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

Fire Safety: More Than Just a Checklist Living in the picturesque Malibu community, we're no strangers to the beauty of our natural surroundings. However, with this beauty comes the responsibility of being prepared for wildfires, a reality we face more often than we'd like. Fire safety is not just a checklist; it's a lifestyle. A crucial part of this lifestyle is having a planned route for evacuation, regularly practicing it, and staying informed and connected through communi

In the picturesque yet perilous stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Malibu Highway, the stark contrast between the serene...