State Farm faces tiny fines after 398 violations found
California regulators found State Farm violated insurance law hundreds of times after the 2025 fires, but state law caps fines at $5,000 each.
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Edison nearly done burying PCH power lines — but cables stay
Telecom companies aren't required to underground their thick black lines and have no incentive to do so in Malibu.
County to begin clearing Zuma Creek underpass this week
L.A. County crews will start moving gravel off the flooded roadway tomorrow, with reopening tentatively planned for next week.
City council to discuss Palisades Fire lawsuit in closed session
Malibu 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.
Wildfire costs add $40 a month to power bills
Wildfire-related charges now make up 17% of monthly Southern California Edison bills, and the utility wants more from the state insurance fund.
Pro-housing group sues over governor's SB 9 fire-zone suspension
YIMBY says Governor's emergency orders allowing Malibu to limit lot splits and ADUs in the fire area are unconstitutional.
Malibu Savings Drained as FEMA Money Stalled at White House
City manager proposes 10 percent cuts across all departments as reserves fall from $84 million to $55 million.
Busch Drive tank flushed again as Malibu Park water deemed safe
Wind blew open an inspection hatch on the 80-year-old tank, prompting a boil-water order, drainage and superchlorination before service resumes Wednesday.
County reverses course, will clear Zuma Creek underpass
L.A. County Beaches and Harbors will scrape rocks blocking the PCH underpass next week, after Malibu activists pressed for action.