Judy Abel

Malibu

Journalist and Copy Editor at The Malibu Times

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PCH set to reopen on Friday • The Malibu Times

2 weeks ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “all-hands-on-deck” initiative to fast-track the reopening of Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu’s lifeline is now set to reopen on Friday. Following extensive damage caused by the Palisades Fire and subsequent mudslides, the state has been working urgently to reopen the highway to public travel by the end of May — well ahead of initial projections.
Mild earthquake shakes Malibu coast

1 month ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Yes, that was an earthquake you may have felt this morning in Malibu. At 9:33 this morning shaking was felt along the coast when a 3.2 earthquake struck Malibu. According to the USGS the temblor was centered at“Malibu Beach” at a depth of 12km. Malibu residents quickly reported online that they felt moderate shaking just after 9:30 a.m. This is the latest in a swarm of moderate earthquake activity to hit the Malibu area.
David Duchovny lists Malibu home

1 month ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Longtime Malibu resident David Duchovny has listed his Point Dume home for sale. The asking price is $12.5 million. The one-acre estate includes an unusual feature, a train caboose car. The actor/writer personally renovated an old caboose that he turned into a guest house complete with a kitchen, living room, sleeping area, and bathroom. The 64-year-old, originally from New York, bought the property that included the caboose in 2016 for $4.75 million.
Summer Wheaton now blames ride share driver for fatal crash • The Malibu Times

1 month ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

In a stunning turn, Summer Wheaton, the woman accused in the fatal July 4 crash on Pacific Coast Highway, is now suing the victim’s wife. According to the Daily Mail, Wheaton, who calls herself a “wellness advocate,” is claiming the accident was the fault of Martin Okeke, the ride share driver who police say was hit head-on while he drove a young passenger home on PCH.
Fraser Bohm ordered to stand trial • The Malibu Times

1 month ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

After two days of emotional testimony, a judge has ruled that Fraser Michael Bohm of Malibu is ordered to stand trial on four counts of murder and four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The charges stem from a high-speed crash on Oct. 17, 2023, that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine University seniors — all members of the Alpha Phi sorority — as they stood on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway.
Off-campus Pepperdine student housing winding down at Calamigos Ranch • The Malibu Times

2 months ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Roughly 65 Pepperdine University students who were living off-campus at Calamigos Ranch are seeking new accommodations for the next academic year. Their housing, known as Calamigos Living, is about to undergo “needed” renovations after ten years, according to management. The handful of private houses and cottages on the Calamigos property have been strictly used for Pepperdine students for the last decade.
Malibu Man Convicted in App Start-up Scam • The Malibu Times

2 months ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

A Malibu man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud and a scheme deceiving investors out of nearly $25 million. 63-year-old Bernhard Eugen Fritsch marketed a tech platform centered on a start-up called StarClub. His pitch for an app, StarSite, he claimed was to help social media influencers better monetize their endorsements. However, the proposed StarSite never materialized as promised.
Call fire fighter program celebrates 15 years of serving Malibu • The Malibu Times

2 months ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Trained firefighter program paved the way for Malibu’s community brigadesA game changer for fighting fires locally, the call fire fighter program is celebrating 15 years of service to the Malibu community. The part-time and on-call firefighters marked their 15-year anniversary Saturday with a reunion with members and their training sergeant. After the Corral Fire in 2007 took 53 homes, then Fire Chief P.
Richard Chamberlain dies

2 months ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Actor Richard Chamberlain has died. The distinguished performer called Malibu home in the 1980s. He eventually sold his Cape Cod style home on Carbon Beach to former Pepperdine University president William Banowsky who sold it to film producer Arnon Milchan. Chamberlain, known for his starring roles in television series “Dr. Kildare,” “Shōgun,” and “The Thorn Birds,” was once dubbed “king of the miniseries.” The actor born in Beverly Hills and started his career in the 1950s.
Local teens take initiative to raise funds for MHS programs • The Malibu Times

2 months ago | malibutimes.com | Judy Abel

Thrift Local at the Community Closet raises money and provides fire-affected teens with clothing and supportTwo Malibu High School siblings helped raise more than $2,400 for MHS programs, all while helping local teenagers affected by the Palisades Fire. Rylan and Levi Borress took initiative leading a festive event just for teens last Friday called Thrift Local.