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 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…
The City of Malibu has long supported its local Boys and Girls Club, providing not only a valuable lot for its youth programs but also $50,000 annually to help fund its operations. While this partnership was once seen as a positive investment in the community’s future, recent controversies surrounding the club and its leadership raise…
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,…
Malibu, CA — The Malibu City Council election has taken a dramatic turn as Bruce Silverstein, a current council member known for his opposition to unchecked development, has become the target of a smear campaign tied back to Nathan Jones via his cell phone number. Jones is the president of the Boys and Girls Club…
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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.