SCE still can't explain back-to-back Malibu blackoutsSouthern California Edison says two early-morning outages that hit the same west Malibu areas 20 hours apart were unrelated, but offers no cause.Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Edison power fails again in western MalibuA second outage hit Trancas early Tuesday, a day after a power surge knocked out 2,270 customers from Point Dume to Ventura County.Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Study: cancer-causing chromium-6 spread miles from fire zonesUC researchers found nanoparticles of chromium-6 traveled six to nine miles downwind from the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires.Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Agoura Hills bans e-bikes from city parksSigns are going up after a regional crackdown that resulted in two dozen tickets, seven seized bikes and one arrest.Friday, May 29, 2026
Two San Francisco tourists arrested racing Ferraris on PCHDeputies clocked the rented high-end cars above 100 mph before stopping both at Corral Canyon Road.Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Magnitude 3.2 quake hits south of Malibu PierA minor earthquake struck Monday night with an epicenter about five miles south of the Malibu Pier.Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Air monitors set up near Santa Susana amid Sandy FireVentura County deploys temporary air quality monitors near the old nuclear test site as the Sandy Fire smolders 20 miles north of Malibu.Friday, May 22, 2026
Santa Monica Pier beaches ranked dirtiest in CaliforniaDespite $100 million in city upgrades, only a Tijuana beach scored worse on Heal the Bay's annual report card.Friday, May 22, 2026
Sandy Fire Slows, But Threatens Santa Susana Hazmat SiteCooler weather has helped firefighters contain the Sandy Fire's spread, but crews are positioning to protect a contaminated former rocket-testing site.Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Air Tankers Hit Santa Rosa Island Fire as Containment GrowsA modified Boeing 737 dropped retardant on key buildings as the fire on the Channel Islands reached 26% containment.Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cal Fire Chief: Expect a Fiery SummerAfter a record-dry March, California has already seen 50% more acres burn than the five-year average.Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Agoura Hills Evacuation Plan Sends Malibu Drivers on 8-Mile DetourCity officials say their new safety element is just a framework, but it assumes only 100 cars per hour fleeing up Kanan and zero from Malibu.Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Warm water and high bacteria reported on Malibu coastOcean temperatures have hit 63 degrees and county health officials warn of elevated bacteria at Paradise Cove, Surfrider and fire-zone beaches.Friday, May 15, 2026
Malibu council members dig into budget as city manager expands staffTwo council members meet today to rework expenses while the city manager seeks a pay raise for the clerk and a new emergency response manager.Thursday, May 14, 2026
Santa Monica to ticket bike-lane parkers with automated camerasAfter a July 1 warning period, drivers blocking bike lanes will face $93 fines from cameras mounted on parking enforcement vehicles.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
El Niño Summer May Supercharge Mosquitoes Carrying DengueA new invasive mosquito species is breeding in the Santa Monica Mountains, and last summer brought the first local dengue transmission in Southern California.Monday, May 11, 2026
Mountain lion spotted again on Pepperdine campusPublic safety staff saw the cat near Huntsinger Circle at about 2 a.m. Tuesday before it headed up the hill toward the Graduate Campus.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Sixth rattlesnake bite of the year reported near CamarilloA person was bitten Sunday afternoon at a gathering near Cal State Channel Islands, 15 miles west of Malibu.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
