Category: Malibu

‘Hidden’ Malibu Beach Opens to the Public After Homeowners Blocked Access

Beachgoers will now have access to California’s “hidden” beach after homeowners blocked public access and were fined by the state.    On June 7, the California coastal commission approved an agreement with the two current homeowners to grant public access to the beach. The homeowners were ordered to build a public pathway for beach access, which is…


Beyoncé, Jay-Z Pay $200 Million for Malibu Home, Most Expensive Real Estate Ever Sold in California

The most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California was purchased by Beyoncé and Jay-Z in Malibu last week for $200 million, according to TMZ. Per TMZ, the couple’s purchase was actually a deal since the home was originally listed for $295 million. The 30,000-square-foot home on 8 acres is made of concrete…


Beachfront Splendor

Many of the beachfront homes in Malibu, California, are owned by movie stars, but in this case, it’s the home itself that’s the star. This two-story, 3,502-square-foot, four bedroom, three bathroom residence on a .15-acre ocean frontage lot served as the home of Robert De Niro’s character in “Heat,” filmed in 1995. The dining room…


Magnitude-4.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu

LOS ANGELES—A magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck near Malibu early Jan. 25 morning, giving thousands of residents a rude awakening and prompting Los Angeles emergency management officials to conduct a 470-square-mile survey of the city that turned up no signs of damage or injuries. The quake struck at 2 a.m., followed by a magnitude-3.6 aftershock at 2:03…


Steve McQueen’s Malibu Home

When Steve McQueen was the King of Hollywood, he longed for a place where he could peacefully walk along the beach with his wife, Ali MacGraw. He found it in Malibu, California, long before it became overrun with celebrities and paparazzi. Built in the 1970s, his home still stands out from the crowd. McQueen set…


Malibu Vandalism Suspect Arrested in Santa Monica Beach Restroom

MALIBU, Calif.—A 55-year-old man was in custody July 10 on suspicion of committing numerous acts of vandalism in Malibu while wielding a pickaxe. Thomas Aaron Brothers was identified as a suspect in numerous incidents of vandalism in the Malibu area over a three-day period, which included damage to numerous vehicles, residential front doors, and cameras…


Man Charged in Killing of Irvine Scientist Sentenced for Attacking Deputies

LOS ANGELES—A man accused of murdering a research scientist in Malibu Creek State Park was sentenced on June 21 to three years and eight months in jail for attacking two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies while he has been in custody. Jurors found Anthony Rauda, 45, guilty June 9 of two felony counts of battery…


A Remarkable Malibu Seaside Estate Hits the Market

Perched on a bluff overlooking the white sands of El Sol Beach, this private getaway truly is one of a kind. Set behind privacy gates on three manicured acres, the estate’s stunning two-story white stucco villa has four lavish bedrooms, with 5 1/2 bathrooms. On the ground floor of the 7,450-square-foot home, a cavernous great…


Woman Allegedly Attacked by Water Buffalo in Malibu Settles Negligence Suit

LOS ANGELES—A woman who sued for injuries she says she received after she was allegedly invited by an employee to pet an Asian water buffalo at Malibu Wines, only to be injured when the horned animal attacked the plaintiff in 2016, reached a settlement with the property owner and tour company. Attorneys for plaintiff Simone…


Mountain Lion Hit and Killed by Vehicle in Malibu

MALIBU, Calif.—A mountain lion was hit by a vehicle and killed Wednesday in Malibu, authorities said. The animal died at the scene of the collision, which was reported at about 7:35 a.m. in the 33200 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The motorist did not stop. “P-104, a…