🌱 Patch AM: What this latest fatal PCH crash means for Malibu’s road safety.

Hi Malibu! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What this latest fatal PCH crash means for Malibu's road safety.
• Planning a 3-day escape? See why Malibu tops California's list.

Also on today's calendar: Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest 10am-1pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Low clouds, then sun; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 67.
• Sunday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teen Kills Nobu Malibu Chef Ryo Uchimiya in Car Crash (asamnews.com) — A longtime Nobu Malibu sushi chef, Ryo Uchimiya, was killed when a speeding teen driver slammed into his parked car on Pacific Coast Highway, renewing concern about safety on Malibu's deadliest stretch of road. Neighbors and city history underscore ongoing speeding problems on PCH, even after Malibu declared a local emergency following previous fatal crashes involving Pepperdine students.
   

• 9 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Malibu earns a prime spot on this 2026 long‑weekend list, spotlighting Surfrider Beach's legendary waves, bird‑friendly lagoon trails, and docent‑led tours of the historic Adamson House. The guide also points you to Malibu Farm on the pier, bluff‑top whale‑watching at Point Dume, and beachfront stays at Malibu Beach Inn, alongside eight other California getaway towns.
   

📸 Around Malibu

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Malibu

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest 10am-1pm →
  1379 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Firescaping Workshop (Malibu) →
  Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Aqua Aerobics →
  Malibu Community Pool, Malibu
  9:15 am
• Swim Lessons - Merbabies →
  Malibu Community Pool, Malibu
  10:00 am
• Parent and Me Tennis →
  Malibu High School, Tennis Courts, Malibu
  10:00 am
• Romeo Road Show - Equine Therapy →
  Malibu Equestrian Park, Malibu
  10:00 am
• Swim Lessons - Starfish →
  Malibu Community Pool, Malibu
  10:30 am
• Youth Tennis →
  Malibu High School, Tennis Courts, Malibu
  10:45 am
• Buzz, Bloom, and Paint - Community Art Mural →
  Malibu Bluffs Park, Malibu
  11:00 am
• Swim Lessons - Guppy →
  Malibu Community Pool, Malibu
  11:00 am
• Swim Lessons - Sea Otter →
  Malibu Community Pool, Malibu
  11:30 am
Thursday October 15
• Public Workshop for the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project →
  4232 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• DOG ON THE RUN
  Was driving on Westlake Blvd heading to Mulholland hwy and saw an English setter all white with spots Running full sprint in the opposite direction… (Nextdoor Malibu Springs)

• Paul Martin's American Grill posted a job opening for Sous Chef in Westlake Village. Apply here.
• Oakmont Senior Living posted a job opening for Server - Full Time in Westlake Village. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malibu here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westlake Village

• Westlake Village, CA 95076 (redfin.com)
• MINISO Coming to The Shoppes at Westlake Village (whatnow.com)
• PharmaMarketing Summit 2027 to Convene America's Top Pharmaceutical Marketing Executives in California (pm360online.com)

Agoura Hills

• New tech could reveal how animals feel about world's largest wildlife crossing (ktla.com)

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Ashley Oelsen (patch.com)

Ok Malibu! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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