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…
In the fall of 2018, after months of terror with a shooter on the loose in Malibu Canyon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrested 42 year-old Anthony Rauda in connection with the murder of Tristan Beaudette and multiple shootings. The shootings occurred in and around Malibu Creek State Park between November 2016 and June…
The City of Malibu is advancing its Speed Safety Program, aiming to install automated speed cameras along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to enhance road safety. This initiative follows the enactment of Senate Bill 1297 (SB 1297), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 27, 2024. The legislation authorizes the installation of five…
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…
Malibu continues to experience a concerning increase in seismic activity as two earthquakes struck within the past 24 hours, adding to a growing pattern of moderate quakes in the region. The recent tremors come just months after a notable earthquake hit the area last September, further reinforcing concerns that Malibu has become an earthquake hotbed….
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…
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…
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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.