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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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.