Commissioners vent frustration over decade-old PCH safety plansWade Major, Kevin Keegan and Josh Spiegel say Malibu has been talking about the same fixes since 2015. City touts speed cameras coming in two weeks.Thursday, August 27, 2026
Sheriff's aerial cameras uncover hidden Legacy Park encampmentDeputies used new overhead surveillance to find a homeless camp hidden in Legacy Park landscaping, while a separate Malibu Road fight led to an assault arrest.Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Speed cameras, new AV system also on council radar MondaySocial media complaints about Malibu's new LIDAR speed cameras are likely to surface in public comment.Friday, August 21, 2026
PCH speed camera poles going up at five Malibu locationsAbout 30 metal poles are being installed this week to support LIDAR-based enforcement cameras that will start issuing warnings in about four weeks.Wednesday, August 19, 20262 comments
Construction site burglaries surge in Pacific PalisadesResidents are barricading streets at night as thieves target copper wire and pipes; Malibu has not seen a similar spike yet.Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Los Angeles weighs $5,000 fines for illegal fireworksThe L.A. City Council is considering combined LAPD and fire enforcement after commercial-grade explosives sparked deaths, fires and millions in damage.Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Speed camera project runs $1.25 million over budgetMalibu's $20 million automated traffic ticket camera program has a cost overrun, and the city may have to cover it out of the general fund.Wednesday, August 5, 2026
16-Year-Old Arrested in Santa Monica Pier KillingA juvenile from Las Vegas surrendered 40 hours after Sunday night's fatal shooting in the pier parking lot.Friday, July 24, 2026
Santa Monica Turns On Cameras to Ticket Bike Lane BlockersAutomatic cameras will mail out $93 tickets to vehicles blocking bike lanes and $293 tickets for bus stop violations.Friday, July 24, 2026
Road-rage suspect leads 100 mph chase across L.A. CountySanta Monica police tried to arrest a Range Rover driver Tuesday morning; he fled, hit 100 mph on the 405, and was stopped in South San Gabriel.Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Six arrested at Santa Monica Pier with 34 illegal lobstersFish and Wildlife officers found spiny lobsters — including egg-bearing females — hidden in duffel bags, backpacks and a baby stroller.Thursday, July 16, 2026
Palisades Fire suspect asked ChatGPT about cigarette liability, prosecutors sayFederal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht queried ChatGPT about cigarette fire liability moments after the fire was set on New Year's Eve.Friday, June 12, 2026
LAPD shoots robbery suspect, shuts down 405 FreewayNorthbound 405 closed at Howard Hughes Parkway after pursuit ended in officer-involved shooting, snarling Westside traffic.Friday, June 5, 2026
Newsom signs law banning police interference with electionsThe emergency measure targets Trump administration efforts and follows Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of Riverside County ballots.Thursday, May 28, 2026
Santa Monica to ticket bike-lane parkers with automated camerasAfter a July 1 warning period, drivers blocking bike lanes will face $93 fines from cameras mounted on parking enforcement vehicles.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Violent fights, staffing crisis at Campus KilpatrickA January brawl involving 14 girls and chronic understaffing have plagued the juvenile detention center in the Santa Monica Mountains.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Six bystanders killed in pursuits; Friedman pushes for techCongresswoman Laura Friedman wants federal money to equip local police with grapplers, tracking darts and chase drones to end high-speed pursuits safely.Thursday, April 9, 2026
Homeland Security threatens to pull customs from LAXNew DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says sanctuary cities like Los Angeles may lose federal customs processing at their international airports.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
