The Malibu Times

01/19/2025

The Palisades Fire, which has scorched 23,713 acres since erupting on January 7, is now 52% contained as of 7:45 a.m. Sunday. The blaze, which has tragically claimed the lives of 10 individuals, has left a devastating trail of destruction.

01/18/2025

A colorful sunset is shown at Zuma Beach on Jan. 4. Photo by Steve Clarke

01/18/2025

Agoura Animal Shelter Pet of the Week: Thursday, Jan. 16.
Meet Valy A5665556 is a bit of a wild child.

01/18/2025

Malibu Parks, Trails, and Accessways Closed Amid Palisades Fire State of Emergency. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and MRCA enforce closures to protect public safety and prevent wildfire risks in affected areas

01/18/2025

Malibu High School’s second-ever principal retires
Dr. Mark Kelly, who served MHS and then SMMUSD, is given a fond farewell by the district

01/18/2025

Malibu residents are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at Malibu High School. This critical gathering will focus on the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, providing vital updates and resources for those impacted.

01/18/2025

As of this morning, Saturday, Jan. 18 the Palisades Fire is 43% contained, with the affected area covering 23,713 acres. Fire crews made substantial progress overnight, aided by minimal fire behavior and the absence of further growth.

As of this morning, Saturday, Jan. 18 the Palisades Fire is 43% contained, with the affected area covering 23,713 acres. Fire crews made substantial progress overnight, aided by minimal fire behavior and the absence of further growth. However, warmer temperatures and moderate humidity are expected t...

01/18/2025

Kindness abounds at the Malibu Boys & Girls Club
Club members express thanks to first responders who fought the Franklin Fire.

Club members express thanks to first responders who fought the Franklin Fire and plan more kind acts “As part of our kindness curriculum and programming, we have the students show appreciation to others in different ways every week,” said Violet May, director of the Malibu Boys and Girls Club...

01/17/2025

Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball player Jaxon Olvera closed 2024 in a high-scoring fashion.
The freshman guard scored 27 points in Pepperdine’s 89-82 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked 19th nationally, on Dec. 30 at Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse.

Guard won the conference’s Freshman of the Year twice, scored 27 in loss to nationally ranked Gonzaga Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball player Jaxon Olvera closed 2024 in a high-scoring fashion. The freshman guard scored 27 points in Pepperdine’s 89-82 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ...

01/17/2025

Burt's Eye View: Loss of Innocence
by Burt Ross
I have written before about how I was surprised that when I hosted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Harvard back in 1965, he was totally without protection from the time I picked him up at the airport...

01/17/2025

Former Malibuite claimed silver in Paralympics; YanXiao Gong, who collects guns as a hobby, won the medal in the P3 mixed 25m SH1 event.

01/17/2025

Monrose’s dapper owner, Richard Chesterfield, always impeccably dressed in a suit and tie, is well known to many in Malibu. After a successful four-decade run, Chesterfield has retired, selling his celebrity-loved catering company to a longtime chef...

01/17/2025

As of today, Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 a.m. the Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 27% contained. Firefighters continue to make progress despite challenging conditions, focusing on improving containment lines and minimizing fire spread.

As of today, Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 a.m. the Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 27% contained. Firefighters continue to make progress despite challenging conditions, focusing on improving containment lines and minimizing fire spread around threatened structures. Weather and Fire Behavior Co...

01/16/2025

Malibu Seen with Ben Marcus: Literary Firestorm; How to sum up this last mad week in less than novel length? The Palisades Fire was threatening to central Malibu but not destructive past Saddle Peak ...

01/16/2025

Pepperdine Waves rally for fire relief amid volleyball season start; Men’s volleyball team aids Malibu and Pacific Palisades fire victims

01/16/2025

Dan E. Caldwell 1948-2025

01/16/2025

Wedding Announcement

Samuele Bassett and Shannon McKee were married at Wolfe Canyon Ranch on Friday, December 13th. Sammy is the son of Lucinda and the late David Bassett. Shannon is 4th generation Malibuite, the granddaughter of Bill and Barbara McKee, and the daughter of Maureen McKee. Sammy and Shannon both attended....

01/16/2025

Malibu Sports community reacts to Palisades Fire; Amid the blaze, Malibu volleyball teams found resilience through community and sports

Amid the blaze, Malibu volleyball teams found resilience through community and sports  The Malibu Volleyball Club’s boys and girls teams took the court for a volleyball match in the South Bay days after the Palisades Fire began its blazing march through Pacific Palisades, Malibu’s eastern f...