Malibu.
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Aaron Kirman and others purchased a rental home and rented a mansion in Malibu and Beverly Park.Some support1 report
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Red Robin is incorporating Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Malibu Rum, and Tito's Handmade Vodka into its beverage lineup.Some support1 report
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A sinkhole opened in Malibu in front of Nicolas Cage's property.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Malibu is a city within Los Angeles County.Some support2 reports
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Luxury home in Malibu suffered landslide damage, prompting the American Red Cross to set up temporary emergency shelter.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Governor's policy decisions impacted school reopenings, while a state of emergency led to beach closures in Malibu.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is preparing for severe storms due to El Niño, prompting a local emergency declaration in Malibu.Some support1 report
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Widespread coastal flooding hits Malibu, Long Beach, and Newport Beach due to high tides and NWS forecasts.Some support2 reports
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Ron Goldman custom-designed Joni Mitchell's former home in Malibu, which is being reported on by Mansion Global.Some support1 report
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NOAA and Malibu announce a partnership focused on public safety and emergency preparedness.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Multiple wildfires erupted across California on October 1st, affecting Malibu, Orange County, and San Diego.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Agency reports on Norte Fire near San Clemente and Bryson Fire in Malibu.Some support1 report
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A tax measure was reported to affect both Santa Monica and Malibu districts.Some support1 report
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A proposal concerning safety improvements in Malibu, located in Los Angeles County, is currently under review by the California Coastal Commission and involves collaboration with the county.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Malibu council is planning a new road bridge over Corral Creek and seeking MTA approval for a pedestrian safety study.Some support1 report
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The American Red Cross provided shelter for evacuees following a fire in Malibu.Some support2 reports
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County warning systems were activated in Calabasas and Agoura Hills, while officials managed a fire response in Malibu.Some support1 report
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El Niño brings damaging waves and erosion near Nicolas Cage's house in Malibu.Some support1 report
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A wildfire broke out in Malibu, leading to LAFD deploying resources across the San Fernando Valley.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Multiple fires and evacuation orders are being issued across Los Angeles County, including Malibu, Azusa, and Las Flores.Some support1 report
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Wildfire risk in the Malibu/Southern California region affects luxury property values.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Santa Ana winds fanned the flames and battered the Southland, causing fires across Southern California on October 15.Some support11 reports
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The Malibu City Council awarded an exclusive contract for the Malibu Moves running event, which will take place at Zuma Beach.Some support1 report
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Southern California Edison issued warnings regarding fire weather and potential power shutoffs in Malibu.Some support2 reports
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Red Flag Warning issued for Santa Monica as wildfires impact community and property.Some support1 report
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A brand campaign, inspired by California landscapes, was photographed in Malibu and relates to Los Angeles.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Tropical Storm Rachel is bringing south swell, causing coastal flooding risk in Long Beach and Malibu.Well supported25 reports
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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Northern California, including the Malibu area.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Forecasters warn of coastal flooding risks in Malibu.Some support1 report
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The coast of Malibu, located in Los Angeles County, is facing potential seawater flooding due to elevated surf and high tides.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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High-profile estates in Los Angeles, London, and Malibu are utilizing GIS workflows for property management and planning.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Malibu City Council is dealing with local safety concerns while working with the City Manager.Some support2 reports
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The accused faced charges related to a fire that occurred in Malibu, Los Angeles.Some support3 reports
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High rebuilding costs are exceeding insurance payouts in Malibu, Altadena, and Pacific Palisades.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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City manager Joe Irvin addresses rebuilding efforts following the January 2025 fire in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.Some support1 report
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Coastal erosion driven by climate change is being observed in Malibu and Carlsbad.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Coastal erosion affected the Sea Level Drive infrastructure in Malibu, prompting emergency coordination with county agencies and utility providers.Some support1 report
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Fiber network connects multiple regional cities including Malibu, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Calabasas.Some support2 reports
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Winery operations based in Los Angeles County are underway, with the property spanning into the Malibu area.Some support1 report
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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is providing data regarding wildfire risk in the region, which includes Malibu and Los Angeles.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Coastal erosion and high tides caused infrastructure failure in Malibu on September 8, 2026.Some support18 reports
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Bonnie Flores, an ICU nurse, is currently located in Los Angeles County, which encompasses Malibu.Some support1 report
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Strong surf and high tides caused damage to seawalls and homes in Long Beach, Dana Point, and Malibu.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Coastal regions including Dana Point and Malibu are currently facing high surf risks due to severe weather and storms.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Extreme weather events affect local communities in Malibu on September 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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The California Coastal Commission has mandated property restoration and public access requirements regarding development in the Malibu coastal zone.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The California Coastal Commission approved a settlement regarding a property dispute involving Mark Attanasio in Malibu.Some support1 report
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A severe weather disaster affected local residents in Malibu on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A sinkhole threatens high-value beachfront property in Malibu, prompting the city to use a local high school as a temporary evacuation shelter.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Local government in Los Angeles County relies on county services during a crisis.Some support1 report
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Coastal erosion is threatening high-value real estate, prompting protective sand replenishment measures in Malibu and surrounding areas.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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Coastal erosion opened a massive sinkhole in Malibu, located within Los Angeles County.Some support1 report
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Coastal erosion caused a gas main rupture in Malibu involving Southern California Gas Company.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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A gas leak is being assessed following a property collapse in Malibu, involving the Southern California Gas Company.Some support1 report
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Hurricane Marie waves impacted both Long Beach and Malibu communities on September 8, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Storm aftermath hits Dana Point and Malibu; Red Cross provides temporary shelter while Russel manages the Capistrano Bay district.Some support1 report
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Coastal infrastructure in Malibu is reported as vulnerable to climate factors.Some support1 report
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A sinkhole collapse in Malibu necessitated utility service shutoffs and county resources responded to the local emergency.Some support2 reports
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Cage starred in an Amazon series that is set in Malibu.Some support2 reports
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Coastal erosion affects Adamson House and Malibu Pier, leading to pier closure and threat to the local economic base.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Malibu
Events traced to Malibu, step by step, newest first- Malibu may face travel disruption from PCH erosion and repairsLocal access and travel in Malibu may be disrupted by emergency repairs along the Pacific Coast Highway.Possible
- Malibu may face power shutoffs amid wildfire riskMalibu faces operational disruption from power shutoffs amid wildfire riskAlready happening
- Malibu may face higher consumer costs from rising county tax ratesMalibu may face higher consumer costs due to rising county tax ratesPossible
- Malibu may face disruption and revenue loss from PCH closuresMalibu could face operational disruption and revenue loss from PCH closuresPossible
- Malibu faces high surf, flooding, and extreme heat warningsMalibu faces immediate risks from dangerous rip currents, coastal flooding, and extreme heat warnings.Already happening
Explainers that pass through Malibu
Malibu is a step on the way to someone else- Malibu city council may face emergency response needs from coastal floodingMalibu city council may need to coordinate emergency responses to coastal flooding risksPossible
- Coastal flooding risks may prompt California Coastal Commission reviewCoastal flooding risks may trigger regulatory review and mandates from the California Coastal Commission.Possible
Around Malibu this week
News at the entities that move Malibu most-
Los Angeles County StructuralLindsey Horvath is seeking the elected county executive job in Los Angeles County, with Zev Yaroslavsky commenting on her chances.Moves Malibu
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El Niño Shared contextSandbags are being distributed in Folsom and Harrison neighborhoods as preparation for the potentially record-setting El Niño winter.Moves Malibu
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American Red Cross TransactionalThe American Red Cross offered assistance to residents in North Georgia.Moves Malibu
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Gavin Newsom StructuralGovernor Gavin Newsom announced the commutation of death sentences on November 5, 2026.Moves Malibu
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California Coastal Commission StructuralThe California Coastal Commission approved a rail protection plan, while Orange County Supervisors discussed delaying a related hearing in South Orange County.Moves Malibu
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Southern California Edison OperationalThe Chamber of Commerce put Proposition 45 before voters, with utility funding cited as part of the effort to dismantle clean air and water protections.Moves Malibu
Connections
The 40 strongest of 174, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Los Angeles County Structural
Malibu is a municipality structurally contained within Los Angeles County, requiring joint regulatory oversight and emergency coordination.
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Pacific Coast Highway Operational
Malibu actively regulates, monitors, and is affected by the Pacific Coast Highway, which serves as its primary transportation corridor.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño conditions are forecasted to increase the risk of coastal hazards, including storms and erosion, in Malibu.
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Southern California Gas Company Operational
Malibu's geological instability and coastal erosion directly cause gas main ruptures, necessitating operational responses from the Southern California Gas Company.
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American Red Cross Transactional
The American Red Cross provided temporary shelter for evacuees in Malibu.
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Southern California Edison Operational
Southern California Edison provides utility services, performs wildfire mitigation, and manages power shutoffs within the Malibu area.
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city council Structural
The city council functions as the formal governing body responsible for local policy and administration within the jurisdiction of Malibu.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Operational
The Sheriff's Department coordinates with Malibu's local government on public safety issues, including emergency response and encampment clearing.
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Gavin Newsom Structural
Malibu's local governance is subject to state-level executive orders, settlements, and housing law impacts issued by the Governor's office.
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Agoura High School Transactional
Agoura High School served as an emergency shelter location in response to a fire event in the Malibu region.
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California Coastal Commission Structural
The Commission formally regulates development and coastal management within the Malibu coastal zone.
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Santa Ana Operational
Santa Ana winds directly cause critical fire danger and affect fires in Malibu.
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Pernod Ricard Structural
Pernod Ricard operates as the parent company responsible for the product line and market strategy of the Malibu brand.
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Santa Monica Structural
Malibu and Santa Monica share administrative structures, including unified school districts and common tax measures, and are subject to shared environmental impacts.
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Sacramento Operational
Malibu directs local concerns and issues to Sacramento for political attention and resolution.
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Marie Transactional
The hurricane's powerful swells acted as the agent, causing physical damage to Malibu's private road infrastructure.
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Pierce Brosnan Shared context
Pierce Brosnan's Malibu mansion is facing financial and residential pressure due to the threat of wildfires in the area.
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Nicolas Cage Shared context
Nicolas Cage owns property in Malibu, which is currently facing environmental threats like sinkholes and coastal erosion.
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California Structural
Malibu is subject to the policies, environmental risks, and large-scale climate patterns of the State of California.
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SpaceX Mentioned together
SpaceX's success is observed to drive and reflect liquidity trends in the Malibu real estate market.
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Sheriff Operational
The relationship is defined by the existence of joint emergency response protocols governing their operational interaction.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides official weather forecasts, warnings, and advisories specific to the Malibu geographic area.
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Everbridge Operational
Malibu utilizes Everbridge's system for disaster notifications and life-threatening emergencies.
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Calabasas Operational
The cities share regional fiber network infrastructure and engage in comparative analysis of local planning standards.
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Malibu High School Operational
The city utilizes the high school as a temporary evacuation shelter during emergencies.
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Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Operational
Malibu and the Conservancy engage in active operational interactions, including disputes over public trail easements and formal partnerships for conservation.
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Federal Communications Commission Shared context
The FCC exercises its federal regulatory authority over telecommunications facilities within the Malibu area.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operational
A functional partnership exists where NOAA provides critical safety information and warnings relevant to the Malibu community's operational needs.
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Red Robin Structural
Red Robin incorporates Malibu Rum into its beverage lineup, establishing a supply chain dependency.
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Long Beach Shared context
Both Long Beach and Malibu share significant environmental vulnerabilities, including coastal erosion and flooding risks.
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Ben Allen Operational
Malibu's local concerns are actively influencing the legislative process associated with Ben Allen, causing a bill to stall.
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Pacific Operational
The Pacific Ocean is actively impacting the Malibu neighborhood through erosion.
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County of Los Angeles Structural
The trails associated with Malibu are functionally granted to the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles.
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Trancas Shared context
Trancas, a government agency, issues evacuation orders and warnings covering the area of Malibu.
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Lady Gaga Shared context
Malibu serves as the current and former high-value residential location for Lady Gaga.
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Newport Beach Shared context
Both cities share a common coastal environment, making them susceptible to shared environmental events.
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Reza Nabavi Transactional
Reza Nabavi served in a paid capacity as director of family services in Malibu.
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Carter Evans Shared context
Carter Evans conducts his professional reporting activities while situated in Malibu.
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Orange County Shared context
Orange County and Malibu share contextual risks, such as fire hazards and environmental events.
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Tadao Ando Shared context
Tadao Ando designed a mansion located in Malibu.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Aaron Kirman and others purchased a rental home and rented a mansion in Malibu and Beverly Park.
- Red Robin is incorporating Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Malibu Rum, and Tito's Handmade Vodka into its beverage lineup.
- Luxury home in Malibu suffered landslide damage, prompting the American Red Cross to set up temporary emergency shelter.
October 2026
20 events- The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is preparing for severe storms due to El Niño, prompting a local emergency declaration in Malibu.
- Widespread coastal flooding hits Malibu, Long Beach, and Newport Beach due to high tides and NWS forecasts.
- Ron Goldman custom-designed Joni Mitchell's former home in Malibu, which is being reported on by Mansion Global.
- Multiple wildfires erupted across California on October 1st, affecting Malibu, Orange County, and San Diego.
- Agency reports on Norte Fire near San Clemente and Bryson Fire in Malibu.
- A tax measure was reported to affect both Santa Monica and Malibu districts.
- Malibu council is planning a new road bridge over Corral Creek and seeking MTA approval for a pedestrian safety study.
- The American Red Cross provided shelter for evacuees following a fire in Malibu.
- County warning systems were activated in Calabasas and Agoura Hills, while officials managed a fire response in Malibu.
- El Niño brings damaging waves and erosion near Nicolas Cage's house in Malibu.
- A wildfire broke out in Malibu, leading to LAFD deploying resources across the San Fernando Valley.
- Multiple fires and evacuation orders are being issued across Los Angeles County, including Malibu, Azusa, and Las Flores.
- Santa Ana winds fanned the flames and battered the Southland, causing fires across Southern California on October 15.
- The Malibu City Council awarded an exclusive contract for the Malibu Moves running event, which will take place at Zuma Beach.
- Southern California Edison issued warnings regarding fire weather and potential power shutoffs in Malibu.
- Red Flag Warning issued for Santa Monica as wildfires impact community and property.
- A brand campaign, inspired by California landscapes, was photographed in Malibu and relates to Los Angeles.
- Tropical Storm Rachel is bringing south swell, causing coastal flooding risk in Long Beach and Malibu.
- Forecasters warn of coastal flooding risks in Malibu.
- High-profile estates in Los Angeles, London, and Malibu are utilizing GIS workflows for property management and planning.
September 2026
26 events- A sinkhole opened in Malibu in front of Nicolas Cage's property.
- Governor's policy decisions impacted school reopenings, while a state of emergency led to beach closures in Malibu.
- City manager Joe Irvin addresses rebuilding efforts following the January 2025 fire in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
- Coastal erosion affected the Sea Level Drive infrastructure in Malibu, prompting emergency coordination with county agencies and utility providers.
- Fiber network connects multiple regional cities including Malibu, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Calabasas.
- Winery operations based in Los Angeles County are underway, with the property spanning into the Malibu area.
- The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is providing data regarding wildfire risk in the region, which includes Malibu and Los Angeles.
- Coastal erosion and high tides caused infrastructure failure in Malibu on September 8, 2026.
- Bonnie Flores, an ICU nurse, is currently located in Los Angeles County, which encompasses Malibu.
- Strong surf and high tides caused damage to seawalls and homes in Long Beach, Dana Point, and Malibu.
- Coastal regions including Dana Point and Malibu are currently facing high surf risks due to severe weather and storms.
- Extreme weather events affect local communities in Malibu on September 11, 2026.
- The California Coastal Commission has mandated property restoration and public access requirements regarding development in the Malibu coastal zone.
- The California Coastal Commission approved a settlement regarding a property dispute involving Mark Attanasio in Malibu.
- A severe weather disaster affected local residents in Malibu on September 1, 2026.
- A sinkhole threatens high-value beachfront property in Malibu, prompting the city to use a local high school as a temporary evacuation shelter.
- Local government in Los Angeles County relies on county services during a crisis.
- Coastal erosion opened a massive sinkhole in Malibu, located within Los Angeles County.
- Coastal erosion caused a gas main rupture in Malibu involving Southern California Gas Company.
- A gas leak is being assessed following a property collapse in Malibu, involving the Southern California Gas Company.
- Hurricane Marie waves impacted both Long Beach and Malibu communities on September 8, 2026.
- Storm aftermath hits Dana Point and Malibu; Red Cross provides temporary shelter while Russel manages the Capistrano Bay district.
- Coastal infrastructure in Malibu is reported as vulnerable to climate factors.
- A sinkhole collapse in Malibu necessitated utility service shutoffs and county resources responded to the local emergency.
- Cage starred in an Amazon series that is set in Malibu.
- Coastal erosion affects Adamson House and Malibu Pier, leading to pier closure and threat to the local economic base.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
6 events- Malibu is a city within Los Angeles County.
- NOAA and Malibu announce a partnership focused on public safety and emergency preparedness.
- A proposal concerning safety improvements in Malibu, located in Los Angeles County, is currently under review by the California Coastal Commission and involves collaboration with the county.
- The Malibu City Council is dealing with local safety concerns while working with the City Manager.
- High rebuilding costs are exceeding insurance payouts in Malibu, Altadena, and Pacific Palisades.
- Coastal erosion driven by climate change is being observed in Malibu and Carlsbad.
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Northern California, including the Malibu area.
- The coast of Malibu, located in Los Angeles County, is facing potential seawater flooding due to elevated surf and high tides.
- The accused faced charges related to a fire that occurred in Malibu, Los Angeles.
- Coastal erosion is threatening high-value real estate, prompting protective sand replenishment measures in Malibu and surrounding areas.