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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:

  • Will Malibu's new PCH speed cameras finally slow dangerous drivers?
  • How a pre-dawn PCH crash killed a beloved Nobu Malibu chef.
  • What Malibu residents should know about Rachel's coastal flood and surf risks.

Also on today's calendar: Firescaping Workshop (Malibu) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Speed camera shocker: 100,000 violators seen in nine days on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu (kansas.com) — Malibu's new speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway recorded about 100,000 speeding violations in just nine days, underscoring how dangerous the local stretch has become. City officials, Caltrans, and law enforcement are rolling out a Speed Safety System, extra patrols, and synchronized signals to slow drivers, reduce deadly crashes, and reinvest fine revenue into further safety improvements for Malibu residents.
   

2. Long-time Nobu Chef Killed in Car Crash (newsbreak.com) — A longtime Nobu Malibu sushi chef was killed when a teen driver's SUV slammed into his parked car along Pacific Coast Highway, where he'd arrived early for work and was resting before his shift. The 51-year-old father of two died at the scene, and investigators are still determining whether the 16-year-old driver, who stayed and was reportedly sober, will face charges.
   

3. Long Beach braces for more damage as Tropical Storm Rachel closes in on Southern California (dailynews.com) — Coastal flood warnings and high-surf alerts now cover Los Angeles County beaches, including Malibu, as Tropical Storm Rachel drives powerful waves and unusually high tides into vulnerable neighborhoods. While Long Beach and Newport Beach are seeing the worst flooding and damage, Malibu residents face hazardous surf, rip currents, and potential beach erosion through at least Tuesday as tides peak and onshore winds strengthen.
   

4. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber Share Emotional Moment After Son's Passing (entertainmentnow.com) — Longtime Malibu residents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber were seen quietly holding hands during a walk at Zuma Beach as they grieve the recent death of their son, Presley. The couple, who have called the Malibu area home for decades, are leaning on each other and close friends like George Clooney while their family continues to process his struggles with addiction and sudden passing.
   

5. El Niño's Gulf Blind Spot: Category 3 Isaias Strikes During Quietest Season in 60 Years (techtimes.com) — Powerful storms in both the Atlantic and Pacific are combining to send dangerous surf toward south-facing Southern California beaches, including Malibu, this weekend. While Tropical Storm Rachel will be weak by the time it nears the region, forecasters warn that elevated waves and rip currents from Long Beach to Malibu could still threaten swimmers and erode beaches through Sunday.
   

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  • This lil buddy landed on a car parked in front of my house to eat his dinner !
    Magnificent creature .., poor bunny. I believe this is a Red Tail Hawk ! (Nextdoor Malibu)
  • Las Virgenes Unified School District posted a job opening for Lacrosse - Girls JV Asst Coach/Calabasas High School in Calabasas. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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