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Complaint Filed Against LASD Detective in Mitrice Richardson Case After Recent Court Findings
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Complaint Filed Against LASD Detective in Mitrice Richardson Case After Recent Court Findings

An updated complaint was filed against Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detective Dan McElderry after it was revealed in recent court findings that McElderry lied in a case leading to the false conviction of Miguel Solorio who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Photo byThe National Registry of Exonerations The defense and the prosecution’s failure…

Despite the Tragic Loss of Four Pepperdine Students in PCH Crash, LASD Malibu Search & Rescue Pushed Through with Alcohol Sponsor Promo on Social Media
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Despite the Tragic Loss of Four Pepperdine Students in PCH Crash, LASD Malibu Search & Rescue Pushed Through with Alcohol Sponsor Promo on Social Media

On October 17, 2023 at approximately 8:30 PM, four female Pepperdine students were killed by a speeding motorist on PCH. While details of the crash are still unfolding, the tragic and untimely deaths of the young women has left so many mourning their loss. It has also brought to light the critical need to improve…

Recent Skeletal Remains Found in Malibu Canyon A Stark Reminder of the Confirmation of Mitrice Richardson’s Mummified Remains Found in Dark Canyon Thirteen Years Ago
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Recent Skeletal Remains Found in Malibu Canyon A Stark Reminder of the Confirmation of Mitrice Richardson’s Mummified Remains Found in Dark Canyon Thirteen Years Ago

Today marks 13 years since the LA County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the identification of Mitrice Richardson’s partially mummified remains, found just three days before on August 9th, 2010, in a remote area in Malibu Canyon known to locals as “Dark Canyon”. At the time of the discovery, Park Rangers were surveying an area previously…

Malibu Cold Case from 1996 Solved with DNA Evidence, at Least Three Murdered and Missing Cases Continue to Go Unsolved
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Malibu Cold Case from 1996 Solved with DNA Evidence, at Least Three Murdered and Missing Cases Continue to Go Unsolved

For over two decades, the family of Gladys Arellano hoped for justice in the 17 year-old’s murder which took place on Super Bowl Sunday in 1996. Arellano’s body was found two days later in Topanga Canyon, 30 feet off a main road in a ravine. Authorities said she was partially clothed and appeared to be…

“Unhoused” Man Threatening Malibu Community Members for the Last Two Weeks Finally Apprehended – Then Released 24 Hours Later
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“Unhoused” Man Threatening Malibu Community Members for the Last Two Weeks Finally Apprehended – Then Released 24 Hours Later

UPDATE 7/20/23 8:57 a.m.: The Lost Hills Station notified local security at businesses that were harassed by Conor Pilch that he was released from custody as of Wednesday July 19th. The community should be on alert.  UPDATE 7/18/23 8:57 a.m.: The suspect arrested yesterday is identified as Conor Arthur Pilch who was arrested on May…

Technology Steps Up to Save Lives – IPhone 14 SOS Satellite Communication Feature Increasing Rapid Response Times for First Responders and Your Chance for Survival
Malibu Life, Public Safety

Technology Steps Up to Save Lives – IPhone 14 SOS Satellite Communication Feature Increasing Rapid Response Times for First Responders and Your Chance for Survival

In a world where technology has taken over, it is nice to know the intrusion may actually be beneficial – and in some cases on a critical, lifesaving level. Recently, the internet was a buzz when multiple rescues were swiftly and successfully completed with the help of the Iphone 14 SOS feature which connects via…

Could Key Witnesses Missing from Malibu Creek State Park Shootings Trial be the Smoking Gun Leading to Mistrial or Acquittal?
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Could Key Witnesses Missing from Malibu Creek State Park Shootings Trial be the Smoking Gun Leading to Mistrial or Acquittal?

After almost five years behind bars and multiple circus-like appearances before a judge, Anthony Rauda, accused of the murder of Tristan Beaudette and seven other shootings in the Malibu Creek State Park area between 2016-2018, was finally afforded his right to a trial. My sources at the DA’s office were shocked at the speediness of…

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…

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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.