Join us as we discuss a difficult anniversary with Malibu City Council member Doug Stewart as well as changes moving forward.(00:00) Intro(00:20) Emergency notification needs(17:20) Prescribed burns(22:52) Governor Newsom's help(24:30) Permanent shift at MRCA?(29:25) The importance of undergrounding(35:00) Water infrastructure and rate hikes(40:08) Rebuilds: what's working, what's not?(46:24) Malibu's appeal fetish(49:35) New City Manager(54:42) Malibu's fiscal troubles(1:06:05) Sewer thoughts

A historic week for Malibu with a unanimous council vote to create the Malibu Unified School District. Going behind the scenes with two of the most prolific champions, Wade Major and Karin Mihkels Al-Hardan to understand what it took and most importantly what it means for the future of Malibu.

We sit down with Bill Sampson and Jo Drummond, President and Board Member of the Malibu Township Council, to discuss "keeping Malibu Malibu", a rancorous Caltrans appeal, and a brand new attempt by City Council to restrict development.(00:00) Intro(04:35) What is the MTC?(08:55) How do you define Malibu?(12:40) Has Malibu changed?(16:40) Controlling "growth" when we're actually shrinking(18:40) Status of Short Term Rentals(20:40) STRs or Hotels? You choose(24:15) How does the MTC operate?(28:15) The Caltrans appeal(33:20) Regrets?(38:45) Scheduling shenanigans at City Hall(39:58) An activist council's latest plot: killing beachfront development(48:11) How big is too big?(51:45) - Misperceptions about MTC?(1:01:05) The Future of MTC

Unpacking the CalTrans, PCH Safety saga, as it unfolded in the recent Council Meeting. Zone Zero - what's the deal? Rebuilders must do these...And the incredible work Malibu's Community Brigade is doing to keep us safe in a disaster.

Join us as discuss the state of the post-fire real estate market in Malibu with real estate agent, public safety commissioner, and longtime resident Josh Spiegel.#malibu #rebuildandchill #palisadesfire #malibustrong (00:00) Intro(01:40) Rebuilds from an outsider's perspective(03:00) Importance of a City Manager(05:22) Malibu's opposing ideologies(09:30) The community brigade(14:40) Real estate changes to come(18:15) Active lot listings(23:05) Malibu issues for developers(28:15) Historical Sales in Malibu vs now(29:30) More permits, then what happens?(35:50) A glut of new housing?(38:30) The effects of shutting down PCH(41:10) Top priorities for Malibu going forward

The Rebuild and Chill crew discusses slow but steady permit progress, the hard work being done by city staff, and the obstacles still standing in everyone's way.

(00:00) Revisiting the start of the fire(03:00) Delayed progress(08:15) Archistar controversy(11:00) Some architects happy with a flawed system?(18:55) Disconnect w/ city council(22:15) Implementing a digital portal(29:30) Council thinks all is well?(37:00) Efficiencies help residents AND staff(40:00) Leadership issues(49:00) Numbers games

Devastating life loss, a town destroyed, politics taking precedence resulting in a botched recovery. A conversation with Joe Pluta, founder of the West Maui Improvement Foundation as a force for good and hope for all of Lahaina.

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Santa Rosa Councilmember and one of the chief architects of the Tubbs Fire rebuild Jeff Okrepkie, as we discuss a culture of "getting to yes" and the successes and mistakes made along the way recovering from a devastating wildfire event. Hear directly from the source on what a successful recovery looks like.

#rebuildandchill #malibu #malibustrong #palisadesfire

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(00:00) Intro

(02:50) Night of the Tubbs Fire

(07:45) Limited firefighting resources

(09:00) Extent of the damage

(11:10) Response from the city

(13:50) Permit approval timelines

(15:45) A culture of "Get to Yes"

(21:00) Santa Rosa's city task force

(25:05) Accelerated recovery

(28:00) A committed council

(35:35) Fountaingrove - different circumstances

(43:40) A wave of rebuilding in first year

(51:30) A changed community

(53:50) Learning curves

A chaotic week on the rebuild scene as Malibu city management undermines its Rebuild Ambassador. Join us as we break down the drama, the personalities and egos behind it, and what could possibly come next as Malibu continues its Palisades Fire rebuild at a pitiful pace.

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) An abrupt end to Abe's tenure

(08:55) What led to this?

(14:30) Staffing and Excuses

(20:55) Protecting staff

(24:10) Attacking Abe

(32:15) Zone Captains step in

(38:40) Press Releases and the Abe "experiment"

(39:55) What's next?

(44:22) Motivating Fire Survivors to Rebuild

Join us and guests Michel Shane and Kevin Keegan as we discuss a ferry service to Malibu dubbed "The Blue Highway" as well as current rebuild updates from the City of Malibu.

(00:00) Intro

(00:45) Origin of the Blue Highway idea

(04:40) Historical Precedent for a Ferry in Malibu

(17:40) Potential opposition to the idea

(35:50) Technology and the passenger experience

(39:55) Rebuild updates from the City of Malibu

(41:20) Connecting with the City of LA

(49:50) Final thoughts on the Blue Highway

-----Pier to Pier: Ferry Ridership Survey

https://piertopier.org/

CNN Video on The Blue Highway

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/01/us/video/pacific-coast-highway-ferry-elam-digvid

The Los Angeles Times article on The Blue Highway

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-09-03/essential-california-santa-monica-malibu-ferry

Kevin Keegan

https://www.thekevinkeegan.com/

Michel Shane

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Shane

Patricia Keeney Maischoss

https://malibucolonypartners.com/who-we-are/