The 2024 Malibu City Council election may be over, but the controversy surrounding the failed re-election bid of pro-development candidate Paul Grisanti is only just beginning. At the heart of the story lies a toxic mix of personal relationships, media influence, and financial power, all leveraged in a futile attempt to unseat incumbents Bruce Silverstein…
In a dramatic escalation of campaign activity, developers and real estate interests have funneled an unprecedented amount of money into independent expenditures supporting Malibu City Council incumbent Paul Grisanti. While these funds do not go directly into Grisanti’s campaign accounts, they represent the largest financial backing ever seen in a local election, with developers spending…
Nathan Jones, the now-former Board President of the Malibu Boys and Girls Club, has resigned following allegations that he knowingly distributed a smear campaign targeting Councilmember Bruce Silverstein. The resignation follows revelations of a politically charged exchange, sparking controversy during Malibu’s already heated election season. Sally Phillips, an expert in human resources and executive coaching,…
In a surprising turn of events, Malibu City Councilman Paul Grisanti has publicly claimed responsibility for halting a dangerous car club gathering in the Malibu mountains, suggesting that Trevor Neilson, a local resident, should “thank him” for his efforts. A rather contradictory claim on many levels especially given Grisanti is a confirmed car club supporter,…
By Paul Taublieb The Election Halloween Chronicles Are Here! She’s Baaaack from The Departed A Walking Dead (Person) in Malibu! Zombie City Official Resurrected! Nightmare on Zuma Beach! Get Out – Now She’s Getting Back In?! Night of the Living City Hall Nightmare!! Headlines aside, let’s start off with some humor with Halloween upon us….
Friday, the City of Malibu announced that Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1297, co-authored by Senator Ben Allen and Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, into law. SB 1297 is a key component to turn the tide on what Governor Newsom described earlier this year as, “one of the most iconic drives in California, if not the…
With the California Wildfire Season well underway, fire prevention is a top priority in our region. This Sunday, Malibu residents will be able to talk to public safety and security experts including members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and L.A. County Fire, about the best way to protect their loved ones and properties…
A terrifying event turned a holiday picnic traumatic when a five-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion over Labor Day Weekend. According to California Fish and Wildlife officials, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, a young mountain lion came out from under the brush and grabbed the five-year-old by the head causing significant injuries….
On August 30th, the City of Malibu announced that Senate Bill 1297 (SB 1297), has successfully passed out of the California Legislature and is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval. SB 1297 was co-authored by Senator Ben Allen and AssemblyMember Jacqui Irwin shortly after the deaths of four Pepperdine Students last…
The traditional Fourth of July White Party at Nobu Malibu continued on this year despite the City of Malibu denying the Temporary Use Permit for the event based on the total chaos caused by the party the year prior. In 2023, the event was over the approved occupancy by approximately 500 people, with limousines and…
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Editor-in-Chief Cece Woods founded Malibu Daily News in 2021.
Woods began publishing in 2013, creating the lifestyle publication 90265 Magazine. One year later, she launched 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 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.
Woods went on to create the LA political platform The Current Report, exposing the corruption at LA Metro under Philip Washington. She worked with Federal investigators, a watchdog organization, and senators, ultimately leading to Washington withdrawing his nomination to become head of the FAA.
In 2020, Woods added Cali Mag to her extensive list of successful publications.