Month: July, 2023

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

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
Breaking News, Public Safety

“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…

City Of Malibu Issues Statement Re: Building Safety After Actress Rosanna Arquette’s Vehicle Crash into Lily’s Cafe
Breaking News, City, Public Safety

City Of Malibu Issues Statement Re: Building Safety After Actress Rosanna Arquette’s Vehicle Crash into Lily’s Cafe

On Tuesday, actress Rosanna Arquette lost control of her vehicle Malibu driving through Point Dume Village crashing into Lily’s Malibu, a longtime beloved eatery located on the 25000 block of Heathercliff Rd. according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lost Hills Station. The 63-year-old “Pulp Fiction” actress was transported to a local hospital, “It appeared…

Malibu Is Poison Free After Unanimous Vote by City Council – Next Step: Written Policy and Enforcement
Breaking News, City, Malibu Life, Public Safety, Uncategorized

Malibu Is Poison Free After Unanimous Vote by City Council – Next Step: Written Policy and Enforcement

After a 13-year battle in the name of preservation of the environment and local wildlife, Malibu City Council finally passed the Poison Free initiative last night to ban all poisons and pesticides within the city limits. Watch the meeting here: Poison Free Malibu, the nonprofit organization founded by Malibu residents Kian and Joel Schulman, began…

City Manager’s Salary Raise to be Reviewed for Bump in Pay – Meanwhile Planning Commissioners Continue to Serve with No Financial Assistance While the City’s Coffers Overflow
Breaking News, City, The Local

City Manager’s Salary Raise to be Reviewed for Bump in Pay – Meanwhile Planning Commissioners Continue to Serve with No Financial Assistance While the City’s Coffers Overflow

On Monday July 10th, Malibu City Council is set to review two important items that needs the community’s attention and participation. Poison Free Malibu, who has championed the fight to ban pesticides in Malibu since 2012, are appealing to residents to pressure council to push through policy to ban harmful pesticides in Malibu, which has…

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

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…

Call to Action by July 10th: Poison Free Malibu Urges Community Members to Support New Policy Banning Harmful Pesticides Severely Impacting Environmentally Sensitive Habitat, Wildlife and Ocean Quality
Around Town, City, Environment, Malibu Life

Call to Action by July 10th: Poison Free Malibu Urges Community Members to Support New Policy Banning Harmful Pesticides Severely Impacting Environmentally Sensitive Habitat, Wildlife and Ocean Quality

Kian and Joel Schulman of Poison Free Malibu need the community’s help to rally together to push through policy ban harmful pesticides in Malibu which has had a serious negative impact on environmentally sensitive habitat, wildlife and ocean quality. This issue goes to a vote before Malibu City Council on July 10th. On December 9,…

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…

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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.