The City of Malibu hosted the West Basin Firescaping Workshop class in partnership with the West Basin Municipal Water District, LA Waterworks, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. This free event will allow Malibu residents to learn the benefits and techniques of fire-resistant landscaping for home improvement  and fire safety.  Thank you to author Douglas Kent for presenting the event, visit www.anfractus.com for more information.

John Johannessen of Johannessen Construction in Malibu (left), with three workers from Prime Air installing an HVAC system, including Charles Randle (second from right) Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California put construction companies on the short list of “essential” businesses that could continue working. And many residents of Malibu and the surrounding areas are eternally grateful for that, since hundreds of houses are in various stages of being rebuilt after

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Allowable Deflection When building or renovating a home, homeowners often face a crucial decision: how strong should the structure be? This question isn't just about ensuring safety; it also involves understanding a key concept in structural engineering — allowable deflection — and balancing it against the associated costs, especially when opting for heavier, more robust materials. Understanding Allowable Deflection Allowable deflection is the maximum bending or displacement

IN MEMORY OF JESSE ODIN JOHANNESSEN