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Hey there, Malibu! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What deputies revealed in court about the deadly PCH crash night
  • How to fly to Malibu cheaper while saving your Avios points
  • Why Malibu surfers and students swear by these simple leather flip-flops

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

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Defense Calls Deputies to Witness Stand in Bohm Pre-Trial (pepperdine-graphic.com) — The latest pre-trial hearing in the case stemming from the 2023 Pacific Coast Highway crash that killed four Pepperdine seniors saw deputies testify for hours about how they handled driver Fraser Bohm, including questions over Miranda rights and possible head injury. A longtime Malibu resident's account of Bohm's speed also featured prominently, with more legal arguments set for the next court date.
   

2. Flights to Malibu: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 27 Miles vs Avios Fall 2026 (mightytravels.com) — If you're planning a Malibu getaway, this guide argues you're better off paying cash for fall flights into LAX and saving Avios points for higher-value long-haul trips. It breaks down typical midweek fares, the 27‑mile LAX–Malibu transfer, and compares affordable local options like walking tours and Getty Villa visits with pricier waterfall excursions so you can stretch your travel budget once you're here.
   

3. More than a Flip-Flop: Rainbows Take Over Campus (pepperdine-graphic.com) — Malibu shops and Pepperdine students are helping make Rainbow Sandals the go-to footwear around town, from the Civic Center to Point Dume. Local surf retailers say they can barely keep the popular flip-flops in stock, while students swap tips on breaking them in and praise their comfort for beach days and classes alike.
   

4. Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu home (10news.com) — Los Angeles County deputies responded Friday night to a trespasser reported at Kamala Harris' Malibu home after her security detail called about a suspicious person. The individual was stopped before reaching the house, left voluntarily, and no one was hurt, though deputies say they'll step up patrols in the area as a precaution.
   

5. California's Ocean Way music festival canceled due to impacts from Hurricane Marie (fresnobee.com) — Heavy Labor Day rains triggered local emergencies in Malibu and other coastal cities, contributing to beach erosion that forced cancellation of Santa Monica's new Ocean Way music festival later this month. Officials say storm surf and runoff stripped away so much sand near the pier that it's no longer safe to build stages or host tens of thousands of fans this year.
   

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