Waves overtop Malibu Lagoon sand berm at high tideSmall waves washed up to the Adamson House and under the PCH bridge Saturday as the lagoon's berm was overtopped again.Sunday, October 11, 2026
Caltrans to begin two-year PCH rebuild Oct. 27The first major reconstruction of western Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway since 1947 will start in 16 days and run into winter 2029-30.Saturday, October 10, 2026
Native plant nursery, pollinator garden proposed for Legacy ParkA charity wants to grow baby plants on an unused corner of Legacy Park, while the Annenberg Foundation is offering $50,000 for a pollinator garden and bench.Tuesday, October 6, 2026
High tide, big waves ebbing along Malibu coastA 7.2-foot high tide is expected Wednesday at 11:40 a.m. as surf from Hurricane Polo continues to fade.Wednesday, September 30, 20261
Pink dye to be released off Santa Monica Pier to track pollutionThe Santa Monica Bay Foundation and UCLA engineers will use vegetable dye Wednesday to study why water under the pier is consistently ranked extremely polluted.Tuesday, September 29, 2026
State won't act yet on rock and gravel clogging Malibu CreekCalifornia State Parks says clearing debris from the creek bed needs coordination with private landowners and other agencies.Monday, September 28, 2026
State Parks won't act to save Adamson House lawn from erosionThe agency is watching wind and water erode the lawn between Malibu Lagoon and the historic mansion, but taking no action.Monday, September 28, 2026
New state agency MCERP takes charge of Malibu CreekCalifornia State Parks is in charge of the multi-agency group overseeing Rindge Dam removal and debris removal from Malibu Creek inside this city. MCERP will hold Oct. 15 workshop as creek threatens Civic Center flooding.Thursday, September 24, 20261 comment
Council approves map changes for Civic Center-area sewersThe City Council approved technical map changes for Phase 2 sewers around the Civic Center ahead of a Nov. 26 state hearing.Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Malibu Lagoon sewer expansion pegged at $131 millionThe City Council votes Monday on creating an assessment district to fund Phase 2 of the Civic Center sewage plant, extending service to the Colony and Surfrider areas.Monday, September 14, 2026
Farmers market stays in Legacy Park as city presses for library-lot returnThe Cornucopia Foundation has refused to move back across the street, and the park’s deed bars commercial activity on the site.Saturday, August 8, 2026
First Malibu apartment project in 35 years proposed behind Cross CreekOwners want to build 20 units on 3.5 acres now zoned for retail, and first need city council approval to tie into the Civic Center sewer.Saturday, August 8, 20261 comment
High tides flood second Zuma Beach entrance, leaving one risky way inTwo of three Zuma parking lot entrances are underwater, forcing all traffic through a treacherous PCH left turn.Friday, June 12, 2026
High surf pounds Malibu beaches as tides keep climbingThe Malibu Pier remains closed and tides will rise nightly through Sunday, with more swell predicted next Tuesday.Thursday, June 11, 20261 comment
Malibu Colony beach homes may get sewer hookup; Serra Estates exemptCity Council to hear update Monday on long-delayed Phase 2 sewer expansion required by state water regulators.Thursday, June 4, 2026
Pepperdine mourns longtime fundraiser Lou Drobnick, 95The retired senior vice chancellor led Malibu civic groups and helped push Caltrans to rebuild the Malibu Lagoon bridge in 30 days after the 1994 quake.Wednesday, May 27, 2026
State to unveil new Topanga Lagoon plans May 31California will reveal revised designs for a 31-acre lagoon and rebuilt PCH bridge at Malibu's gateway, after the Palisades Fire erased earlier plans.Friday, May 15, 2026
State Parks charges Malibu homeowners $150 to clear brush on park landResidents within 100 feet of state parkland are legally responsible for fuel modification — and must pay for a permit to do it.Tuesday, April 14, 2026
City council to discuss Palisades Fire lawsuit in closed sessionMalibu is suing Los Angeles, the state, MRCA and others over the Palisades Fire. State Parks, also a defendant, will brief the council the same night.Monday, April 13, 2026
State Asked to Approve Sand Dumping at Zuma BeachThe California Coastal Commission will consider designating Zuma and Westward beaches as approved drop sites for clean inland sand.Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Waves overtop Malibu Lagoon sand berm at high tideSmall waves washed up to the Adamson House and under the PCH bridge Saturday as the lagoon's berm was overtopped again.Sunday, October 11, 2026
High tide, big waves ebbing along Malibu coastA 7.2-foot high tide is expected Wednesday at 11:40 a.m. as surf from Hurricane Polo continues to fade.Wednesday, September 30, 20261
State won't act yet on rock and gravel clogging Malibu CreekCalifornia State Parks says clearing debris from the creek bed needs coordination with private landowners and other agencies.Monday, September 28, 2026
New state agency MCERP takes charge of Malibu CreekCalifornia State Parks is in charge of the multi-agency group overseeing Rindge Dam removal and debris removal from Malibu Creek inside this city. MCERP will hold Oct. 15 workshop as creek threatens Civic Center flooding.Thursday, September 24, 20261 comment
Malibu Lagoon sewer expansion pegged at $131 millionThe City Council votes Monday on creating an assessment district to fund Phase 2 of the Civic Center sewage plant, extending service to the Colony and Surfrider areas.Monday, September 14, 2026
First Malibu apartment project in 35 years proposed behind Cross CreekOwners want to build 20 units on 3.5 acres now zoned for retail, and first need city council approval to tie into the Civic Center sewer.Saturday, August 8, 20261 comment
High surf pounds Malibu beaches as tides keep climbingThe Malibu Pier remains closed and tides will rise nightly through Sunday, with more swell predicted next Tuesday.Thursday, June 11, 20261 comment
Pepperdine mourns longtime fundraiser Lou Drobnick, 95The retired senior vice chancellor led Malibu civic groups and helped push Caltrans to rebuild the Malibu Lagoon bridge in 30 days after the 1994 quake.Wednesday, May 27, 2026
City council to discuss Palisades Fire lawsuit in closed sessionMalibu is suing Los Angeles, the state, MRCA and others over the Palisades Fire. State Parks, also a defendant, will brief the council the same night.Monday, April 13, 2026
State Asked to Approve Sand Dumping at Zuma BeachThe California Coastal Commission will consider designating Zuma and Westward beaches as approved drop sites for clean inland sand.Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Caltrans to begin two-year PCH rebuild Oct. 27The first major reconstruction of western Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway since 1947 will start in 16 days and run into winter 2029-30.Saturday, October 10, 2026
Native plant nursery, pollinator garden proposed for Legacy ParkA charity wants to grow baby plants on an unused corner of Legacy Park, while the Annenberg Foundation is offering $50,000 for a pollinator garden and bench.Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Pink dye to be released off Santa Monica Pier to track pollutionThe Santa Monica Bay Foundation and UCLA engineers will use vegetable dye Wednesday to study why water under the pier is consistently ranked extremely polluted.Tuesday, September 29, 2026
State Parks won't act to save Adamson House lawn from erosionThe agency is watching wind and water erode the lawn between Malibu Lagoon and the historic mansion, but taking no action.Monday, September 28, 2026
Council approves map changes for Civic Center-area sewersThe City Council approved technical map changes for Phase 2 sewers around the Civic Center ahead of a Nov. 26 state hearing.Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Farmers market stays in Legacy Park as city presses for library-lot returnThe Cornucopia Foundation has refused to move back across the street, and the park’s deed bars commercial activity on the site.Saturday, August 8, 2026
High tides flood second Zuma Beach entrance, leaving one risky way inTwo of three Zuma parking lot entrances are underwater, forcing all traffic through a treacherous PCH left turn.Friday, June 12, 2026
Malibu Colony beach homes may get sewer hookup; Serra Estates exemptCity Council to hear update Monday on long-delayed Phase 2 sewer expansion required by state water regulators.Thursday, June 4, 2026
State to unveil new Topanga Lagoon plans May 31California will reveal revised designs for a 31-acre lagoon and rebuilt PCH bridge at Malibu's gateway, after the Palisades Fire erased earlier plans.Friday, May 15, 2026
State Parks charges Malibu homeowners $150 to clear brush on park landResidents within 100 feet of state parkland are legally responsible for fuel modification — and must pay for a permit to do it.Tuesday, April 14, 2026
