There’s an old bromide about surfers being part of a tribe, and even more pointed, the surfers who dedicate themselves to the handful of breaks in and around Pt. Dume are part of an even more intimate, sort of private club. And myself, as someone not part of the “womb to the tomb” heavy local,…
Malibu Planning Commissioner and former City Councilman Skylar Peak’s long history of mental health issues and controversial incidents is once again under scrutiny as he positions himself for leadership roles within the Planning Commission. With an upcoming vote to establish the Chair and Vice Chair—crucial positions in guiding Malibu’s rebuilding efforts following the Franklin and…
Will Council Member Haylynn Conrad, A Surfer First, Step Up to Stop the Environmental Threat? Malibu’s waves have long been a sanctuary—where surfers carve through the Pacific and connect with the rhythm of nature. Our beaches are more than just a backdrop; they are the heart and soul of this community. But now, an outrageous…
Trevor Neilson, a Malibu environmental advocate and philanthropist, is leading an urgent fight to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to dispose of hazardous waste from the Palisades Fire at a site between Malibu and Topanga. Citing serious risks to public health and the environment, Neilson has vowed to take legal action if necessary, arguing…
Outrage is mounting in Calabasas and Topanga Canyon over controversial plans to dispose of hazardous fire debris from the Palisades fire in sensitive residential and ecological areas. Residents are demanding transparency and accountability as details emerge about proposed dumping sites, including near Lupin Hill Elementary School in Calabasas and the state park lands located at…
As hazardous waste from the Palisades Fire cleanup efforts heads to designated collection sites within a few days, including one in a high-traffic area on PCH in Malibu, the decision has sparked significant backlash from residents, city officials, and environmental watchdogs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies involved face mounting criticism for their…
By Trevor Neilson In the aftermath of the horrific Palisades Fire, which claimed lives, destroyed thousands of homes, and upended entire communities, Malibu faces a profound choice: Do we rebuild as we always have, or do we chart a bold new path that prioritizes resilience in the face of mounting climate risks? This is no…
The family of Martin Okeke, the Uber driver killed in the fourth of July crash on PCH, filed suit in Santa Monica on December 3rd. The family is seeking unspecified damages naming social media influencer Summer Wheaton, Nobu Malibu, HWoood Group and DBDJ LLC. Malibu resident and attorney Perry Wander posted on social media in…
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…
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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.