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Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Malibu Creek Killer Loses Bid to Overturn 119-Year Sentence (westsidecurrent.com) — California's Supreme Court has refused to review the conviction of Anthony Rauda, keeping his 119‑year‑to‑life sentence for the 2018 Malibu Creek State Park killing of camper Tristan Beaudette. The ruling, following an earlier appeals court affirmation, means the man tied to a string of Malibu Creek‑area shootings and burglaries will remain in state prison, easing long‑running safety fears for local campers and residents.
• The Zoe Report opens 2026 Readers' Choice voting for 15 waterfront restaurant nominees (travelprnews.com) — Two Malibu favorites, Geoffrey's Malibu and Nobu Malibu, are among 15 nominees in The Zoe Report's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards for Best Waterfront Restaurants, with public voting open for 28 days. The list spans U.S. and Cabo San Lucas venues, but Malibu stands out as part of California's strongest showing, giving local diners and restaurateurs a chance to see how their spots stack up nationally.
• Gavin Newsom spotted hobnobbing with A-list celebs at Malibu hot spot (nypost.com) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest high‑profile evening unfolded at Nobu Malibu, where he dined with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Tobey Maguire as Hollywood watches Paramount's contentious merger fight. The Malibu gathering comes amid worries the studio could leave California and ongoing speculation about a possible Newsom presidential run in 2028.
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