They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but Malibu knows better. In just seven years, another wildfire scorched through the region, this time gutting areas that had barely escaped the wrath of Woolsey. But the flames weren’t the only thing making a comeback. Adding insult to injury, Reva Feldman, the former Malibu city manager whose disastrous handling of…
As charred neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades still smolder from the January 2025 wildfire, Governor Gavin Newsom rolled out a $101 million “recovery” package, promising to rebuild with low-income housing. But beneath the banner of equity and resilience lies a deeper agenda, one critics say is about fundamentally reshaping California’s most desirable zip codes under the…
On May 10, the same politicians who fumbled Malibu into chaos – Mayor Doug Stewart, Mikke Pierson, Karen Farrer, Paul Grisanti, and Lou La Monte—will gather at a private estate to raise money for Sheriff Robert Luna, a man whose tenure has been defined by disaster, deflection, and death. It’s a perfect match. Failed leaders…
A fresh wave of political garbage just landed in the mailboxes of Malibu residents – an anonymous, fear-mongering flyer attacking Council member Steve Uhring, accusing him of ignoring building code violations on his property for over 270 days. The flyer, hiding behind the flimsy name “Malibu Residents for Fairness,” paints Uhring as a corrupt, vindictive…
On July 4, 2024, Nobu Malibu defied the City of Malibu by hosting the annual “Red, White, and Bootsy” part after City officials denied the event permit due to numerous public safety issues occurred during last year’s Fourth of July White Party. The unauthorized event culminated in a tragic accident that claimed the life of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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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.