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Spotted on the Malibu calendar: Aviator Nation Dreamland w/ Arkells

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In today's newsletter:

  • Kelvin wave may worsen Malibu flooding after Hurricane Marie damage
  • AI-powered private school with $60K tuition headed for Malibu.
  • Body of missing LA musician recovered near Malibu Pier.

Also on today's calendar: Phantom Planet @ Aviator Nation Dreamland and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kelvin Wave Racing Toward CA Expected To Raise Sea Levels Along Battered Malibu Coast (patch.com) — Malibu's already-eroded shoreline is bracing for a coastally trapped Kelvin wave expected to arrive in early October, temporarily raising local sea levels by 6 to 12 inches. Experts warn that, after Hurricane Marie's damage and sinkholes near Malibu homes, even a few extra inches of water could sharply increase flooding and erosion risks through winter's highest tides.
   

2. Map shows where teacher-free schools are expanding across America (newsweek.com) — An AI-driven private school network plans to launch a Malibu campus in fall 2026, with tuition listed at about $60,000 per year. The model replaces traditional teaching with adaptive software and "guides," raising questions among experts about privacy, reduced human interaction, and whether the promised academic gains will truly last.
   

3. Missing man found dead in Malibu (smdp.com) — Emergency crews found a missing Los Angeles musician dead in the ocean just north of Malibu Lagoon near the pier, after he disappeared following a job interview in Santa Monica. Authorities identified him as 36-year-old Braden Pontoli and ruled his death a suicide, while friends and colleagues remember his contributions to Southern California's choral music community.
   

4. Distressed Marmalade Cafe Files for Chapter 11 - Los Angeles Business Journal (labusinessjournal.com) — Marmalade Cafe, which once operated a popular branch in Malibu, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of financial strain and multiple closures. The Encino-based chain cites pandemic impacts and tough lease conditions, raising questions about the future of its remaining locations and what might replace any shuttered spots familiar to Malibu diners.
   

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