First brush fire of season burns six acres near MulhollandCrews stopped the fire within 90 minutes in gentle winds and high humidity; no official cause has been given.
Coastal Commission staff back PCH traffic circles, reject appealStaff say the western Malibu roundabouts will enhance beachgoer safety and access, not violate the Coastal Act.
Becerra and Hilton pull ahead in California governor's primaryA new PPIC poll shows the Democrat at 23 percent and the Trump-endorsed Republican at 20 percent, with the June 2 election underway.
Voters urged to drop ballots off rather than mail themThe U.S. Postal Service no longer guarantees election-day postmarks; Malibu has two drop-off locations.
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.
Silverstein loses bid to require pre-registration for Zoom speakersThe mayor's proposal to throttle online comments — and to drop the Pledge of Allegiance — went nowhere with the rest of the council.
Goats and sheep clear Malibu firebreaks for first time in decadesA herd of 400 goats and 100 sheep has been deployed above Big Rock as part of a $3.2 million state-funded brush clearance effort.