Author: Michele Willer-Allred

Traffic, safety concerns raised over Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue project

Traffic, safety concerns raised over Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue project

Michele Willer-Allred, Staff Reporter 9:02 am PST December 9, 2020 – Malibu Surfside News A decision on the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue project has been delayed by the Malibu Planning Commission over traffic and safety concerns. On Monday, the commission voted 4-0 to seek additional input from the Public Safety Commission about the traffic…

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From the island to the plain Vintage grapes ripen in Historic Farm Park

From the island to the plain Vintage grapes ripen in Historic Farm Park

Central Coast Farm & Ranch Magazine–Fall 2020 STORY AND PHOTOS BY MICHELE WILLER-ALLRED In 1906, naturalist and writer Charles Frederick Holder visited a Santa Cruz Island ranch and was captivated by “the most charming and romantic” vineyard he’d seen in all of America. “Here the vineyard stretched away in every direction, the vines trellised up…

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Host ordinance for short-term rentals approved by Malibu City Council

Host ordinance for short-term rentals approved by Malibu City Council

Michele Willer-Allred, Staff Reporter Malibu Surfside News 8:26 am PST November 7, 2020 After many years of discussion, a permanent short-term host ordinance has finally passed the Malibu City Council, with two of the three “lame-duck” council members moving it forward. The council on Nov. 5 voted 4-0, with termed-out council member Jefferson Wagner abstaining,…

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