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Good morning to you Malibu! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which surprising non-native birds are now calling Malibu home?
  • What happens next in Malibu's trail ownership and safety fight?
  • How Pepperdine's home-pool showdown with Stanford turned into a rout

Also on today's calendar: Aviator Nation Dreamland w/ Arkells and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Strangers in Paradise (topanganewtimes.com) — Non-native birds are increasingly settling into Malibu, from great-tailed grackles flocking around Legacy Park and local shopping centers to feral peacocks long established on Point Dume. The story explains how species like munias, bulbuls, Nanday parakeets, and Eurasian collared doves are expanding through the Santa Monica Mountains, reshaping backyard birdwatching and raising questions about how climate and habitat changes affect Malibu's ecosystem.
   

2. Malibu considers appeal in court battle over trail easements near Escondido Canyon Park (dailynews.com) — Malibu officials are weighing whether to appeal a court ruling that rejected the city's claim of ownership over trail easements near Escondido Canyon Park, despite ongoing worries about parking, safety, and trash. The decision affects how trails above Pacific Coast Highway are managed and who is responsible for addressing hazards that have already been linked to a local pedestrian death.
   

3. Chatzis Scores Six in Win at No. 9 Pepperdine (gostanford.com) — A top-ranked Stanford men's water polo team rolled into Malibu and beat No. 9 Pepperdine 14–6, with freshman Dimitris Chatzis scoring six goals in the Waves' home pool. For local fans, it was a high-level early season matchup right here in town, showcasing elite collegiate play and a tough day for Pepperdine on its own turf.
   

4. Low-income patients at UCLA Health scramble to find new doctors as contract ends (latimes.com subscription) — Low-income Medi-Cal patients across L.A. County are losing broad access to UCLA Health specialists after a key contract lapsed, even as UCLA rapidly expands clinics in affluent communities like Malibu. A tentative transition deal will keep some existing patients at UCLA, but many medically fragile residents must now be reassigned to other providers amid concerns about capacity and equity.
   

5. California beach swallowed by furious surf as Labor Day weekend crowds face parking nightmare (nypost.com) — Malibu officials recently urged the state to tackle rapidly worsening coastal erosion along Pacific Coast Highway, underscoring how vulnerable local beaches and roads are to powerful surf. A dramatic example is unfolding at Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad, where El Niño-driven waves wiped out sand, damaged lifeguard towers, and forced indefinite closure of the main parking lot just as Labor Day crowds arrive.
   

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    Sunday September 6
  • Candlelight - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
    Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village
    6:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • HOLIDAY (Labor Day)
    Las Virgenes Unified Calabasas, CA 91302
  • NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
    Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
  • Holiday - Labor Day (No School)
    Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
  • Labor Day - Chamber Closed
    Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 23945 Calabasas Rd UNIT 216, Calabasas, CA 91302
    • Tuesday September 8
  • District Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting
    Conejo Valley Unified SD 2801 Atlas Ave. - University Center MPR
    9:00 am
  • Community Education Forum
    Calabasas Chamber of Commerce via Zoom Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84216210194?pwd=K1Y0ZDZJWXV3UWR6aitCZS9BNGEyUT09 Meeting ID: 842 1621 0194 Passcode: 746289
    10:00 am

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