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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

This Is THE Pivotal Moment for Short Term Rentals – Show Up or Shut Up Malibu!

On September 26th, 2018 the proposed The Zone Text Amendment was summarily rejected and City Council asked Staff bring back financial and legal assessments regarding a total ban. It was decided on October

December 3, 2019

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

Integrity of D.A. Public Integrity Division in Question

Shortly after the Letter of Intent to Recall was served upon City Council members Skylar Peak and Rick Mullen, recall organizers became aware of serious illegal conduct by City Officials. Representatives of

July 7, 2019

Investigations·News·Politics

Woolsey Aftermath: HIPPA Law Violations Among Concerns Associated With Voter Intimidation in RECALL Efforts

By Cece Woods, Editor in Chief, co-authored by Dr. Amora Rachelle, J.D., Ph.D., M.D.R., ONE Peace and Restorative Justice Center This is the second installment of a multi-part series where The Local Malibu exposes the

June 27, 2019

News·Politics·Woolsey Fire

Alleged Bribery Allegations Rock Malibu City Hall: Recall Campaign at Center of Controversy

By Cece Woods, Editor in Chief, co-authored by Dr. Amora Rachelle, J.D., Ph.D, ONE Peace and Restorative Justice Center In the first of a multi-part series, The Local Malibu exposes the corruption

June 24, 2019

News·Politics

Woolsey Fire Victims Struggle to Get Rebuild Permits, City Gives Concessions to Developers Causing Planning Commissioner to Call Out Corruption at City Hall

Edited at 6/24/2019 at 10 a.m. PST While burn-out victims are tangled in red tape going through the permit process at City Hall, who has issued little more than 5 permits to

June 23, 2019

Investigations·News·Politics·Uncategorized

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