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False alarm at Zuma: Spruzzo was just firing up pizza oven

Fire trucks responded to the Zuma Beach restaurant early Thursday after a report of heavy smoke turned out to be the pizza oven warming up.

Santa Ana winds arrive Thursday, peak Friday night

Red flag warnings are possible for Friday night as canyon gusts reach 25 mph, though recent rain has dampened fire danger somewhat.

Smith leads Riggins by 43 votes, after a few more ballots counted

Doug Stewart appears to have won one seat, while Danny Smith widens his lead to 43 votes. Still. about one third of the ballots countywide are uncounted.

Ben Allen trails in insurance commissioner race as count continues

Santa Monica's Ben Allen is 4.4 percent behind San Francisco's Jane Kim, with only 55 percent of statewide ballots counted.

Becerra governor win boosts California's fight against offshore drilling

The new governor vigorously defended state environmental rules as attorney general, including against Trump administration efforts to open Southern California waters to oil platforms.

Blue tsunami puts Californians atop key Washington committees

Ted Lieu, Adam Schiff and others gain oversight power, while former Malibu resident Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could face congressional probes.

Sheriff Luna re-elected in landslide over Villanueva

Robert Luna beat former Sheriff Alex Villanueva by nearly two-and-a-half to one, promising a steady hand at the agency that polices Malibu.

Malibu set to announce new public safety director, maybe Monday

The city manager has reportedly hired a replacement for Susan Dueñas, with the choice expected to be unveiled at Monday's City Council meeting.

Point Dume's Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

The 85-year-old singer, on tour in Italy, exchanged gifts with the American pope during a break between concert dates.

Sea turtles spotted off Malibu; eggs found on Ventura beach

Two Ridley sea turtles have laid eggs in Orange County, and another clutch has turned up in Ventura. Beachgoers are asked to watch out.

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