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Council Members in Malibu/Lost Hills Region “Blindsided” by Captain Selection for Station
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Council Members in Malibu/Lost Hills Region “Blindsided” by Captain Selection for Station

UPDATE: Yesterday, 5/10/22 I received a message from the head of the HOA in one of our neighboring cities serviced by the Lost Hills Station. He was unaware Jennifer Seetoo was appointed Captain (he was originally messaging me about the Sheriff’s election). This was exchange: Last week, the Captain’s selection process by City Managers in the region…

Missing Persons and Mental Health Advocate for Mitrice Richardson Case Withdraws Support for Sheriff Villanueva in 2022 Election
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Missing Persons and Mental Health Advocate for Mitrice Richardson Case Withdraws Support for Sheriff Villanueva in 2022 Election

For over a decade, Dr. Ronda Hampton has fought for justice on behalf of those who have no voice. Hampton, a clinical psychologist from Diamond Bar, began her journey as a Missing Persons and Mental Health advocate immediately after 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson disappeared under suspicious circumstances after being released from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station…

A message from Council Member Bruce Silverstein: Next Level Censoring at Malibu City Hall – “Mayor” Given Limited Power to Control Public Comment
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A message from Council Member Bruce Silverstein: Next Level Censoring at Malibu City Hall – “Mayor” Given Limited Power to Control Public Comment

The Interim City Attorney has provided “guidance” to the City Council about the scope and limits of the ability of the ceremonial “Mayor” to control public comment at City Council meetings.  The bottom line is that it may be permissible for the Mayor to limit or cut-off “disruptive” comments, “profane” comments, and comments respecting matters…

Local Perspective – Malibu Resident to Councilmember Mikke Pierson: “Go Facilitate Yourself”!
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Local Perspective – Malibu Resident to Councilmember Mikke Pierson: “Go Facilitate Yourself”!

Malibu Resident to Council Member Mikke Pierson: “Go Facilitate Yourself”! This Local Perspective by Bill Sampson sheds (more) light on the questionable ethics and decisions made by Councilmember Pierson solely for his own political gain.  By Malibu Resident Bill Sampson At the March 14, 2022, City Council meeting, Councilmember Mikke Pierson accused some of the…

Silverstein Exonerated – Council Members Mikke Pierson, Karen Farrer, Paul Grisanti Hide Report from Constituents
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Silverstein Exonerated – Council Members Mikke Pierson, Karen Farrer, Paul Grisanti Hide Report from Constituents

By Sam Hall Kaplan The independent investigation funded by Malibu prompted by former City Manager Reva Feldman claiming harassment by Councilperson Bruce Silverstein apparently has exonerated him, stupefying the City Council majority. But out of embarrassment, fealty to Reva for whatever reason, or discomfiture with the discerning Silverstein, councilpersons Karen Farrer, Mikke Pierson and Paul…

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose: The Twisted Story of the Investigation in Reva Feldman’s Allegations Against Bruce Silverstein.
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Heads I Win, Tails You Lose: The Twisted Story of the Investigation in Reva Feldman’s Allegations Against Bruce Silverstein.

The Report is In – Has Been Since July – but the Public May Never See It! If it Exonerates Silverstein that Could Disparage Feldman for making False Accusation, which Malibu Interim Attorney Says Could Violate Her Non-Disparagement Clause If Silverstein was Found Responsible for Harassment, Why Has Report Stayed Buried and No Action Taken…

Public Corruption Specialist Blasts Bogus City “Investigation” Which Ignored the Existence of Key Evidence and FBI Probe into Former City Manager Feldman’s Involvement
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Public Corruption Specialist Blasts Bogus City “Investigation” Which Ignored the Existence of Key Evidence and FBI Probe into Former City Manager Feldman’s Involvement

Public Corruption specialist Rob Joseph, a previous contributor to The Local Malibu responds to the City’s release of interviews in the investigation into former City Council Jefferson Wagner’s Affidavit submitted to Council alleging corruption at City Hall before and during Reva Feldman’s term as Malibu’s City Manager. Joseph, a former Salt Lake City law enforcement officer and…

Suspect Arrested with Arsenal at Zuma Beach Due in Court May 17th – LASD/Lost Hills Station Continues to Make Key Felony Gun Possession Arrests
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Suspect Arrested with Arsenal at Zuma Beach Due in Court May 17th – LASD/Lost Hills Station Continues to Make Key Felony Gun Possession Arrests

Kyle Kiddy, the man arrested on April 11th with an arsenal of weapons at Zuma Beach is due in court May 17th. Malibu resident Danette Eilenberg, fearing for her safety and the safety of beach goers, called the Lost Hills Station for help after an encounter with Kiddy, who was wearing a bulky trench coat with…

Malibu’s Pro-Preservation Nightmare: New 46′ Tall Hotel Proposed Across from the Pier – Public Comment Due March 18th
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Malibu’s Pro-Preservation Nightmare: New 46′ Tall Hotel Proposed Across from the Pier – Public Comment Due March 18th

Proposed ☞ By DEVELOPERS : NEW 46′ TALL HOTEL ACROSS PIER New 46′ high, 7,693′ motel above a subterranean parking garage, massive grading, retaining walls, spa, pool, stacked parking, and more. Additional traffic hazards include a U-TURN at pier.   PUBLIC COMMENTS NEED TO BE IN BY MARCH 18 Where to send comments and where documents…

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Editor in Chief, Cece Woods

Malibu Daily News Editor in Chief Cece Woods founded The Local Malibu, an activism based platform, in 2014. The publication was instrumental in the success of two ballot measures, seating three Malibu City Councilmen in 2016 and the supporting the top two vote-getters again in 2020.

During the summer of 2018, Woods exposed the law enforcement cover-up in the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings and a few short months later, provided the most comprehensive local news coverage during the Woolsey Fire attracting over 1 million hits across her social media platforms.