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First Wave of Evacuations Issued in Malibu/Topanga Area as Catastrophic Storm Approaches So Cal
Breaking News, Malibu Life, Public Safety, Regional

First Wave of Evacuations Issued in Malibu/Topanga Area as Catastrophic Storm Approaches So Cal

An evacuation order for Santa Maria Rd North of Topanga Canyon was issued last night instructing residents to “LEAVE IMMEDIATELY” as authorities believe there is an immediate threat to life. The area is lawfully closed to public access. The order reads as follows: “AN EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED DUE TO POSSIBLE MUD OR DEBRIS…

Sergeant Danilo Castaneda Jr., An Unexpected Passing
Public Safety, Regional

Sergeant Danilo Castaneda Jr., An Unexpected Passing

This article was originally published on The Current Report By Retired LASD Captain Mike Bornman Like many others associated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, we were left speechless this week when we learned of the unexpected death of Sergeant Danilo Castaneda.  While the final results are unknown at this time, preliminary information tells…

Mark Ridley Thomas Sentenced to 3.5 Years L.A. Metro Whistleblower Says “Sheila Kuehl and Patti Giggans Could Be Next”
Breaking News, Regional

Mark Ridley Thomas Sentenced to 3.5 Years L.A. Metro Whistleblower Says “Sheila Kuehl and Patti Giggans Could Be Next”

This article was originally published on our sister site The Current Report. Mark Ridley Thomas, longtime friend of former L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, was sentenced today to 3 1/2 years in federal prison for bribery and public corruption. According to Adam Loew, political strategist and expert in public corruption, the California DOJ is actively…

California Iconic Restaurant to Close Paving Way for Updated Restaurant, Architectural Co-Project
Around Town, Breaking News, Regional

California Iconic Restaurant to Close Paving Way for Updated Restaurant, Architectural Co-Project

The end of an era. After five decades, Gladstones the iconic oceanside seafood landmark will shutter its doors to pave way for a new Wolfgang Puck project designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. Gladstones first opened in 1972 in Santa Monica Canyon before moving to its beachfront location in 1981. Sources say the restaurant will…

Rumors Confirm LA Mayor Karen Bass Considering Former FAA Nominee Phillip Washington to Run LAX Despite Being Under DOJ Criminal Investigation
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Rumors Confirm LA Mayor Karen Bass Considering Former FAA Nominee Phillip Washington to Run LAX Despite Being Under DOJ Criminal Investigation

There is no question that public integrity is a huge issue here in Los Angeles with the endless, on-going allegations of public corruption by L.A. Politicians circulating, some of which we thought to be “untouchable”,  yet ultimately leading to multiple local and federal convictions for fraud, waste and abuse and pay-to-play among other illegal activities…

Elected Police Union Rep Resigns Exposing Potential Corruption and List of Questionable Acts and Protocols
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Elected Police Union Rep Resigns Exposing Potential Corruption and List of Questionable Acts and Protocols

Republished from our sister Publication The Current Report Last night, at a delegates meeting for the Professional Peace Officers Association, elected PPOA representative LASD Sergeant Tony Romo read his resignation letter to approximately a hundred members  in attendance citing a laundry list of potential corruption and questionable acts and protocols committed by PPOA president and…

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…

LA Mayor Candidates Joe Buscaino, Craig Greiwe and LA County Sheriff’s Candidate Matt Rodriguez Go On Record to Officially Support DA Gascon Recall
Politics, Public Safety, Regional

LA Mayor Candidates Joe Buscaino, Craig Greiwe and LA County Sheriff’s Candidate Matt Rodriguez Go On Record to Officially Support DA Gascon Recall

It was a busy week for the campaign to recall District Attorney George Gascon. Everyone from Hollywood heavy hitters to high-profile political candidates came out publicly to support the first steps in removing the pro-criminal-Soros-backed DA who has single-handedly become responsible for the astronomical rise in crime in L.A. County. LA city Mayor candidates Craig…

What Does LA Democratic Party “No Consensus” Vote Endorsing Sheriff’s Candidate in 2022 Primary Tell Us? You’re On You’re Own (YOYO) Voters for the Most Important Role in Public Safety
Public Safety, Regional

What Does LA Democratic Party “No Consensus” Vote Endorsing Sheriff’s Candidate in 2022 Primary Tell Us? You’re On You’re Own (YOYO) Voters for the Most Important Role in Public Safety

In the high-stakes race to be top cop of the largest Sheriff’s Department in the country, the L.A. Democratic Party  decided to take a pass on endorsing a candidate in the June primaries. What does that mean for L.A.County voters looking for guidance in a time of skyrocketing violent crime and a steep decline in…

LASD Headquarters Denies Malibu Missing Persons Cases Additional Resources as the Sheriff’s “Victims Matters” Campaign Loses Steam and DA Recall Heats Up
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LASD Headquarters Denies Malibu Missing Persons Cases Additional Resources as the Sheriff’s “Victims Matters” Campaign Loses Steam and DA Recall Heats Up

The families of three high profile cases that occurred in the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction, were recently denied additional assistance to get answers in their unsolved cases. The families of Mitrice Richardson, Elaine Park and Matthew Weaver Jr. personally contacted Sheriff Alex Villanueva on April 1st, 2021 requesting a lateral investigation. Five days later,…

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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.