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In today's newsletter:

  • State high court's decision in Malibu Creek killing case explained
  • Which Malibu restaurants just made a national best-waterfront shortlist?
  • Why Gavin Newsom's starry Nobu Malibu dinner is raising eyebrows

Also on today's calendar: J. Roddy Walston in Malibu and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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  • Four Seasons Westlake Village brings Alpine-style snowfall, fondue and festive wellness to Southern California (travelprnews.com)
  • Johnny Marr's 7-figure payday, reflection from Fender's CEO and 18-carat-gold Pink Floyd picks: here are this week's guitar stories you need to know about (guitar.com)
  • 2026 Master Design Awards: Exterior Facelift — BRONZE (qualifiedremodeler.com)

Agoura Hills

  • Wildlife crossings are popping up everywhere, but there's a less sexy measure that's more important (san.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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