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Election 2020: Time For A Change?

By Lance Simmens A prominent topic in City Council recently has been debate over whether or not the City should consider changing its electoral structure from the current at-large system to a

March 10, 2020

Election 2020·Investigations·Politics

Mayor Pro-Tem Pierson Pushes Out Pro-Preservation Planning Commissioner – Will A Pro-Development Candidate Take His Place?

*This article was updated at 2:04 a.m. 2/24/20 Mayor Pro-Team Mikke Pierson pulled a fast one after Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting removing pro-preservation Planning Commissioner Kraig Hill from his position. Hill,

February 22, 2020

Investigations·News·Politics

An Open Letter to Malibu City Council: The Decision You Make Today Will Affect the 2020 Election

Editors Note: Tonight, November 25th, 2019, Malibu City Council will announce their decision regarding City Manager Feldman’s performance review, and whether or not she will receive a raise. Yes, that’s right, City

November 25, 2019

Investigations·News·Politics

Malibu Public Safety: Mayor of the Largest Contract City with LASD Tells Us the Truth About the Sheriff’s First Year in Office

In 2018, during the height of my reporting of the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings case, I was introduced to now Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who in the home stretch campaigning for the

November 13, 2019

Investigations·Malibu Creek State Park Shootings·News·Politics·Woolsey Fire

Time to Leave the Party: An Open Letter to Council Urging the Termination of the City Manager’s Contract

Editor’s Note – This is an open letter to Malibu City Council written by resident, Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker, and contributing journalist Paul Taublieb regarding the City Manager’s review taking place

November 11, 2019

Investigations·News·Politics·Woolsey Fire

Who Me Worry? The Potential PCH Catastrophes That Almost Happened During the Easy/Getty Fire Blackout

Editor’s Note: Hold the presses. Sometimes a small thing reveals something bigger. The article below is about the Citys and Sheriff’s mishandling of the recent blackout and it stands on its own.

November 7, 2019

Investigations·News·Politics

Malibu Creek State Park Shootings: Secret Grand Jury Indicts Rauda, Public Defender’s Office Searching for Evidence of Shootings After His Arrest

In October 2018, just weeks to go before the L.A. County Sheriff’s election, a high-profile arrest was made in connection with the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings. The story made global headlines

November 6, 2019

Investigations·Malibu Creek State Park Shootings

Mitrice Richardson Investigation: Former Lost Hills Captain Who Hid Video Accused of Sexual Assault

The 10-year anniversary of Mitrice Richardson’s disappearance, and the press conference at the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department on September 17th, proved to be a pivotal time in the relationship between family and

September 20, 2019

Investigations·Mitrice Richardson

Mitrice Richardson 10-Year Anniversary Generates New Information with Dedicated Tip Line, $30,000 Reward Still Stands

The 10-year anniversary of Mitrice Richardson’s disappearance and the press conference held outside the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, September 17th, produced some very deep emotions, as well as an unexpected reaction

September 19, 2019

Investigations

The Matthew Weaver Jr Disappearance One Year Later: New Information… Now Will LAPD to Take the Lead?

Almost one year ago, on August 11th, 2018, The Local Malibu posted reports on our social media platforms information regarding a “lost hiker”. That lost hiker quickly turned out to be Matthew

August 6, 2019

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