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Spotted on the Malibu calendar: Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest 10am-1pm

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Good morning Malibu! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Nobu Malibu chef killed in early-morning PCH crash
  • How a $74 million campus upgrade will change Malibu schools.
  • How dangerous will Malibu's surf and flooding risk be this week?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Details Emerge In PCH Crash That Killed Longtime Nobu Malibu Chef (patch.com) — Malibu residents are mourning longtime Nobu Malibu sushi chef Ryo Uchimiya, killed when a 16-year-old driver in a Range Rover veered off Pacific Coast Highway and slammed into his parked car near the restaurant. The fatal crash, which involved multiple vehicles and remains under investigation, has renewed concern about longstanding safety problems along the Malibu stretch of PCH.
   

2. Ground Broken on $74 Million Second Phase of Malibu Campus Project (schoolconstructionnews.com) — A major $74 million expansion of the Malibu Middle and High School campus is now underway, adding a new middle school core building and a separate gym designed around student wellness and coastal surroundings. Part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's long-term campus reconfiguration, the project includes sustainable design features and is expected to be completed in late 2028.
   

3. Beach Hazards Statement issued October 6 at 1:32PM PDT until October 7 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (keyt.com) — If you're heading to Malibu's beaches, be prepared for dangerous rip currents, elevated surf and possible minor coastal flooding through Friday night. The National Weather Service warns that high tides could flood low-lying areas like parking lots and paths, and urges residents to stay out of the water, avoid rock jetties, and protect flood‑prone property.
   

4. 'The Space Between' Brings Authenticity to the Malibu City Gallery (pepperdine-graphic.com) — An intimate photography exhibition by Malibu-raised artist Jessie Chaney is now on display at the Malibu City Gallery inside City Hall through Oct. 23, exploring nature, grief, and healing. Featuring series like "Spirit in the Sky" and "As Above, So Below," the show highlights Malibu's influence on her work and offers residents a reflective, locally rooted art experience.
   

5. State Parks Lifeguards and VCFD Rescue Dog After Vehicle Crashes into Surf Near Malibu - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (cslea.com) — Emergency crews responded after a vehicle plunged off Highway 1 near Deer Creek Road, just north of Malibu, landing in the surf with a driver and two dogs inside. Ventura County firefighters and State Parks lifeguards freed a trapped dog, and the driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, underscoring the coordinated response of regional agencies residents rely on along this stretch of coast.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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