Windy and very warm conditions are expected Tue-Wed this week, as gusty #SantaAna winds occur, and cause significant warming west of the mountains. #SoCal #CAwx
Local Perspective: Council Member Silverstein Refutes Claims Made by Burt Ross in Malibu Times
A REPLY TO BURT ROSS / MALIBU TIMES LETTER The Malibu Times recently published a Letter to the Editor from Burt Ross, a self-proclaimed humorist who writes a column for the newspaper. For personal financial reasons, Mr. Ross is aligned with a pro-development faction in Malibu, which is currently represented on City Council by Paul…
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…
Local Perspective: BoS, Probation Department Quietly Plan to Move DJJ Offenders To CVK, Malibu Location
This is the first installment of our new series Local Perspective where Malibu residents and concerned citizens chime in on the issues affecting the community. BoS, Probation Department Quietly Plan to Move DJJ Offenders To CVK, Malibu Location Submitted by: Concerned Malibu Preparation to transfer Department of Justice Juveniles (DJJ) to the Los Angeles County’s Campus…
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…
Money Moves – Longtime Malibu Local and Investment Advisor Jeff Runyan’s 2022 Financial Forecast
*This forecast was originally released on January 5. There are many areas to be excited about for investment in the year(s) ahead, including the growth in infrastructure in the United States, continued demand in electric and autonomous vehicles, augmented reality with VR headsets (ask your kids or grandkids), continued innovation making work from home a…
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…
Ryan Bingham
From Texas rodeos to the Santa Monica Mountains, the journey to stardom for Ryan Bingham has seen its share of heartbreak, sorrow and wild success – sometimes all at once. Bingham, who is currently enjoying success playing the role of Walker, a cowboy torn between right and wrong on the globally popular series Yellowstone, openly…
Paradise Found – How Tech Billionaires and Global Entrepreneurs Have Made Malibu Their (Almost) Exclusive Playground
Our coastal utopia once filled with an eclectic mix of locals, is now almost exclusively a billionaire’s playground as property values continue to soar. Over the last decade, the Malibu real estate market landscape has drastically changed as Tech billionaires, a Saudi king and global entrepreneurs scooped up properties after the Woolsey fire devastated over…
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…