Today's Weather: Rain Clears, Santa Anas Arrive
After overnight rain, skies clear today before gusty mountain winds build into a moderate Santa Ana event Friday and Saturday.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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PCH Crashes Absent From Public Safety Commission Agenda
Malibu's Public Safety Commission meets at 5 p.m. but cannot discuss the recent Westward Beach Road crashes — they aren't on the agenda.
City Reviews Its Own Fire Response — But Only Its Own
Tonight's after-action report examines Malibu city staff during the Palisades and Franklin fires, but not the county fire department's actions.
Malibu Wrote Thousands of Parking Tickets in February
Sheriff's deputies issued 4,023 parking tickets last month; city officers wrote 2,725 more, most for license plate violations.
State Asked to Approve Sand Dumping at Zuma Beach
The California Coastal Commission will consider designating Zuma and Westward beaches as approved drop sites for clean inland sand.
Santa Monica Seeks Permits for Giant Electronic Signs
The cash-strapped city wants Coastal Commission approval for six Las Vegas-style digital billboards near the Third Street Promenade.
Hollywood in a Coma: L.A. Lost 40,000 Industry Jobs
The Wall Street Journal reports an unprecedented downward spiral in entertainment, with production at its lowest non-pandemic level since 1995.
NTSB Chief: Hands-Free Driving Systems Don't Improve Safety
Jennifer Homendy says drivers grow too reliant on driver-assist cameras and pay more attention to phones than the road.
Malibu Marks Earth Month With Talks, Cleanups, Giveaways
The city has lined up events on dark skies, chaparral fire ecology, hazmat collection, pollinator plants and a Bill McKibben talk.