Colony resident Marshall Coben took this photo of a rainbow on Saturday, April 13, at Colony Beach in Malibu. Marshall wants to dedicate this image to Rosie Coben, their family dog who walked that beach every day for many years. Rosie will soon be crossing the Rainbow Bridge and his family would love to see a tribute in The Malibu Times. The post Malibu Best Shot: Dedicated to Rosie the Dog appeared first on The Malibu Times ..read more

Malibu defeated Northview 10-8 at home in the opening round of the postseason Malibu High senior Amar Taha had only played tennis sparingly before this spring.  “I’ve played a couple times with my brother, a couple of times with my friends,” he said, “but nothing too much.” However at the urging of friends, the 17-year-old, who is a striker and defender on the Malibu Sharks soccer team, decided to grab a racket and give it a swing on the tennis court as a member of the Sharks boys tennis team. “I wanted to try something new,” he said. “I decided to give this a shot. The past couple of yea ..read more

Emily S. met with state legislators and advocated for Boys & Girls Clubs of Malibu this past week On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) hosted its annual Youth of the Year ceremony at its newly opened Third Space storefront in Malibu. Four outstanding youth representatives shared their personal stories of adversity and goals for the future. The Youth of the Year honor recognizes an individual between the ages of 14 and 18 who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership skills while acting as a role model for other youth within the club. Af ..read more

Students, community members enjoy instructive, insightful conversation with environmental reporter Rosanna Xia  By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times Malibuites of all ages thoroughly enjoyed joining Pepperdine students at the university’s 8th Annual Climate Calling Conference showcasing a special Earth Month Malibu Library Speaker Series on April 11 that featured Los Angeles Times environmental reporter Rosanna Xia, who discussed her explorations, discoveries, and writing about climate change in coastal California. Xia, a bril ..read more

Malibu High junior Chloe Loquet wins first place, earns right to compete for $2,500 scholarship Staff Report The Optimist Club of Malibu just concluded the 2023-2024 Optimist International Essay Scholarship Competition with an Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 29. Eight students from Malibu High School entered the competition by submitting essays on the official topic “Optimism: How it Connects Us.” The Optimist International Essay Contest is divided into two levels of competition: Club (preliminary contest) and District (scholarship competition). The winner of the local cl ..read more

Keller known for her environmental advocacy and pushback on unnecessary development Staff Report “Tenacity and a relentless sense of purpose are crucial if residents want to retain Malibu’s rural lifestyle,” Lucile Keller said after being honored for a half-century of civic service. At a Malibu Township Council (MTC) Valentine’s Day luncheon at Tramonto Restaurant, Keller received MTC’s top honor, a 12-inch crystal tower with a personal inscription. “From working to safeguard the environment, to establishing the City of Malibu, and to prevent incompatible development, Lucile has made a remarka ..read more

Children from Our Lady of Malibu Preschool, TK and Kindergarten classes, enjoyed an afternoon at the Paradise Cove tide pools during last week’s low tide. They have been learning about Marine Sciences through a weekly program, taught through song and art. The children were thrilled to see the anemones, hermit crabs, rock crabs, sea hare, shells, and various seaweeds and other plants. Each child received a beautiful laminated, fold out “Tide Pool Science Guide”, created and donated by Dawn Ericson, Manta Publications. These illustrated guides are amazing for the kids to have at home, so they c ..read more

Dozens of adorable pups, old and young, show up in their best sweaters to get much-needed love  Animal lovers flocked to the Malibu Farmers Market on Sunday for the annual Paws for a Cause pet adoption event. Despite the rain, the unique gathering offered a heartwarming sight as furry friends, donning their cozy sweaters, eagerly sought their furever homes.  From playful puppies and kittens to graceful seniors and everything in between — Paws for a Cause is a special day filled with compassion, community, and culinary delights sponsored by the Cornucopia Foundation’s Malibu Farm ..read more

The Malibu Times lists ways you can care for your coast this month and every month April is an opportunity to celebrate Earth Month. From recycling to volunteering, there are unlimited ways to participate with family and friends and reduce your carbon footprint. The Malibu Times gathered a few events being held here in Malibu as well as our surrounding communities to help donate your time to make a global impact.  The City of Malibu, Pepperdine University, Heal the Bay, and other organizations are holding a series of events in celebration of Earth Month, highlighting recycling, waste ..read more

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