The urgency ordinance would require anyone over two years old to wear a mask in public, or risk a $50 fine.
That choking air that blanketed the region over the last week registered the highest level of ozone to hit the LA are in decades.
But county officials are saying the beaches could be closed if crowds get too big on this triple-digit holiday weekend.
The City Council voted 4-1 to consider placing a citywide mask ordinance on future agendas.
13 new cases have been reported in a week.
Just 10 days after opening a temporary skate park, the city has shut it down, citing a lack of adherence to park rules.
7,232 new coronavirus cases have been processed in LA County since Thursday, and Malibu sees a small rise.
Malibu beaches and trails will close for the holiday weekend to prevent crowding, per an LA County order.
On Monday, Los Angeles County flew past a grim milestone of 100,000 confirmed cases.
The Malibu City Council unanimously approved a measure to amend the municipal code to ban public smoking.
Cases continue to surge as LA County reopens.
Los Angeles County gave an updated report on coronavirus totals.
Hundreds of visitors, many not wearing masks, swarmed Malibu beaches this weekend, causing noise and parking headaches.
County health officials reported 18 more deaths and 484 newly confirmed cases Sunday as restrictions slowly ease.
Kroger workers, including Ralphs grocery store employees in Malibu, are expected to get free COVID-19 testing.
Malibu resident Isaac Larian has launched Operation Pac-man, which has produced and procured important coronavirus equipment.
The City of Malibu, CORE, and Malibu Medical will offer testing Thursday and Friday to all local residents, regardless of symptoms.
Los Angeles County health officials gave a comprehensive report Monday.
Back-up law enforcement and constant messaging kept potential crowds off of Malibu beaches this past weekend.
The Homeland Security Advisory Council at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy donated 3,000 face shields on April 14.
A woman was struck by a vehicle on Malibu Road Friday and airlifted to the hospital, officials said.
Here's the latest on the coronavirus outbreak as of Friday April 17.
Thursday Los Angeles County reported 55 new deaths, the highest one-day death toll due to the coronavirus so far.
The City of Malibu is partnering with Sean Penn's CORE organization to offer free drive-through testing at City Hall.
LA County confirmed 670 new coronavirus cases and 40 more deaths Tuesday, while the state considers when it will lift stay-home orders.
Los Angeles County identified 620 more cases of the new coronavirus and 29 more deaths over the last 24 hours.
Los Angeles County identified 420 more cases of the new coronavirus and 15 more deaths over the last 24 hours.
Malibu is offering free coronavirus tests for first responders and high-risk residents through Saturday.
There are now 4,584 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Los Angeles County as of Friday.
County health officials confirmed 13 more deaths and 534 cases of the new coronavirus Thursday.
On Tuesday Los Angeles County saw a spike in cases and ten more people killed by the disease.
Health care officials report that 11 nursing homes across Los Angeles county have confirmed coronavirus outbreaks.
The decision was made after the pier, and Malibu beaches and trails were crowded with visitors last weekend, the City of Malibu said.
Beach parking lots are closed to prevent crowding and to allow for social distancing to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a study of how many U.S. adults are at risk of serious illness if infected with coronavirus.
From grabbing groceries to getting hot meals delivered, there are nonprofit groups and resources around SoCal to help those in need.
Non-essential City programs and events will be canceled until April 30 to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus.
So far this season, an estimated 34 million people — including 5,251 in California — have been affected by the flu.
Five Westside cities released a joint statement that they are following the lead of L.A. County health officials.
City of Malibu staff are participating in regular conference calls with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.