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Thanksgiving Holiday Fire Conditions Outlook & Preparedness Information

2020 Wildfire Season - Thanksgiving Holiday Fire Conditions Outlook & Preparedness Information for Malibu

Malibu is in peak wildfire season, and the City has been conducting widespread outreach to help residents be prepared for wildfire. This Thanksgiv...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures & Holiday COVID-19 Safety Information

City of Malibu Thanksgiving Holiday Information & COVID-19 Safety Information 

Due to the Red Flag warning in effect Malibu Thursday night and into Friday, Trancas Canyon Park and Charmlee Park will be closed on Thursday, November 26  ...

Malibu City Council adopted the “Hosted Short-Term Rental Ordinance” on November 23, 2020

Malibu City Council Adopts Hosted Short-Term Rental Ordinance 

The Malibu City Council adopted Ordinance No. 472 commonly referred to as the “Hosted Short-Term Rental Ordinance” during the City Council meeting of November 23, 2...

New Dedicated Web Page for Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) Ordinance Update

NEW DEDICATED WEB PAGE FOr wireless communication facility ordinance (wcf) update 

The City of Malibu is currently in the process of updating its Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) Ordinance, and is conducting widespread outreach, including lau...

Join the Virtual Public Workshop on the City's Wireless Communication Facility Ordinance Dec 16

Give Your Input on the City's Wireless Communication Facility Ordinance Update at the Virtual Public Workshop December 16

The City is currently in the process of updating its Wireless Communication Facility Ordinance. On Wednesday, December 16 at ...

LA County Public Health Restricts Dining at Restaurants, Breweries, Wineries

NEWS RELEASE from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, November 22, 2020: Public Health to Modify Health Officer Order to Restrict Dining at Restaurants, Breweries, Wineries and Bars Amid Surge in Cases Effective, Wednesday, November 25, 2020, ...

Statewide COVID-19 Limited Stay at Home Order in Effect Sat, Nov 21

NEWS RELEASE from California Health and Human Services Agency, California Department of Public Health, November 19, 2020: Statewide Limited Stay at Home Order in Effect Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 10:00 PM.

Upon assessment of the recent, unprecedented ...

Water Dropping Aircraft Exercise in Malibu, with World's Largest Water-Dropping Helicopter

Water Dropping Aircraft Exercise in Malibu, with World's Largest Water Dropping Helicopter

The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Orange County Fire Authority Air Operations Division conducted daytime and nightime helicopter water-dropping...

Update on City Response to Homeless Encampments & Addressing Community Concerns About Fires

Nov. 19, 2020 - Update on City Response to Homeless Encampments in Malibu, Addressing Community Concerns About Fires, Encampment Cleared Out at Tuna Canyon

In recent weeks, several fires started in a known homeless encampment near Tuna Canyon and PCH in ea...

Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions for LA County Starting Fri, Nov 20

Press Release from LA County Department of Public Health (November 17, 2020) - Los Angeles County to Implement Tighter Safeguards and Restrictions to Curb COVID-19 Spread

Starting this Friday, New Restrictions Will be in Place as COVID-19 Cases and Hospit...

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for City Parks

City Manager Updates
November 20, 2020

UPCOMING

• Saturday, November 21, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Virtual Poetry Workshop (Advanced registration required)
• Saturday, November 21, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Document Shred Day
• Monday, November 23, 6:30 PM - Virtual City Council Meeting
• Tuesday, November 24, 9:0...

Malibu City Council Hires Ruth Quinto as New City Treasurer

Malibu City Council Hires Ruth Quinto as New City Treasurer

The Malibu City Council appointed Ruth Quinto of Quinto Consulting, LP to serve as the City’s Treasurer during the City Council meeting of November 9, 2020 at the recommendation of the A...

Women Business Owners Virtual Town Hall with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara hosted by NAWBO

Women Business Owners Virtual Town Hall with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara hosted by NAWBO, Wednesday, December 9, 1:30 PM

Women owned business in Malibu are invited to join Vikita Poindexter, National Association of Women Business Owners California ...

Malibu City Attorney Announces Retirement from City Service

Malibu’s Long-Time City Attorney Announces Retirement

Malibu’s long-time City Attorney, Christi Hogin, announced in a letter on November 13 to the Mayor and Council that she will retire from her role serving the City effective...

CA, Oregon, Washington Issue Travel Advisories Due to High COVID-19 Numbers

PRESS RELEASE FROM GOVERNOR NEWSOM: California, Oregon & Washington Issue Travel Advisories

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 - In light of rising cases, West Coast states issue travel advisories recommending 14-day quarantines for inter-state and international travel...

Winners of the City's Emergency Preparedness Competition Announced on Woolsey Anniversary

Winners of Day of Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Competition Announced During City Council Meeting on Woolsey Anniversary

The winners of the “Best Prepared” awards in the City’s Community Emergency Preparedness Competitio...

Woolsey Fire Two-Year Anniversary Commemoration Video

Woolsey Fire Two-Year Anniversary Commemoration Video

On November 9, 2020, the City of Malibu commemorated the two-year anniversary of the Woolsey Fire which ravaged Malibu, burning 100,000 acres, taking three lives, destroying nearly 500 homes and leaving...

Message from the Mayor on Two-Year Anniversary of Woolsey Fire

Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 14 on WWD19 Water Systems Improvements Project

Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 invites the City and community to review the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for critical water system improvements that are proposed over the next six years...

County Registrar Will Contact Mail-In Voters About Non-Matching or Missing Signatures

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will be contacting anyone who voted by mail in the November 3, 2020 election whose signature does not match the official record (https://lavote.net/docs/rrcc/election-info/11032020_SVS.pdf) or forgot ...

2020 City Achievements Presentation

2020 City of Malibu Achievements Presentation

As part of the City Manager’s evaluation on October 12, 2020, a presentation was provided to the City Council highlighting the City's most significant achievements, projects, legislation, actions and events. Th...

Playgrounds at City parks open as of October 5, with COVID-19 safety protocols

City of Malibu Park Playgrounds open as of October 5

Playgrounds at City parks will reopen on Monday, October 5, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. The City urges patrons to follow all posted City rules and COVID-19 guidelines to help keep all visito...

2020 Wildfire Season - What You Can Do to Be Prepared Right Now

2020 Wildfire Season in Malibu: What You Can Do To Be Prepared Right Now

Malibu has already been seeing dangerous Santa Ana winds, Red Flag conditions, power outages, downed trees, disabled traffic signals, and numerous small fires, which fortunately were ...

Sign up for Alerts and Disaster Notifications

If you are not already signed up to receive alerts and disaster notifications, now is the time to get that done. Make sure all members of your family, business, or organization are signed up for emergency, weather and traffic alerts by text and email from...

2020 Wildfire Season & National Preparedness Month - How You Can Be Prepared to Evacuate

2020 Wildfire Season - Be Prepared to Evacuate

As we enter the 2020 Wildfire Season the City of Malibu is working to help achieve community-wide preparedness for wildfires. Malibu has already had numerous small brush fires this summer, and our first Red Fl...

City of Malibu Prepares for the 2020 Wildfire Season Amidst the Pandemic

City of Malibu Prepares for the 2020 Wildfire Season Amidst the Pandemic 

As Southern California heads into peak fire season, the City of Malibu is working to prepare and help community members be prepared to prevent wildfires and be prepared to r...

Weed Whackers - Tips to Reduce Fire Dangers

The City of Malibu works year-round to increase community-wide wildfire preparedness, and as we enter wildfire season, it is more important than ever to be aware of the ways that you can prevent wildfires. Landscape, gardening, construction and other work...

City of Malibu's Emergency Survival Guide

The City of Malibu’s new Emergency Survival Guide is printed and is now available for Malibu residents and businesses at no cost.

The City is dedicated to achieving community-wide preparedness for wildfires, earthquakes, floods or any other disas...

New Online and Digital Tools to Make it Easier for Malibu Residents to Access City Hall

The City of Malibu is implementing new digital and online services in order to make it easier and safer for residents to access City Hall services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

As the County proceeds along its Roadmap to Recovery and ease...

City Council Extends Woolsey Fire Permit Fee Waivers 6 Months to Help Residents Rebuild

The Malibu City Council voted on Monday, June 22, 2020 to extend for six months the permit fee waivers that the City enacted to help homeowners who lost properties during the 2018 Woolsey Fire. The deadline to apply for fee waivers has now been extended t...

Malibu Re-Starts Fire Hardening Home Assessments for Residents

As part of the City of Malibu’s ongoing efforts to promote community-wide wildfire preparedness, the City has re-started its no-cost Home Ignition Zone Assessment Program to help residents harden their homes against flying embers, a major cause ...