics are brutal. Nighttime driving is four times more dangerous for teen drivers. Fifty-six percent of teenagers who die in crashes were not wearing seatbelts. The presence of even one teenage passenger exponentially increases the risk of a crash. States with comprehensive Graduated Driver Licensing programs report up to 38% reductions in fatal crashes among 16-year-olds. But compliance requires parents who understand the restrictions and enforce them.

This two-hour workshop will give you the tools to take con -

trol of your teenager’s safety. You will learn how to structure the 50 hours of supervised practice California requires so that your child experiences varied conditions: rain, darkness, highway merging, and heavy traffic. Research shows varied practice reduces crashes by 30% once teens begin driving independently. You will learn which vehicles offer genuine protection and which are rolling coffins marketed to families who prioritize cost over survival. You will learn what separates legitimate driving schools from diploma mills that prioritize throughput over outcomes. The workshop is free. If you have a child aged 14 to 17, you need to be in that room. If your child is younger, come anyway. The conversation needs to start now, not at 15 1/2, when they’re already eligible for their learner’s permit, and the pressure to “just let them drive like everyone else” becomes overwhelming.

For 16 years, The Emily Shane Foundation has worked to prevent other families from experiencing what we experienced. We launched Driving Change. We pushed for speed cameras on PCH. We fought for the $55 million safety project that could finally make the highway survivable. But PCH is just 21 miles. Your teenager will drive thousands of miles on roads across California, across the country, for the rest of their life. The best safety infrastructure in the world cannot protect a driver who does not understand risk.

Feb. 9 at Malibu Middle School. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Two hours that could give you decades more with

one-story, 9,219-square-foot single-family residence, including a 1,000-squarefoot subterranean two-car garage, 1,523-square-foot basement, 676-squarefoot gym and a detached 465-square-foot guest house, accompanied by swimming pools, a spa, driveways, decks, landscape, water features, hardscape, grading, retaining walls, and an onsite wastewater treatment system. The property is on the southside of Pacific Coast Highway and abuts Bayshore Drive.

Representing the applicant, consultant Don Schmitz noted that the project was respectful of the Environmentally Safe Habitat Area on part of the lot where purple and green willows and buckwheat sage grow. Schmitz characterized the application as a “clean sheets project,” and noted that Weintraub has made several changes to the plans at the request of staff and city consultants. He first filed his application in 2019, conferred with staff and city consultants, and modified his plans to conform to the city’s requests. The application was deemed complete in 2023 and story poles were placed. The Public Works Department required modifications to grading and drainage and, in that regard, Schmitz noted Weintraub has spent $500,000 on ensuring geotechnical requirements are compliant, is installing 77 caissons to stabilize the parcel at a cost of $10 million which will help adjacent lots, and that the landscaping will not negatively affect the groundwater table in the historic landslide area because the gravity-based system utilizes evapotransportation and thus the development will not contribute to groundwater.

Contract Planner Allison Cook reported about the application and noted that the city received correspondence objecting to the application from Pacific Coast Land Consulting in August, expressing concerns about the city’s geotechnical consultants’ seismic methodologies and their report relating to slope stability and the geological structure of the parcel. Specifically, Ralph Jeffrey of Pacific Coast Land opined that the city’s consultant, Feffer Geological Consulting, had not utilized the correct analysis to assess the parcel. The staff report noted that Feffer had responded to Jeffrey’s

Flores Creek and other disruptive items, including solicitation flyers and posters. Further, the group aims to help area homeowners rebuild and to help connect residents with local volunteerism opportunities. Volunteers will remove graffiti after a homeowner approves, and they will coordinate sandbag distribution during storms.

Sediment clogs Las Flores Creek — disposal options

The event was hosted by Lynn Bealer, proprietor of Malibu BUngalows, who discussed sediment-caused clogging of the creek, noting that a debris-filled creek is susceptible to further serious flooding. “I received an email from our Caltrans project manager stating they will start removing the vast amounts of sediment upstream, downstream and under the bridge as soon as they get the director’s order,” she said.

Attendee Paul Grisanti, a former mayor and councilmember in Malibu and a past president and board member of Smart Coast California, a nonprofit organization that focuses on smart land use policies in coastal regions, discussed the importance of sediment flowing to the ocean and noted that the deposition process helps create sand for beaches. The life cycle of sand involves ocean waves and currents picking up deposited sediment and moving it parallel to the shore, whereupon the waves break at the shoreline, losing energy and leaving behind sand, which accumulates to form beaches.

“Everybody needs to realize that what we’re doing is not the best for the ocean!” Grisanti lamented. “Historically, people come to Malibu for the beaches, but unfortunately, even as many of us are worried about sea level rise, we’ve done all we can to prevent sediment from flowing to the ocean. We’re preventing any rocks and soil that have washed down from the mountains to reach the ocean where they would fulfill their duty to create new sand.”

Grisanti elaborated: “The debris

concerns, satisfying staff that the geotechnical analysis was acceptable.

The relevant standard for assessing Weintraub’s application

The Malibu Local Implementation Plan, Section 6.5 (A)(2) addresses scenic and visual resources and includes regulations aimed at restricting development areas to lessen the impact on scenic highways and public viewing spots. The provision states in relevant part, “Where there is no feasible alternative that is not visible from scenic highways or public viewing areas, the development area shall be restricted to minimize adverse impacts on views from scenic highways and public viewing areas.”

Public Comment

During public comment, Jeffrey again voiced his concerns regarding the geotechnical analysis, but a city consultant informed commissioners that the property was correctly assessed using acceptable standards.

Several residents urged the commission to deny the application, noting there were alternatives for Weintraub’s home that would not obstruct bluewater views.

“Stop kowtowing to developers!” resident Charlotte Jones beseeched the commission. “The proposed plans for the home are not the least restrictive alternative as required by the city’s laws. If the commission grants this application it will destroy some of the greatest views in America!” Jones noted that if the city gives up the views for the public, the city is potentially giving up tourism revenue which is a major component of the city’s economy.

“Please deny the project as designed,” said Patt Healy on behalf of the Malibu Coalition for Slow Growth. “Merger of the two lots is discretionary and if the berm is removed and the structures are further exposed, the view corridor will be even further obstructed.”

Jeffrey again voiced his concerns regarding the geotechnical analysis. Several residents urged the commission to deny the application, noting there were alternatives for Weintraub’s home that would not obstruct bluewater views.

Speaking for the Malibu Township Council and noting the organization was established in 1947, Bill Sampson

basins that we have constructed are trapping sediment before going to the ocean and oftentimes, government officials want to take removed sediment to landfills instead of letting it proceed to the ocean.”

In Grisanti’s view, “The ideal thing for Caltrans to do is to take the sediment out to the end of where the concreted drainage area is as the creek approaches the ocean.” He noted that after water goes under the Las Flores Bridge on Pacific Coast Highway next to Duke’s Malibu restaurant, there is a concrete bottom to the flow area. If Caltrans can move the sand closer to the ocean so that waves have a chance of taking it away, that will help with keeping sand on the beaches.”

Las Flores Creek Bridge improvements

Caltrans’ forthcoming work, identified in the Caltrans 2025 project list, will upgrade bridge rails to safety standards and will involve seismic retrofitting. The effort will also focus on stormwater improvements in the area and

agreed with Jeffrey that the geotechnical analysis and staff’s analysis, “did not set forth the worst case conditions the parcel could experience.” He noted that a cross-section analysis of Weintraub’s land confirms there are landslide conditions across the entire site. “The local coastal program’s requirements exist to prevent a failure,” Sampson opined.

Chiming in, Ryan Embree also voiced objections, stating that “This is not a theoretical landslide and I advocate that the applicant lower the project height and reduce the square footage of the project as the proposed square footage is too large for the neighborhood.”

After hearing public comment, the commission first discussed the impact of berms along Pacific Coast Highway that partially go onto the parcel and they noted that Caltrans could at some point reduce or eliminate the berms, which would result in more of the proposed project being visible from Pacific Coast Highway. That unknown factor concerned commissioners. When Commission Chair Elizabeth Riddick asked Cook whether staff had reached out to Caltrans to inquire what that agency’s plans for the berms are, Cook stated that Caltrans would not respond.

Overall, Weintraub’s request also raised commissioners’ concerns regarding bluewater views and views of a vista all the way to the Point Dume promontory. Riddick and Commissioners Marni Kamins and John Mazza pressed Weintraub and Schmitz regarding whether the plans could be altered so as to not impede views of Malibu Beach and Dan Blocker Beach, and so it also would not partially obstruct views of Latigo Shores, Paradise Cove and Point Dume.

After a brief recess, Weintraub offered to eliminate the guest house to improve the view corridor. Commissioners pressed further, still convinced that there is a less restrictive alternative for the structures Weintraub seeks to build. Ultimately, the applicant team offered to also reduce the height of the primary residence by an additional two feet. Commissioner Skylar Peak stated he was concerned because the application proposed structures that

will upgrade drainage systems for Las Flores Creek. Other projects include culvert replacements and habitat restoration along Pacific Coast Highway.

The Malibu Times to try to reach Caltrans regarding whether the removed sediment will be placed where it can contribute to sand formation, as opposed to being taken to the landfill.

Aloha and Mahalo! Duke’s is opening soon Bealer and Grisanti noted that the Alliance will also focus on supporting businesses in East Malibu. It is Bealer’s understand ing that Duke’s General Manager, Jimmy Chavez, is making every effort to open the restaurant. “If Duke’s opens on Valentine’s Day that would be amazing!” Bealer exclaimed, noting the irony that, “Their doing so on that day would be exactly one year from the great mudslide of 2025.”

For information concerning the Alliance’s next meeting, visit eastma eastmalibualliance@gmail.com

Application to implement Phases 2, 3a, and 4a of the Malibu Middle and High schools

The commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-04 certifying that the proposed project for implementing Phases 2, 3a and 4a of the construction of Malibu Middle and High Schools comports with the final environmental impact report, the mitigation and monitoring program, the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted by the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Board of Education in 2022, certified by the City Council’s Resolution No. 22-32, and the approving Coastal Development permit, site plan review, demolition permit and specific implementation plan.

The project involves construction of a new two-story 18,911 square-foot middle school gym and outdoor sports courts, a one-story 9,243 square-foot middle school student activity, food service and special education building with a canopy, a one-story 333 squarefoot broadcasting/media arts building, a middle school quad and walkways, site improvements, on-grade solar installation, landscaping, grading and underground utility work.

The commissioners unanimously approved the application.

Accessory Dwelling Units

The Commission adopted a zoning text amendment incorporating new state laws and clarifications to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code to update regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs (JADUs).

SB 543 provides that local ordinances governing ADUs and JADUs cannot unreasonably restrict the ability to create ADUs and JADUs. Addressing maximum size, the Malibu ordinance was clarified to provide that all sizes discussed in the city’s provisions concern net square footage and the phrase “interior livable space” was added to various sections governing minimum and maximum square footage.

“Ministerial approval” now applies to approving applications to build ADUs

Applications must be reviewed for completeness within 15 business days, and the city must provide an appeal process and reach a determination within 60 days of receipt of a written appeal. To comply with SB 543, Malibu cannot delay approval of ADUs and JADUs until a primary single-story or multifamily dwelling is built.

Finally, SB 543 requires Malibu’s regulations to allow both one attached and one detached ADU, plus one JADU on a single-family lot, external ADUs on multifamily lots, and the new law now mandates that fire sprinklers may not be required for JADUs if they are not required for a primary dwelling.

The second new state law, SB 9, mandates that the city cannot impose owner occupancy requirements when a JADU has independent sanitation facilities. Additionally, AB 1154 mandates that the city must require that JADUs be rented for longer than a 30-day term.

The fourth new law, AB 462, instructs that the coastal development permit process must occur concurrently with the planning/zoning permit application, and the city’s failure to timely act within 60 days results in the application being deemed approved. AB 462 also provides that a certificate of occupancy must be issued for an ADU when it is constructed after a primary dwelling has been destroyed in a disaster in a county that is the subject of a proclamation of emergency made by the governor after Feb. 1, 2025, as is Los Angeles County. This final amendment to laws relating to ADUs and JADUs took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature on Oct. 10, 2025, whereas the other three laws took effect on Jan. 1.

With regard to next steps for the ADU and JADU provisions the commission approved, the Malibu City Council must approve the ADU/ JADU ordinance changes recommended by the commission before the ordinance is adopted and submitted to the the California Department of Housing and Community Development, which will review the ADU

the restaurant’s Hawaiian décor. Koa is a traditional material used in building outrigger canoes and is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, but rare elsewhere.

The ceremonial rite was held because the landmark restaurant, that is the first to greet visitors driving north, is about to reopen its doors, but Chavez is reluctant to say exactly when because of unforeseen delays, including supply chain issues, recent heavy storms that caused some additional roof damage, and “things like that.”

While the restaurant has been closed for over a year, last summer many employees were able to get back to work when the restaurant’s banquet room was able to reopen. Chavez is hopeful about the future.

“For the first time, getting everyone together and the whole process of expelling the negative thoughts and energy and bringing the positive thoughts, it just really felt very uplifting for everyone to see light at the end of the tunnel and that we should be less than a month away,” he said.

Chavez has also been overwhelmed with positive energy from the community that is anxious to return to Duke’s.

“Everyone on social media has been reaching out and super excited for us to open,” he said. “I think there’s one shared sentiment from everyone in Malibu and that’s just not sure what the future holds for PCH and construction, when is that going to feel normal again? I don’t think anybody has the answer to that, but it’s going to be a little while. We just are excited to be able to have our restaurant back open and have our community back

homeowners using federal emergency funds to rebuild would be allowed to bypass traditional city and county approval processes and instead selfcertify to federal authorities that their projects meet local health and safety standards.

Section 2 of the order states: “It is the policy of my Administration that federally funded reconstruction projects … not be frustrated by unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive permitting requirements” and therefore directs federal agencies to promulgate regulations that pre-empt state and local permitting processes and replace them with a self-certification of compliance “with respect to the structure proposed to be rebuilt using Federal emergency-relief funds.”

Even if such preemption were upheld by the courts, it appears single-family homes would

USACE policies were or what rights homeowners were signing away.

To call representatives who confidently contradicted previous calls. To call the LA County debris removal hotline or FEMA was to enter the Ninth Circle of Hell. “Hold on while I check the website,” they’d offer helpfully. Shouldn’t hotline employees know more than Google? And shouldn’t they know how to pronounce Army Corps of Engineers (hint: it’s not

in our building as soon as we can.”

Before opening to the general public, however, Duke’s will host a special pre-opening dinner exclusively for first responders as a gesture of gratitude to the fire crews from Los Angeles to Ventura County, local law enforcement, and lifeguards “who helped save our building.”

The restaurant’s always upbeat “Ambassador of Aloha,” the original Gidget, Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman, reflected on the spirit of her colleagues and their initiative to get Duke’s running again.

“Seeing all my co-workers was a real rush. I was so happy,” she said. “It’s been a year! Loved seeing Chef Calvin back and having a sneak look at the fantastic, ‘bitchen’ kitchen, all new and sparkling. Everyone has a truly strong sense of community among us. We are all a big unshakeable family. The spirit of Duke is omnipresent.”

qualify for self-certification only if rebuilt using federal funds, presumably Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. The problem is the victim only qualifies for such loans if insurance proceeds have been exhausted on construction expenses, and construction cannot commence until permits have been issued.

The Executive Order starts with a sharp rebuke of California and the Los Angeles city and county government policies. Section One states they “failed to contain wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles and consumed nearly 40,000 acres of homes and businesses. The State and local governments failed to engage in responsible forest management systems out of a misguided commitment to naturalist and climate policies, which increased the severity of the fires. They failed to maintain water distribution and reservoir systems so that these systems would be available and fully functional in case of emergency. They then failed to quickly

crying in the background and dogs barking. Either they were working from home or USACE had subleased space at a local kennel/orphanage.

Of course, we wanted to remove debris quickly “for the safety of the community,” as government officials urged while casually ignoring that small clause stating that if they damaged your property or your neighbor’s property, that was all on you. It’s called indemnification. So, if USACE (actually an unnamed USACE subcontractor) acts recklessly, they get to run away from responsibility. Albeit at the speed of trust.

communicate evacuation warnings and failed to act decisively or cohesively to contain the fire once it started burning. In fact, Mayor Karen Bass was not in Los Angeles to respond to the crisis because she was traveling abroad. This marked one of the greatest failures of elected political leadership in American history, from enabling the wildfires to failing to manage them, and it continues today with the abject failure to rebuild.” After then criticizing the response of the Biden administration (which remained in office for only two weeks after the fires), Trump touted the USACE debris removal response, stating it was the “fastest debris-removal operation in United States history.”

President Trump’s move sparked immediate sharp pushback from Gov. Newsom and other state and local officials. Los Angeles officials say close to 3,000 permits have been issued, although it is unclear how many sites have received reconstruction permits. To date, Malibu

victims who elected not to sign their legal rights away without informing anyone, this after the government subcontractors dumped hazardous waste into unapproved sites. My contractor dubbed it the “secret switcheroo” and it delayed my debris removal for months. And wouldn’t you know it — the USACE’s primary subcontractor is now facing mounds of criticism for sloppy and allegedly shoddy work. And for the record, the debris removal estimates you’ve seen in the news? Those are for flat lots. Not hillside properties where gravity and fire team up like supervillains.

has issued only 24.

Gov. Newsom suggested that the federal government lacks the authority to issue local building permits and argued that Trump’s order misses the real problem. “What communities lack is funding, not permits,” the governor said, urging the administration to send a comprehensive federal recovery package to Congress.

Newsom pointed to a bipartisan Jan. 7 letter from California lawmakers calling for additional disaster aid, saying families cannot rebuild without sufficient insurance payouts and federal support. Some residents echoed that view, noting that financial shortfalls — not red tape — remain the biggest obstacle to recovery.

Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce CEO Maryam Zar seemed skeptical of the Order, telling a publication that rebuilding depends on money and whether fire-affected property owners are getting their insurance claims paid out.

The “Phase 1” hazmat clean-up was completed in under 30 days. What officials didn’t mention was that they deferred a full third of the burned properties in both Eaton and Palisades areas. In Malibu proper, an even higher percentage. Apparently if your house burns on a hillside, you’re no longer part of the mission. Meanwhile, government officials congratulated themselves for finishing in record time. Kind of like running a marathon if you didn’t count any of the uphill parts. “What can I do for you?” folks would offer.

With clothes. With coffee. With a place to sit when your entire world is ash. Real friends don’t offer inspirational slogans. They offer socks. Through all of it, I learned that resilience isn’t a personality trait. It’s a survival response. You don’t “find your strength.” You get dragged into it.

And while I lost my house, my art, and my history, I gained a new identity: burnout. Survivor. Reluctant expert in insurance law.

I miss my clown drawing. But I’m still here. And I guess that’s

Malibu Life

Sharks celebrate seniors with a blowout win

Malibu High honors seniors as the Sharks turn their home gym into a high-flying showcase in win over Hueneme

By MCKENZIE JACKSON

Basketballs were dribbling around Malibu

High Sharks basketball player Mark Borre’s stomach before his team’s senior night matchup against Hueneme — he was a bit anxious.

“I was excited to play and help my team,” he said.

Fortunately, the senior settled down quickly once he stepped on the court in what eventually became

a Sharks blowout victory on Jan. 22 in Malibu’s home gym.

Borre, 18, a Kobe Bryant fan who has split time between Malibu’s junior varsity and varsity squads this season, scored his first two points on a fast - break layup — and he didn’t stop there. He finished Malibu’s 71–29 victory with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

“I just rebounded,” he said. “My teammates passed me the ball, and I shot it. I focused on

driving to the basket and hitting open shots.”

Borre and senior team managers Josh Spiess and Finn Agarwal were honored at center court during the contest. Spiess and Agarwal also donned Malibu jerseys and shorts and hit the court. Spiess scored two points on a floater, and Agarwal had several shot attempts.

Malibu head coach Matthew Gruskin said Borre, Spiess, and Agarwal are integral parts of the Sharks.

“Senior night was great,” he said. “It was great seeing them get out there in front of their friends and family and be part of the team’s success in a different capacity than they are used to. The smiles on their faces were great to see.”

The matchup has also been affectionately called a “dunkfest” by the Sharks and their supporters due to the number of one - handed and two - handed jams Malibu rained down on Hueneme defenders.

Embracing the beach vibe

Aviator Nation Malibu celebrates its 12th anniversary

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

“Aviator Nation is stoked to celebrate 12 memorable years in Malibu! It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re so grateful for the amazing support and sense of community we’ve experienced,” said AN Regional Manager Riley Draper. “The lasting friendships we’ve forged with locals, visitors, and neighboring businesses mean the world to us.”

The venue hosted a celebration on Jan. 14, predictably complete with live music as is befitting its focus on harkening back to California’s surfing aesthetic and all things 1970s.

While working at a surf shop, Paige Mycoskie, the visionary who founded the business, developed the global lifestyle brand in her Venice Beach garage in 2006, embracing the beach vibe. She purchased a sewing machine and spent nights after work teaching herself to sew, aiming to emulate the vintage pieces that she had been collecting for years. Mycoskie worked her way from stitching together T-shirts on her kitchen table 19 years ago to running one of the nation’s hottest brands, which is especially popular in TikTok nation.

Aviator Nation “celebrates a time when music, surfing, and love for community shaped our culture,” the venue’s website informs. “Our mission is to create qual-

Dora’s Aura

MALIBU SEEN

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

Michele Civetta updates the progress of the Doramentary

“Miki Dora could make eating a piece of chicken look like he was planning the Great Train Robbery.” That was a line from a review I wrote about “Surfers: The Movie” way back in the 1990s — a Gotcha project that featured Miki Dora speaking hauntingly and cryptically. Dora was an interesting chap — stylish surfer, too smart for his own good, someone who witnessed and participated in and reviled the commercialization and popularization of surfing out of the Golden Years of the 1950s into the plasticized turmoil of the 1960s.

The world changed a lot in that 10 years, and Dora wasn’t the only soul to get spun out by those changes.

In the early 1980s, I was surf tripping through Europe and met Dora living in his green Mercedes van behind a youth hostel in Biarritz. I didn’t know then what I know now, but Dora’s Aura was, in a word: gypsy. He radiated grift. I showed some Super 8 surf movies in the youth hostel, which Dora watched, then he disappeared for a while and came back. The next day, a Canadian girl was missing $2,000 in traveler’s checks. Was it Dora?

I guess we’ll never know. For a while, there was talk that Leonardo DiCaprio was going to make a movie about Dora. I thought Mark Ruffalo would be perfect as Dora, and Vince Vaughn as Greg Noll, but that project seems to be on the shelf.

Dirk Braun connected me with Michele Civetta, a film-maker keen to make a “Doramentary,” if you will. This past summer, I connected them with some people to talk to and some lost Dora footage and other resources. That project is now in post-production so I thought I would have a chat with the auteur to see how it’s going. If anyone reading this has Dora stories they would like to share to fill out this docuhistory, please contact Michele Civetta at mcivetta@mac. com

I saw a trailer for the Miki Dora documentary, Decided to share a sizzle of work in progress on the Dora doc. Like Dora’s conflict with self, sizzle reels are inevitable sales tools to explain projects and find money for our film, something eponymous with Dora’s cravings.

You started with that dialogue they used in “Surfers: The Movie”: “Everything’s going over my shoulder — teachers — and I’m shooting for my life.”

Dora’s quote from “Surfers The Movie” neatly expresses his contempt for authority. That he literally found his stasis as the world around him, those he rebelled against, the screaming teachers, nuns, and politicians crumbled into the crashing white water. His voice is like Colonel Kurtz in “Apocalypse Now.” The trailer looks good: you’ve got Tony Alva, Allen Sarlo, Joel Tudor, Jeff Hakman, and a bunch of people who knew Miki and aren’t hesitant to speak about him. His legacy has impacted the

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de/evolution of surfing. Dora had real respect for all the figures interviewed and I’m grateful for their cooperation as it is vital to keep legacy and generational transference of ideas alive especially in this post-COVID era of super-kookism.

How many people have you talked to?

In the process of filming, I’ve interviewed over 40 friends of Dora’s, the local legends, the French contingency, and his biographers. A small fraction compared to the 200+ interviews in the definitive work of David Rensin in his seminal “All for a Few Perfect Waves.”

Who else have you interviewed about Miki, and where?

Legendary ski, surf and educator Jan Meyer in Salt Lake City, legendary surf shapers Stephen Belly and Phil Grace, Don “the Pirate Captain” Wilson’s son Donny Jr in Encinitas, Yves Bessas in Guethary, Marichou Darendde, Paul Holmes, Linda Cuy, Skip Engblom, Denny Aaberg, Robbie Dick.

Oh, it’s good you talked to Denny Aaberg. He’s a historian and raconteur.

Coming up: planning to sit down with Nat Young in Sun Valley, Idaho. Dora’s criminal defense attorney Jan Lawrence Handzlik. Also trying to catch the elusive CR Stecyk III if the smoke signals arrive.

You know Steyck had his name legally changed to The Elusive CR Stecyk III? Not. Anyone say anything particularly revealing or new?

The biggest bombshell discovery, which has been corroborated by a few of the interviews, was revealed by Miki’s long-term girlfriend and criminal accomplice Linda Cuy. They had a child together, which was given up for adoption in Switzerland while Dora was on the lam.

Oy, that’s big. Did you try to find the person? That could be a nature/ nurture deal.

The details, rather apocryphal, will be unboxed in the film.

What was the genesis of this idea?

I’ve been reading about Dora for the last 20 years and did a deep dive as I developed an episodic TV series on surf outlaws: How surfers got around in the ‘70s — the grift, sleight of hand, the scam and more complex machinations like the Brother of Love N’ Drug trafficking in the golden triangle. I interviewed a few people over the last year and then landed back in Guethary to stay with my friend Bob Simpson in the house Miki lived in for the last decade of his life.

A surf pal, director DP Dirk Braun, and I then tackled the next round of interviews as a web of conversation began between everyone. Truly felt like a magic portal had been opened.

I met Bob serendipitously several years back — my friend Andrew from MGMT had spoken about him over the years, and wondrously. When I asked the local surf shop where the plaque for Dora had gone from a bench where he

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would sit to overlook his favorite wave Parlementia: I was pointed to Dora’s doorstep. After a quick chat with Bob and his lovely wife Zaneta — aka Lady Z — I was ushered into Miki’s world: His surfboards and belongings all intact in the home. Throughout the filming, we have felt Miki along the way as if he is guiding the process and ready for his story to be unearthed (rebel rousing beyond the grave). Several of his friends have commented on the presence of cats watching us during interviews. I guess I should start carrying Purina around on airplanes these days for potential run-ins with the rascally cat–Dora would prefer caviar and duck confit.

Were you missing any equipment?

Just kidding, not nice, but I have a pretty good story about unwittingly aiding and abetting Dora stealing $2,000 in traveler’s checks from a Canadian tourist at the youth hostel at Chambre D’Amour, Anglet Biarritz, around 1983. The guy had a problem. I don’t like thieves and don’t think thievery is cute. Islam’s got it right when it comes to theft. Luckily, I have two passports from birth and am trying not to collect anymore as souvenirs. I did have to send a photo of mine to Linda Cuy to have permission to take some of her old forged passports to be scanned.

What piqued your interest in Da Cat?

Dora is as complex a mirror of society I can think of encapsulated in a paradoxical individual, charming to the point of seduction: a Nietzschean superman with a moral code being rewritten on the daily. His political views were 20 years ahead of the times he embodies.

A true crackerjack conspiratorial mind who preached the woes of ecological disaster, racial bifurcation of the U.S. and a distrust in corporate America.

I sat at the edge of Greg Noll’s bed overlooking the Smith River and he told me how smart Dora was. And the ‘60s were a tough time to be smart — as they are now.

The trick to being smart is knowing when to play dumb … Things are looking pretty strange these days in what he aptly referred to as the United Snakes of America. I made it my business to globetrot to surf over the last couple decades and lay tracks all over with the different tribes.

There have been other projects about Dora over the years.

Wild to think none have really come to fruition other than [Ovidio] Salazar’s “In Search of Da Cat.” Miki was a master of image control. He guarded information and siphoned it out like a sermon from the mount. I believe it would have been extremely difficult to make this series with his approval as he played “four-dimensional chess” with anyone who wanted to contextualize his legacy. John Milius, Stacy Peralta, and numerous other extraordinary filmmakers attempted — with Dora’s cooperation — only to be hustled out of the finish line in an imaginary race with rules set by a con artist.

How is yours breaking new ground?

Rare in my life, doors have blasted open and everyone has wanted to cooperate in their understanding of Miki. I believe we will have as definitive of a picture of the man who created a riddle of a life intentionally indecipherable: Dora’s Rosetta Stone.

What’s the angle?

The whole truth and nothing but the truth, your honor.

I wrote a couple of good stories about Dora. One was an interview in Surfers Journal with Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy called “The Great Ocean of Atmosphere” where Tubesteak gave some glimpses into his friend’s habits and psyche. Another was a story called “RF” where Greg Noll talked about his dealings with Dora — including stealing the trunks he wore doing stunt work in “Ride the Wild Surf.” And then another about Your Humble Narrator unwittingly aiding and abetting Dora ripping off $2,000 in traveler’s checks from a Canadian Girl in a youth hostel at Chambre D’Amour in Biarritz around 1982.

I don’t know for sure it was him, but the guy had a very sketchy aura. That was the title of the story — Dora’s Aura — and the line I am proud of is: “Miki Dora could make eating a piece of chicken look like he was planning the Great Train Robbery.”

Your train robbery quote is as good as they get. I’m grateful we are able to include your writings in the film as a narrative counterpoint. The writing is excellent, and like everyone else we have discussed Dora with a unique perspective that only he wanted to show you.

Greg Noll has a good one: “There’s not a day goes by I don’t think about that asshole.” And Tubesteak: “Some guys would go to a party and steal lawn furniture. Dora stole some guy’s Oscar from a house in West LA near the Veteran’s Cemetery. He had to give it back.”

A screenwriter. Probably used it as a doorstopper.

Is there any moral to this story about Dora? Is he relevant to now, when we have another sort of kleptocrat in the presidency?

Dora is more relevant now than ever. In facing autocracy we all have to choose where we draw our line in the sand and what is the definition of personal freedom, responsibility for our community and how we define freedom.

“They’re locking them up today They’re throwing away the key I wonder who it will be tomorrow, you or me?”

-Love Red Telephone

Was Dora corrupt because he thought the world was corrupt — and he was just a reflection of the world?

He debunked systems, hated corporate, and saw opportunity in the exploitation that was ensuing. He did some real shitty stuff to friends: stealing passports, grifting money. I think there is a conceptual element in it like Theater of the Absurd justified by the ambitions of a broken child and vagabond of the western world.

I stole a quote about Dewey Weber and pinned it on Da Cat: “Dora has been dead for 20 years and people still want to kill him.” He was a very bright guy but he also had a screw loose because he was a thief … His ends justified his means in Doraism. A good shrink would be stumped. He was a sphinx and extremely paranoid–the only tragedy — which is of Shakespearian proportions — is had he pursued other avenues he would have been equally as great in them, but 1960s California was his point of no return.

I have interviewed a lot of people and usually ask them: “What was the best time to be in California? They usually say the ‘50s into the ‘60s.

Dora says it ended in ‘59

I think part of Dora’s burnout is he had Malibu with a Happy Few during what he calls The Golden Age of Surfing: The 1950s, when America was a new superpower, the cost of living favored citizens, gas was 30 cents, a loaf of bread was 20 cents. Cars were bitchin’, music was great, living was easy.

Subatomic age to commodified whitewashed haze of early ’60s easy living but authenticity at constant risk.

Dora had all that and then it disappeared pretty quick. Look at the 10-year difference between the buttoned up Gidget in 1959, and the first week of December in 1969 when the fan was killed at Altamont, the first draft lottery was held, and Charles Manson was on the front page of the LA Times.

He saw The Summer of Hate coming a decade before.

The world changes a lot every 10 years but the changes from 1959 to 1969 were profound and Dora got caught up in it all.

The doc traces Dora as zeitgeist of the latter half of America in the 20th century.

Apologies for using Chat GPT but I’m addicted: “The ‘zeitgeist’ refers to the defining spirit or mood of a particular time period, especially as expressed in the ideas, beliefs, and cultural trends of that era.”

There is a chapter in the film called “Prophet of Doom.” Dora embodies the ennui and angst of the ’50’s ala Dean’s cool, Brando’s swagger, ’60s gonzo prankster attitude against the man, ’70’s political assassinations, government distrust, and political fears pre OPEC/EPA. ‘80s Reaganomics and hostile corporate American household takeover, fiat currency, mortgage penitentiary sentenc -

es. He expired at the dawn of the millennium preaching against a nation founded on blood, genocide, and an unresolved history with slavery destined for reconciliation. Dora would have loved the hyper reality of our times, a zeitgeist of misinformation, techbro algorithms co-opting individual reality in the name of serotonin boosting self-broadcasting for clicks on a screen. All those babies born in 1945 and after hit their 20s in 1965 and that fueled a cultural explosion. Dora just wanted to be part of it, make some money, make some noise. I’ll bet he would have liked the movie “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.” Two ‘50s guys feeling left out of the 1960s. I think he would have rather read a book. “Kingrat” by [James] Clavell was his favorite. The book is set in a World War II Japanese POW camp and deals with a breakdown of social hierarchies set against a world of black market dealings that manipulate captives and captors…

“You learn to trust no one, to expect the worst, and to grab whatever you can.”

- James Michener

Sounds familiar huh?

What are your plans for the film?

We’re working hard on the edit and have a VFX team animating the archives we have assembled. We will be filming re-creations in the next couple of months. Aim is to have the film ready to show at Cannes/Venice this summer, then release through streamers as a multi-part doc series and ideally play theatrically with all the groovy global surf communities in a “theater near you.” What more must be done? Find a little more dough to complete the post-production and grind on the edit. Seriously, all financing has been secured from private equity, no Swiss bank accounts, offshore Cayman Isle havens in play, strictly Euro copro ministry grants but solid U.S. greenback investments will be seriously considered with an equity group for credit profit participation… What interviews do you still want to get?

I am interviewing Harry Hodge remotely in Sydney next week — who was a true patron to Miki. Then hoping to sit down with Kelly Slater, who golfed with Miki, and the enlightened Tom Adler. Longboard. Also planning to sit down with my friend, longboard extraordinaire and filmmaker of the amazing “Bunker 77,” Takuji Masuda in between sessions. Anything obscure or lost? Da’ more arcane, Da’ better.

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

If you don’t believe me, and you think I am making this stuff up, then read the esteemed Washington Post, whose headline greeted me one fine morning, “Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength.” This can only mean that I am one strong dude who is resistant to pain, because, to be perfectly honest, I have a strong propensity to curse. The article, which appeared online last March 4, actually claims that swearing can reduce pain. Now we’re talking! Richard Stephens, a great man if ever there were one, is a researcher and lecturer in psychology at Keene University in England. He maintains that cursing is “a drug-free, calorie-neutral, cost-free means of self-help.” I could not have said it any better.

Coming from the rough and tumble world of New Jersey politics, I have always been comfortable using a swear word here or there, or quite frankly, everywhere. My brother Phil once described me as the only Harvard graduate who sounds like a truck driver. For reasons I still can’t figure out, I took that description as a great compliment. Apparently, this propensity to curse runs in our family. My niece Dahlia used the “f” word when she was in kindergarten. The teacher was naturally shocked and asked my niece whether she knew what the word meant. “Of course,” she answered, “my mother uses it all the time when she says she can’t find her ‘f—ing’ keys.”

So if you want to live a pain-free existence without gaining weight, feel free to let fly a four-letter word every once in a while. Trust me, it is most therapeutic.

COMMUNITY

Bank of America donates $1 million to rebuild Palisades-Malibu YMCA one year after wildfires

Grant marks the largest corporate gift to date for YMCA’s $25 million capital campaign, with construction set to begin this spring

By ELIZABETH HICKCOX Special to The Malibu Times

On the one year anniversa ry of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Bank of America has announced a $1 mil lion grant to the YMCA of Met ropolitan Los Angeles to support the rebuilding of the Lowe Fami ly YMCA, a longtime community hub serving the Palisades Malibu area that was destroyed in the fires.

The grant marks the first and largest corporate contribution to date for the YMCA’s $25 million capital campaign, launched last summer to rebuild and expand its presence in the fire impacted com munity. Construction on the new facilities is expected to begin this spring.

“As we mark the first anniversa ry of the devastating fires, we also celebrate the incredible progress of the YMCA’s efforts to rebuild its destroyed Via de la Paz site and a nearby campus,” said Raul Anaya, president of Bank of America for Greater Los Angeles. “The wildfires destroyed so much — thousands of homes, businesses, and commu nities — but they never destroyed LA’s spirit. As a longtime supporter of the YMCA, we’re proud to help bring this space back to life for so many residents and encourage oth er donors to help bring this im portant effort over the finish line.”

The Lowe Family YMCA has served children, families, and se niors in the Palisades and Malibu communities for more than 60 years. When the wildfires displaced thousands of residents and caused widespread trauma, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles mobi lized immediately, activating nearby centers and partner sites to provide emergency childcare, case manage ment and trauma informed care to thousands of affected individuals. Those efforts continue today, YMCA leaders said, but long term recovery depends on restor ing a permanent YMCA presence

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Junior Max Hackney had at least five slams, freshman Bryce Shamburger hammered down three, and freshman Jaedon Collins had two.

Gruskin said the game was enter taining for the team and Sharks fans.

“It’s definitely a different level of athleticism than the community is accustomed to,” he said. “I turned to Athletic Director Chris Neier during the game and said, ‘We may have never had this many dunks in a season.’ It’s been fun.”

“It was a crazy night,” Borre added. “It didn’t feel like a senior night. It felt more like a dunk contest.”

in the area.

“We are deeply grateful to Bank of America for their generosity and for being our first corporate donor to this campaign,” said Vic tor Dominguez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropol itan Los Angeles. “Our corporate partners are critical to engaging our full communities in the rebuilding process. As the Center for Com munity Well Being with dozens of locations across the L.A. region, we activated on day one of the fires to support our communities. We will continue to help Palisades rebuild not just the buildings, but the com munity and connections that make it so special.”

The YMCA has committed to replacing the burned facility with two new resilient campuses — one on the original Via de la Paz site and another at the nearby Simon Meadow site. Together, the du al campus model is designed to expand programming focused on youth development, mental health services, emergency preparedness and multigenerational engagement, officials said.

In recognition of Bank of Amer ica’s leadership gift, the new Com munity Room at the Palisades Via

The Sharks defeated Carpinteria 51–30 two days before senior night and beat Villanova Prep 69–38 on Jan. 24. Hackney scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and recorded four blocks in the victory over Villanova Prep, while Shamburger filled the stat sheet with a triple‑double — 15 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. Malibu had a 14–9 overall record

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new arrivals such as the popular rainbow slides and the hand dyed tie dye collec tion that recently dropped.

Aviator Nation’s purpose? “To unite a tribe of passionate individuals who want to inspire the world!” according to the site. Every piece of Aviator Nation apparel is sketched by Mycoskie and handmade by people, not machines. The line’s signature six stripes are stitched one by one. The apparel is manufactured in Los Angeles, as keeping manufacturing in America is Mycoskie’s commitment to the brand’s loyal fans. The company has formed brand partnerships with Honda, Lollapalooza, X Games, SXSW, and SoulCycle. Recently, Aviator Nation opened a fitness studio in Santa Monica offering spin, boxing, and yoga, informing clients that the studio allows patrons the opportunity to “Focus on full body wellness where one can spin, punch, kick or stretch himself to maximum potential.”

Mycoskie comes from a line of entrepreneurs — her older brother, Blake, started the pay it forward shoe company Toms in 2006, the same year that Aviator Na tion launched. Since then, the company has grown to having 19 destination retail locations, with many in Southern California. Optimistic and upbeat, Draper declared, “Here’s to many more years of con nection and fun together. Let’s make the next dozen even more unforgettable!

COMMUNITY SPTLIGHT

de la Paz club will be named in honor of the bank.

The $1 million grant is part of a broader recovery effort by Bank of America following the wild fires. Including this latest award, the bank’s philanthropic con tributions for fire recovery total

$4.5 million. In addition, Bank of America recently announced $10 million in zero interest capital to three community development fi nancial institutions to support on going business and housing needs, as well as a new rebuild solution to assist qualifying mortgage clients in

rebuilding their homes. The bank also plans to rebuild its destroyed financial centers in Pacific Palisades and Altadena and continues to provide recov ery related thought leadership and employee volunteerism to local nonprofit organizations.

The Sharks had already clinched a playoff spot at press time, and Gruskin said the team is “rounding into shape” and noted they could have had a 9–1 record in league play.

“A couple of games slipped away from us,” he said. “We want to play our best basketball in February. We are on that track. We are finally coming into our own.”

The coach said Malibu — a squad that relies heavily on underclassmen — is playing like a team.

“We are executing a lot better, but with a young group we are still learn ing how to win games,” he said. “The biggest thing has been competing start to finish, but our group is figuring that out. It’s nice to see that light clicking.”

Borre was honored with his mother, Marilyn Nixon, and stepfather, Mike Nixon, during senior night. He will always cherish the evening.

“Senior night meant a lot to me,” he said. “It was a special day.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010520468 Title Order No.: 250380498 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/12/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/16/2023 as Instrument No. 20230398149 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JUSTIN JAMES AGUILERA AND CANDACE MORGAN AGUILERA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/09/2026 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURTYARD LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 25665 MULHOLLAND HIGHWAY, CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA 91302 APN#: 4455-016-039 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $5,348,473.44. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDF GROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000010520468. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000010520468 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP. COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/05/2026 A-4862328 01/15/2026, 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026 MALIBU 6

LEGAL NOTICES

SUMMONS

(CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER: 25SMCV04824

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: BERNARD ALEXANDER, an individual (AVISO AL DEMANDADO)

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

GAIL STEINBERG, an Individual, ALEXA JACOBS F/K/A ALEXA STEINBERG, an Individual,

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm) should be, your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcal ifornia.org, the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia at demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no to protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courts.ca.gov/13289.htm), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar (a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courts.ca.gov/13289.htm) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90403, West District

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

E. Jay Gotfredson, 11766 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 440, Los Angeles, CA. 90025, 855-445-7700/310-478-0808

DATE: September 16, 2025

(Fecha)

Clerk,, by David W. Slayton, Executive Officer/Clerk of Court, (Secretario) by M. Elder, Deputy Clerk (Adjunto) Judge for the Superior Court Publish in The Malibu Times 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GOTT’S ROADSIDE - SANTA MONICA, GOTT’SSANTA MONICA, GOTT’S ROADSIDE, GOTT’S 401 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 120 AND 140, SANTA MONCA, CA 90401, LOS COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): GOTT BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT LLC 1360 ADAMS STREET SAINT HELENA, CA 94574 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A 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). Signed, GOTT BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT LLC, JOEL A. GOTT, GENERAL PARTNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on DEC 12 2025 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.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. VALERIE MYA

29127 TRIUNFO DRIVE, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): VALERIE WALTERS 29127 TRIUNFO DRIVE

AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A

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).

Signed, VALERIE WALTERS, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/17/2025

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.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 25-000142CTT Loan No: ******.003/Kemper APN 4458-007-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Courtyard located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing with Assignment of Rents recorded on November 27, 2024, as Instrument No. 20240836835 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: Ross Hilton Kemper and Linda Kerkorian Kemper, Trustees of The Ross Hilton Kemper and Linda Kerkorian Kemper Family Trust Dated May 7, 2002 who were identified in the Deed of Trust as Ross Hilton Kemper and Linda Kerkorian Kemper, Trustees of The Ross Hilton Kemper and Linda Kerkorian Kempe Family Trust Dated May 7, 2002, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of HANKEY CAPITAL, LLC, a California limited liability company, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

EXHIBIT “A” Parcel 1: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A PART OF RANCHO TOPANGA MALIBU SEQUIT, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 414 TO 416 INCLUSIVE OF PATENTS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A WHOLE AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT ENGINEER’S CENTER LINE STATION 944 PLUS 81.47 IN A TANGENT BEARING SOUTH 83° 09’ 30” WEST OF THE 80 FOOT STRIP OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 135650, A CERTIFIED COPY OF FINAL ORDER BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 9434 PAGE

338, OFFICIAL RECORDS, SAID CENTER LINE STATION BEING SOUTH 00° 40’ 42” EAST 4183.75 FEET FROM A 12 INCH BY 12 INCH SANDSTONE MONUMENT MARKED TM 4 IN THE ROOT OF A 54 INCH SYCAMORE AT A NORTH BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID RANCHO, DESCRIBED ON COUNTY SURVEYOR’S MAP 9207, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, THENCE ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID 80 FOOT STRIP OF LAND SOUTH 83° 09’ 30” WEST 2622.71 FEET TO THE WESTERLY TERMINAL OF SAID TANGENT OF SAID 80 FOOT STRIP AND ENGINEER’S STATION 918 PLUS 58.76; THENCE SOUTH 06° 50’ 30” EAST 40 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID 80 FOOT STRIP, CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1460 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 305.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 35.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20° 05’ 12” EAST 150 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 18° 01’ 50” EAST 202 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE ORDINARY HIGH TIDE LINE OF PACIFIC OCEAN; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID ORDINARY HIGH TIDE LINE 29 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID TIDE LINE AND THAT LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 20° 05’ 12” EAST FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 20° 05’ 12” WEST 345 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THEREFROM ANY PORTION OF SAID LAND FORMED BY ACCRETION BY THE PACIFIC OCEAN WHICH WAS NOT FORMED BY THE DEPOSIT OF ALLUVION FROM NATURAL CAUSES AND IMPERCEPTIBLE DEGREES. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL MINERAL, OIL, PETROLEUM, ASPHALTUM, GAS, COAL AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND WATER CONTAINED IN, ON, WITHIN AND UNDER SAID PROPERTY AND EVERY PART THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED RECORDED MAY 4, 1937 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 587, OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF RANCHO TOPANGA MALIBU SEQUIT, AS PER MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 414 TO 416 INCLUSIVE OF PATENTS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DECREE OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1929 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1192 IN BOOK 9434 PAGE 388, OFFICIAL RECORDS, BOUNDED NORTHERLY BY THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 1937 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1316 IN BOOK 15228 PAGE 342, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND BOUNDED EASTERLY AND WESTERLY BY THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST AND WEST LINES OF THE LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO MARGO BOTSFORD, SUSAN WODIUM, PETER G. BOTSFORD, KATHERINE B. HATTERSLEY AND ANDREW M. BOTSFORD, RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-1062720, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the Property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the Property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the Property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this Property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the Property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this Property, you may call 1.866.684.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-00014-2CTT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 1.866.684.2727, or visit this internet website www.ser vicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-00014-2CTT to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 23872 Malibu Rd., Malibu, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-

rectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $12,661,081.86 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The Property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the Property receiver, if applicable. DATE: January 12, 2026 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 25-00014-2CTT 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 130 El Dorado Hills, CA 05762 916-636-0114 Lindsay Lopez, Authorized Signor SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFO RMATION PLEASE CALL 1.306.684.2727 A-4863497 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026 MALIBU 11

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Title Order No.: 3656649-2 Trustee Sale No.: 88380 Loan No.: 9160093338 APN: 2049-038-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2022 . UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/10/2026 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 8/3/2022 as Instrument No. 20220783292 in book ////, page //// of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: YEVA SARKISYAN, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY , as Trustor MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR POWER EXPRESS MORTGAGE BANKERS , as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: PARCEL 1: LOT 41 OF TRACT NO. 39509, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1119 PAGE(S) 38 THROUGH 66 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-216257 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JUNE 15, 1990 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 90- 1069901 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS AS SUCH EASEMENTS ARE DESCRIBED JN THE SECTIONS ENTITLED “CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS RESERVED TO DECLARANT AND DECLARANT ASSIGNEES”, CERTAIN EASEMENTS FOR OWNERS· AND “SUPPORT, SETTLEMENT, ENCROACHMENT AND DRAINAGE” OF THE ARTICLE ENTITLED “EASEMENTS” OF THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES, A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT” RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-1333775 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AND ANY NOW OR HEREAFTER RECORDED AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY THE “DECLARATION”. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5513 AMBER CIRCLE CALABASAS, CA 91302. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street

address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $3,450,660.08 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 1/15/2026 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “NOTICE TO POTEN-

TIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 88380. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www.STOX POSTING.com, using the file number assigned to this case 88380 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify, or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”). The trustee’s compliance or non-compliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters affecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being

foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. PANDA SPHERE

10314 MONTARA AVENUE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): LEONARDO FRANCO 10314 MONTARA AVENUE

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2025

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).

Signed, LEONARDO FRANCO, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on DEC 19 2025 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.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. CHICKTICKS

1160 CHISOLM TRAIL DR, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): ADRIKE GUNADI 1160 CHISOLM TRAIL DR DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2026

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).

Signed, ADRIKE GUNADI, ADRIKE GUNADI, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/14/2026 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.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026 MALIBU 16

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUZANNE LOUISE SINCLAIR CASE NO. 26STPB00495

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SUZANNE LOUISE SINCLAIR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREGORY GAUTHIER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREGORY GAUTHIER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/18/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

HANH N. ARCHER, ESQ. - SBN 213362

HANH N. ARCHER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 23440 HAWTHORNE BLVD., STE. 150 TORRANCE CA 90505

Telephone (310) 375-9266

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE RN SERVICES L.A. 9920 JORDAN AVENUE UNIT 1, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): CYNTHIA CASTILLO MINGO 9920 JORDAN AVENUE UNIT 1 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A 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). Signed, CYNTHIA CASTILLO MINGO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on DEC 10 2025 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.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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PRINCIPAL PLANNER City of Malibu Full-Time Position (plus excellent benefits)

Salary Range: $131,400–$171,447 (subject to probation) Application Deadline: 02/18/2026 Under direct or general supervision, the Principal Planner handles complex activities, projects, and programs within the Community Development Department. The ideal Principal Planner is an experienced, forward-thinking planning professional who brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership capacity, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach to shaping a re-building and growing community. Skilled at managing both current and advanced planning functions and thrives in an environment where innovation, problem-solving, and cross-department coordination are essential. Applicants must submit a completed online City Employment Application by the

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to relate well to the public, management, and other City employees. Exemplify an enthusiastic and effective customer service attitude by providing high level customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated, and flexible; demonstrate a proactive and creative approach to addressing challenges. The Building Inspector must have knowledge interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, regulations, codes, and depart -

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The Pepperdine Waves women’s tennis team swept the West Coast Conference weekly awards last week. Days later, they dropped a close match to the Clemson Tigers in the University of Tennessee’s region at the ITA Kickoff Weekend at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Pepperdine transfer Ziva Falkner was named the WCC Singles Player of the Week on Jan. 20, while sophomore Anastasiia Grechkina and graduate student Chantal Sauvant captured the Doubles Team of the

Week. Additionally, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva was selected as the Freshman of the Week.

Falkner, an experienced player from Slovenia, was selected for the conference’s singles honor after she upset No. 2 Carmen Herea 0-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the Waves’ 5-2 victory over the 12th-ranked Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas.  Grechkina, now a four-time

Doubles Team of the Week award winner, and Sauvant went 2-0 in the Waves’ first two matches of the season, which also included a 4-1 home defeat of Illinois on Jan. 16.

The Pepperdine duo downed Illinois’ McKenna Schaefbauer and Kimiko Cooper 6-4 to clinch the doubles point for the Waves. Grechkina and Sauvant claimed another 6-4 win over Texas’ Christasha McNeil and Salma Drugdova.  Zhiyenbayeva, a two-time ITF women’s singles title winner from Kazakhstan, won the freshman award after winning the first three matches of her Pepperdine career. She beat Tess Bucher 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in singles and teamed with Alexia Harmon for a 6-3 doubles win in the matchup against Illinois. Zhiyenbayeva claimed a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph

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Mister Roberts Painting Company

Mister Roberts Painting brings 60 years of trusted expertise in Malibu and surrounding areas. Owner and long-time local, Wink Roberts and his highly skilled craftsmen have won countless honors including a first-place award with the American Institute of Architects. They have painted thousands of houses and commercial structures in Los Angeles, Vail and Hawaii. Start to finish, they bring punctual, professional management to your project, no matter how big or small. They have a long list of loyal clients because they treat every home like a legend. Mister Roberts Painting uses only high quality, leadingedge materials and techniques to ensure your project lasts, even in challenging marine environments. Services include new and existing interiors/exteriors, historic architectural restorations, specialty finishes, cabinets, furniture, drywall and much more. A Malibu local since the 1960s, Wink Roberts is a surfer (Makaha Winter Internationals/3rd Pt. Juniors), sailor (Crazy Horse Saloon Prindle Regatta Champion), Program Director/Captain (Pepsi Skateboard Team), actor, stuntman and screenwriter.

over Eszter Meri of Texas.

The Waves, ranked 13th in the nation, were beaten 4-3 by Clemson on Jan. 23.

Pepperdine head coach Tassilo Schmid said in a statement it was a tough loss, but credited Clemson for their performances in doubles and singles.

“We have to take this as a great learning experience and get better as a team,” he said. “Nothing on our schedule will be easy, so I am excited to get back to work with this young group and bounce back at home versus Texas A&M.”

Grechkina and Sauvant seized the first win in doubles — 6-3 — but the Tigers’ Talia Neilson-Gatenb and Artemis Aslanisvili responded with a 6-3 victory over Pepperdine sophomore Alexia Harmon and Zhiyenbayeva.

Clemson’s Jade Groen and Rinon Okuwaki secured the doubles point with a 7-6 (7-5) defeat of Falkner and sophomore Duru Soke.

Singles play between the two teams was a battle.

Falkner, Pepperdine’s No. 1 singles player, beat Jade Green 6-1, 6-4 before Zhiyenbayeva defeated No. 71-ranked Ria Bhakta 7-6 (7-1), 6-1.

Then, Clemson’s Rinon Okuwaki beat Sauvant 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, followed by Grechkina outlasting Romana Cisovska 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, putting Pepperdine up 3-2. The Tigers rallied though. Talia Neilson-Gaten beat Harmon 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, and Aslanisvili downed Waves freshman Shihomi Leong 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.  Pepperdine’s second match of the day was cancelled because their scheduled opponent, Washington, didn’t travel to the event due to weather concerns.

The Waves host second-ranked Texas A&M at Ralphs-Strause Tennis Center on Friday at noon. Their next match is also at home against Arizona State on Feb. 15.