Media Releases
The City regularly distributes media releases to a wide range of local, regional and national news organizations in order to keep the public informed about important and timely legislation, projects, services and other news. To subscribe to receive the City's media releases by email or text messages, visit www.malibucity.org/news and find "Media Releases." For media inquiries, contact Matt Myerhoff, Media Information Officer, at mmyerhoff@malibucity.org or call: 310-456-2489 ext. 283, or cell: 424-395-6450.
2022 Press Releases
- 12-15-2022 City of Malibu Continues Opposition to MRCA Proposal for Camping Sites in Malibu
- 12-14-2022 City of Malibu Swears in Two Newly Elected Councilmembers and Appoints Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- 11-17-2022 City of Malibu Continues Opposition to County Plan to Allow Camping in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Malibu
- 11-10-2022 City of Malibu Offers Free Removal of Hazardous Trees Through Grant From Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
- 11-09-2022 City of Malibu Marks Annual Day of Preparedness and the Four-Year Anniversary of the Devastating Woolsey Fire by Asking Community Members to Take One Action Toward Disaster Preparedness
- 11-3-2022 Malibu Joins Los Angeles County and Santa Monica Mountains Communities in Introducing the Community to the County’s New Official Disaster Response and Evacuation Zones
- 10-28-2022 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and City of Malibu Announce Progress on School District Separation
- 10-19-2022 City of Malibu Earns Award for Transparency and Excellence in Financial Reporting for 21st Consecutive Year
- 10-18-2022 Join Malibu’s Virtual Workshop to Learn About the City’s New Residential Organic Waste Recycling Program and Get a Free Kitchen Scraps Caddy
- 10-18-2022 City of Malibu Will “Drop Cover & Hold On” for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
- 10-17-2022 City of Malibu Continues Opposition to County Action to Move Juvenile Prisoners to Santa Monica Mountains Near Malibu
- 10-4-2022 Malibu Library Speaker Series Continues In-Person with Shark Attack Survivor Paul de Gelder
- 10-03-2022 Malibu City Council Declares Local Emergency to Facilitate Removal of Homeless Encampments During Peak Wildfire Season
- 9-30-2022 Malibu Updates Project Permitting Processes to Improve Customer Service for Residents
- 09-19-2022 - 2022 Homeless Count Shows Sharp Decline in Homeless Numbers in Malibu
- 08-25-2022 City of Malibu November 8, 2022 General Municipal Elections Updates
- 08-24-2022 Malibu Prepares for 2022 Wildfire Season with National Preparedness Events Throughout September
- 08-22-2022 Malibu Continues Its Opposition to County Plan to Move Juvenile Prisoners to Malibu Area
- 08-19-20222 Court Rejects Malibu Inn Hotel Lawsuit Against the City of Malilbu
- 06-30-2022 City Council Approves Balanced FY 2022-2023 Budget, Including Department Reorganizations to Improve Customer Service, Processes and Transparency
- 06-29-2022 City Council Names Trevor Rusin Interim City Attorney
- 06-27-2022 Malibu Asks Visitors to Help Keep Malibu Safe & Clean This July 4
- 06-16-2022 City Council Approves Lowering Speed Limits in Several Locations in Malibu to Improve Traffic Safety
- 06-15-2022 LA County Waterworks Districts Implements Water Use Restrictions to Address Drought
- 05-25-20222 Newly Hired Permanent Assistant City Manager Joseph Toney Introduced to the City Council and Community
- 05-13-2022 City of Malibu Adds Two New Fire Safety Liaisons to Enhance Malibu’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response
- 05-03-2022 City Council to Return to Virtual-Only Meetings Starting May 23, 2022
- 04-20-2022 Free Concert at City Hall Featuring Musicians from A Call 2Peace and the Malibu High School Orchestra on April 23, 2022
- 04-20-2022 Join City of Malibu Poet Laureate for an Afternoon of Live Poetry, Music, Art and Dance, May 14 at City Hall
- 04-21-2022 Malibu’s Minimum Wage for All Businesses in City Limits, Regardless of Size, Gets Cost of Living Increase on July 1, 2022
- 04-20-2022 Malibu Arts Commission's Next Public Art Exhibition at City Hall Showcases Work of Local Photographers
- 04-19-2022 Malibu City Council Takes Stance Opposing Los Angeles County Proposal to Allow Camping in Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas
- 04-19-2022 Malibu Community Members Encouraged to Volunteer for Dune Restoration Project During Earth Month on April 30
- 04-13-2022 City of Malibu Will Resume In-Person City Council Meetings on May 9
- 04-01-2022 Malibu Welcomes Seniors Back to the Senior Center at City Hall
- 04-01-2022 Donate Blood at the City and UCLA Health's Blood at City Hall, April 8
- 03-30-2022 Virtual Meeting and Get the Free Guide to Learn More About the New Residential Organic Waste Recycling Program in Malibu
- 03-30-2022 Malibu Offers Environmental Events Throughout April for Earth Month
- 03-17-2022 22nd Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering to Celebrate Malibu’s Native American History, Dance, Music and Culture
- 03-16-2022 The City of Malibu Files Petition Asking FAA to Take Steps to Reduce Aircraft Noise and Emissions Over the Community
- 03-14-2022 Malibu Library Speaker Series Returns with Author Elizabeth Rush Discussing Climate Change for Earth Month
- 02-03-2022 Feldman Allegations Report Released
- 02-10-2022 Temporary Closure of Malibu City Hall to the Public Extended Through Feb. 22, 2022 Due to High Rates of COVID-19
- 02-02-2022 Local Non-Profits Can Apply for General Fund Grants Through March 31
- 01-26-2022 City Hall Closure to the Public Extended Amidst COVID-19 Surge
- 01-20-2022 Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing at Malibu City Hall
- 01-19-2022 Community Crime Map, Monthly Crime and Public Safety Reports to Help Community Members Stay Aware of Neighborhood Safety
- 01-18-2022 Volunteers Needed for Homeless Count in Malibu, Rescheduled to February 23
- 01-05-2022 Explore the City of Malibu's Excellent Senior Programs
- 01-04-2021 City Hall Temporarily Closed Through Jan. 28 Due to COVID-19 Surge
- 01-04-2022 Virtual Poetry Workshop with Malibu Poet Laureate
- 01-03-2022 Malibu Recognized with Award for City Budget
- 01-01-2022 Community Volunteers Needed in Malibu for Annual Homeless Count
2021 Press Releases
- 12-20-2021 Malibu Youth Invited to Submit Original Artwork for City's 2022 Student Art Exhibition in City Hall
- 12-10-2021 Correction – Witness Mentioned in Wagner Affidavit Report Did Speak with the Investigating Lawyers
- 12-10-2021 City Council Makes Interviews from Wagner Affidavit Investigation Available to the Public
- 12-06-2021 City Council Makes Wagner Affidavit Report Available to the Public
- 11-09-2021 City Council Extends Woolsey Fire Fee Waivers to Help Residents Rebuild
- 11-09-2021 Malibu Commemorates 3 Year Anniversary of Woolsey Fire and Day of Preparedness
- 11-09-2021 Homeless Encampments Cleared from Zuma Creek Area
- 11-02-2021 Malibu Presents a Virtual Library Speaker Event
- 10-18-2021 Malibu Affirmed in Verizon Court Case About Wireless Communication Facilities
- 09-17-2021 Malibu Wins Award for Financial Reporting for 20th Consecutive Year
- 09-17-2021 Malibu Receives Blue City Certification in Recognition of Environmental Sustainability Efforts
- 09-09-2021 Malibu Declares Local Emergency, Takes Other Steps to Address Fire & Public Safety Threat Posed by Homeless Encampments
- 09-02-2021 City Offers Malibu Voters Information About CA Recall Election
- 08-26-2021 Malibu Prepares for 2021 Wildfire Season with National Preparedness Month Events Throughout September
- 08-19-2021 Malibu Responds to SM-MUSD Attack Video
- 08-16-2021 Malibu Offers First Spanish-Language Emergency Preparedness Training During National Preparedness Month
- 08-12-2021 City Council Amends Nuisance Ordinance to Address Public Safety Threat of Homeless Encampments
- 08-17-2021 Statewide Wildfire Safety Law Requires Defensible Space Inspections for Real Estate Transactions in Malibu
- 08-09-2021 Further Information About COVID-19 Contact Tracing for Cases Among City Hall Staff
- 08-03-2021 Council Works on Amending Nuisance Code to Address Homelessness, Appoints Members to Task Force
- 07-20-2021 City Council to Appoint Members to Homelessness Task Force
- 07-14-2021 Malibu Not Impacted by Sewage Spill 20 Miles Down Coast
- 07-13-2021 Malibu Welcomes Seniors Back to the Senior Center at City Hall
- 07-02-2021 Give Your Input on the Future of Housing in Malibu at the Planning Commission Housing Element Study Session
- 06-30-2021 Malibu Starts Preparing Early for 2021 Wildfire Season and Encourages Residents to As Well
- 06-22-21 With Steadily Improving COVID-19 Conditions, State and County Reopenings, and New State Workplace Rules, Malibu City Hall Will Open Reopen to the Public on June 28
- 06-22-2021 Malibu City Council Reschedules Consideration of Formation of Homelessness Task Force
- 05-24-2021 Malibu’s Efforts to Eliminate Environmentally Devastating Pest Control Poisons Gets Key Approval from the California Coastal Commission
- 05-19-2021 Recent Brushfires Are a Reminder to Malibu Homeowners to Get Their Brush Clearance Complete by the June 1 Deadline
- 05-13-2021 Get the City's Summer Recreation Guide
- 05-13-2021 City Council to Hold Study Session on School Property Taxes as Part of Effort Toward Independent Malibu School District
- 04-30-2021 City Council Appoints Steve McClary as Interim City Manager
- 04-27-2021 New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for Malibu Sworn In
- 04-23-2021 Fire Safety Liaison Continues Home Wildfire Hardening Assessment Service
- 04-23-2021 Malibu Presents School District Separation Petition to LA County. Video of Hearing Available.
- 04-20-2021 Join Malibu for Community Wildfire Preparedness Day May 1
- 04-12-2021 City Hires New Fire Safety Liaison
- 04-01-2021 City to Offer COVID-19 Vaccination Site at City Hall on April 13
- 03-26-2021 Malibu Observes Earth Month with Activities and Recycling Events
- 03-25-2021 Malibu Offers Virtual CERT Class for First Time During the Pandemic
- 03-05-2021 Community Members Encouraged to Join Virtual Meeting to Review and Give Their Input on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Draft
- 02-18-2021 City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Homelessness on Feb 25
- 02-08-2021 City Receives FEMA Grant to Fund Outdoor Emergency Siren System
- 01-13-2021 Dune Restoration Project Underway to Protect and Restore Dune Habitat at Zuma Beach
- 01-07-2021 City Conducts Outreach and Seeks Input for Updates to the Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance
- 01-04-2021 First Council Meeting for New Malibu City Council
2020 Press Releases
- 12-30-2020 Malibu Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Updates to the City’s Wireless Communication Facility Ordinance
- 12-30-2020 New Year's Eve Event Statement
- 12-30-2020 Measure T Transient Occupancy Tax Rate Increase Effective January 1
- 12-21-2020 Malibu City Council Extends an Important Deadline to Help Residents Who Lost Homes in Woolsey Fire to Rebuild
- 12-15-2020 New City Councilmembers Sworn in to Begin Their Terms
- 12-11-2020 City and Malibu Medical Group Offer Drive-Through Testing at City Hall Dec. 16 & 18
- 10-17-2020 City Council Hires Ruth Quinto as New City Treasurer, with More Than 20 Years Experience
- 10-30-2020 Malibu Wins 19th Consecutive Award for Transparency in Financial Reporting
- 10-14-2020 Malibu City Council Unanimously Votes to Move Forward with the City’s Petition for Unification of a Malibu Unified School District
- 10-07-2020 City Staff Join Community Volunteers to Direct Wildfire Preparedness Outreach in Eastern Malibu Neighborhoods
- 10-01-2020 City of Malibu Marks Annual Day of Preparedness and Woolsey Fire Anniversary with Disaster Preparedness Competition
- 09-01-2020 City of Malibu's National Preparedness Month Activities
- 08-12-2020 City of Malibu Prepares for 2020 Wildfire Season
- 08-12-2020 City of Malibu to Receive 100% Clean, Renewable Energy
- 08-12-2020 City of Malibu Prepares for 2020 Wildfire Season During COVID-19 Pandemic
- 07-29-2020 City of Malibu Continues to Move Forward with Outdoor Emergency Siren System
- 07-20-2020 Mikke Pierson Sworn in as New Mayor of Malibu. Skylar Peak Sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem
- 06-29-2020 All Beaches in LA County Closed July 4th Weekend to Prevent Crowding During Coronavirus Pandemic
- 06-26-2020 City Council Approves FY 20-21 Budget with Extension of Woolsey Fire Rebuild Fee Waivers
- 06-26-2020 Malibu Joins Fire Department in Discouraging the Use of Dangerous Illegal Fireworks
- 06-24-2020 Waste Haulers Resume Picking Up Separated Recycling. Please Separate Your Recyclables.
- 06-24-2020 Malibu Celebrates Parks Month with Virtual Offerings
- 06-24-2020 City Council Extends Woolsey Fire Fee Waivers to Dec. 30, 2020 to Help Homeowners Rebuild
- 06-23-2020 City Urges All to Wear Face Coverings While in Public
- 06-16-2020 Malibu Implements Online and Digital Tools to Make it Easier to Access City Hall Services During Pandemic
- 06-16-2020 Malibu Residents Urged to Complete Mandatory Brush Clearance to Help Prevent Wildi
- 06-11-2020 Malibu Launches Temporary Restaurant Recovery Program to Help Local Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
- 06-03-2020 LA County Issues Countywide Curfew, in Effect in Malibu Wed, June 3 9PM - Thurs, June 4, 5AM
- 06-01-2020 LA County Issues Countywide Curfew, Also in Malibu Mon, June 1, 6PM to Tues, June 2, 6AM
- 05-28-2020 Cal OES Adopts New Evacuation Terminology
- 05-20-2020 Deadline to Apply for Woolsey Fire Rebuild Fee Waivers is June 30, 2020
- 05-15-2020 Limited Opening of City Parks with Safety Measures in Place
- 05-14-2020 Mayor Farrer Selected to Serve on LA County Library Commission
- 05-11-2020 Malibu Mourns Passing of Poet Laureate Ellen Reich
- 05-04-2020 City Resumes Home Wildfire Assessment Services for Residents
- 04-29-2020 City, CORE, Malibu Medical Group Offer Drive Through COVID-19 Testing at City Hall April 30 + May 1
- 04-22-2020 City, CORE, Malibu Medical Group Offer Drive Through COVID-19 Testing April 23 + 24
- 04-14-2020 City, CORE, Malibu Medical Group Offer Drive Through Coronavirus Testing April 15-17
- 04-08-2020 City Council to Hold Virtual City Council Meeting April 13, 2020
- 04-8-2020 City, CORE, Malibu Medical Group Conduct 400 Free Coronavirus Tests for First Responders and Essential Workers
- 04-06-2020 City, CORE, Malibu Medical Group Offer Drive Through COVID19 Testing at City Hall
- 04-02-2020 Five COVID19 Cases Confirmed in Malibu
- 03-31-2020 Planning Dept Services Available During COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders
- 03-30-2020 City Efforts to Address Homelessness During COVID-19 Crisis
- 03-25-2020 City Donates Thousands of N95 Masks to Local Hospitals to Protect Healthcare Workers
- 03-24-2020 City Manager Works with CA State Parks to Close Malibu Pier to Prevent Crowding
- 03-24-2020 City Emergency Actions in Response to Coronavirus
- 03-14-2020 City Declares State of Emergency Regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19
- 03-12-2020 Non-Essential Programs and Services Cancelled or Postponed
- 03-12-2020 Public Hearing March 13 on By-District Elections Cancelled
- 03-11-2020 Senior Center Programs and Community Services Department Special Events Are Cancelled or Postponed Until the end of March Due to Novel Coronavirus
- 03-09-2020 City Statement About Release of Novel Coronavirus Information
- 03-05-02020 LA County Public Health Official to Give Presentation to City Council on Novel Coronavirus
- 03 04 2020 Novel Corona Virus Westside Cities Joint Press Release
- Malibu Announces $13.7 Million Settlement with Southern California Edison for Woolsey Fire Claims
- Malibu Appoints New Director of Environmental Sustainability Department / City Building Official
- City of Malibu Earns Award for Transparency & Excellence in Financial Reporting for 18th Time
- 09-03-2019 Opening Reception for Second Installation of Cultural Arts Commission’s Art Exhibition “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising: Reflections on the Woolsey Fire”
- 08-21-2019 Malibu to Hold Demonstration of New Emergency Points of Distribution and Information Stations as Part of Wildfire Preparedness and National Preparedness Month
- 08-15-2019 Malibu Smart Water Conservation Workshop
- 07-29-2019 Malibu Prepares Emergency Information Distribution System in Preparation for Potential Power and Cell Service Outages
- 07-16-2019 Malibu Conducts Successful Test of Disaster Notification System
- 07-15-2019 All City Facilities Now Running Green Power
- 07-15-2019 Turf Replacement Rate Goes Up to $5
- 07-01-2019 City Council Votes to Make All City Facilities Run on Green Power
- 07-01-2019 City Council Approves FY 2019-2020 Budget, Waiving Fees for Woolsey Fire Rebuild Projects
- 06-26-2019 City to Conduct Test of Disaster Notification System
- 06-26-2019 Free Movie Event with CineMalibu
- 06-21-2019 Woolsey Fire Poetry and Film Event
- 06-15-2019 Malibu Safety Preparedness Expo
- 06-06-2019 Brush Clearance Deadline Information
- 06-06-2019 Malibu Receives Grant for CERT Program
- 05-22-2019 Woolsey Fire Art Exhibition Opening Reception
- 03-04-2019 Plastic Sandbags Are Banned in City Limits. Please Report Their Use to Code Enforcement.
- 02-22-2019 Public Statement Regarding Southern California Edison's Use of Private Lot on Civic Center Way for Emergency Utility Inspections and Work in Malibu for Wildfire Mitigation.
- 2-20-2019 City Manager Reva Feldman Receives City Manager of the Year Award from the California City Managers Foundation
- 2-11-2019 City Council Takes Steps to Help Residents Rebuild After Woolsey Fire
- 2-07-2019 Malibu Library Speaker Series Presents Bestselling Author Joyce Carol Oates
- 1-29-2109 Disaster Response & Recovery Ad Hoc Committee to Hold First Community Meeting
- 12-19-2018 City of Malibu Starts Search for Second Malibu Poet Laureate
- 12-18-2018 City Council Votes on Items to Aid With Rebuilding and Recovery from Woolsey Fire
- 12-18-2018 Mayor Jefferson Wagner Starts “Meet the Mayor” Open Office Hours Together With City Manager for Community Members to Ask Questions and Get Information
- 12-10-2018 New Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Sworn, Two Councilmembers End Their Terms
- 10-08-2018 Governor Brown Signs AB 3162: Reforming Licensing of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities to Protect Patients and Neighborhoods
- 10-05-2018 Malibu Implements Smart Water Management With Completion of Water Treatment Facility
- 09-06-2018 City of Malibu Completes Purchase of 29.24 Acres for $42.5 Million
- 08-17-2018 City to Conduct Full Scale Test of Disaster Notification System in September
- 08-09-2018 Call for Artists for Environmental Public Art Project
- 08-01-2018 City Receives Highest Credit and Bond Rating, Making Land Purchase Possible
- 07-10-2018 City Council Approves Financial Mechanisms to Make Historic Open Space Land Acquisition
- 06-25-2018 City Council Adopts Homelessness Strategic Plan
- 06-11-2018 Sheriff's Summer Beach Team Program Underway, City Rolls Out Summer Safety Messages
- 06-11-2018 Community Members Invited to Take Survey on Future of Metro Bus Service in Malibu
- 06-08-2018 Annual Homeless Count Shows Decrease in Homeless in Malibu
- 06-06-2018 121 Warrant Arrests Made in Malibu So Far This Year
- 05-24-2018 Homeless Encampment Initiative to be Discussed at Community Meeting
- 05-11-2018 Give Public Comment on Earth Friendly Management Policy Environmental Document
- 05-10-2018 Annual Malibu Blood Drive
- 05-01-2018 Library Speaker Series Presents Ned Colletti
- 04-28-2018 Dark Sky Ordinance Approved
- 04-23-18 Bay Company Land Acquisition
- 04-20-2018_Short Term Rental Hearing
- 04-11-2018 Library Speaker Series Earth Month Special Event
- 03-27-2018 City Statement on PCH Crosswalk Construction
- 03-23-2018 Results Released of Homelessness Survey
- 03-21-2018 City Statement on SMMUSD Decision
- 03-14-2018 Malibu Earth Month 2018 Activities
- 03-07-2018 Measure M Projects Meeting
03-06-2018 Jake Kuredjian Parks Award Nominations Open - 03-05-2018 New City Website Launched
- 02-27-2018 Sign Ups Open for Malibu Day Camps
- 02-15-2018 Malibu Surfing Area Listed in National Register of Historic Places
- 02-15-2018 Malibu Bans Single Use Plastic Straws and Cutlery
- 02-12-2018 Council Changeover - Rick Mullen Elected Mayor
- 01-16-2018 City to Conduct Full-Scale Test of Disaster Notification System
- 01-16-2018 Councilmember Lou La Monte Appointed to National League of Cities Committee
- 01-10-2018 Malibu to Offer Earthquake Preparedness Information at Town Hall Public Safety Meeting
- 01-08-2018 City Makes Winter Storm Preparations
- 01-01-2018 Screening of Documentary on Laird Hamilton at Next Malibu Library Speaker Series
- 11-14-2017 City Statement on City Council Presentation on Homelessness
- 11-07-2017 Malibu Library Speaker Series with Dr. Marcus Eriksen
- 11-06-2017 Presentation in Council on Efforts to Address Homelessness in Malibu
- 10-10-2017 Great ShakeOut and Earthquake Preparedness Day in Malibu
- 10-05-2017 Malibu Offers Crisis First Aid Class
- 08-14-2017 Recipients Announced of Malibu General Fund Grants for Local Non-Profits
- 07-24-2017 Public Meeting on Proposed Revised FEMA Floodplain Maps
- 07-06-2017 Paper Bag Fee to Encourage Re-Usable Bags
- 06-27-2017 Wastewater and Recycled Water Rates
- 05-09-2017 Malibu Moves Forward on PCH Traffic Signal Synchronization
- 04-10-2017 New Public Safety Manager Appointed for City of Malibu, Signaling
- 03-28-2017 City Council Receives Final Report from Malibu Unification Negotiations Committee
- 02-12-2017 City Council Votes to Support Measure H, County Plan to Address Homelessness
- 02-07-2017 Malibu Residents Can Drop Off Vote-By-Mail Ballots at City Hall Through March, 7 2017
- 01-23-2016 Malibu City Council Appoints Members to Commissions and Committees
- 01-27-2016 Property Owners Approve Assessment District to Fund Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Fa
- 02-16-2016 Second Pt. Dume Traffic Meeting Scheduled
- 03-22-2016 Malibu Announces Earth Month Activities
- 04-12-2016 Reva Feldman Appointed City Manager
- 04-19-2016 Tickets Now On Sale for June 12 Concert on the Bluffs Outdoor Music Event
- 05-16-2016 Mayor Pro Tem Lou La Monte Installed as President of CA Contract Cities Association
- 06-03-2016 Third Meeting Set for Point Dume Traffic Management Plan
- 08-09-2016 Higher Minimum Wage Now In Effect for Workers in Malibu
- 12-1-2016 Malibu Closes Escrow on 35 Acres of Open Space at Trancas Canyon