Malibu shifts code enforcement to Public Safety Department
City Manager Joe Irvin moves code enforcement out of planning, doubling the size of the Public Safety Department.
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Waterworks breaks ground on Carbon Mesa water main
Project will replace aging, undersized lines that have blocked some Carbon Mesa Road building approvals.
Point Dume food truck sweep finds zero valid licenses
A task force cited every truck checked, and operators are now playing cat and mouse with city officials.
Trump joins critics of State Farm over wildfire claims
President pledges a federal probe of insurers' handling of California fire claims as administration cuts disaster aid.
Heat and Santa Anas push Malibu toward early fire danger
Fire safety liaison warns brush moisture is dropping fast, with a possible heavy El Niño looming this winter.
Strong Santa Ana winds expected through the weekend
Gusts of 45 to 55 mph forecast for the western Santa Monica Mountains, with warmer temperatures on coasts and valleys.