Category Archives: Environmental

Saving Endangered Plants, One Orchid at a Time

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The President of the Malibu Orchid Society Birute Anne Vileisis, told this editor about an orchid species that was endangered because of a declining habitat. We often hear about extinct animal species, but the idea fascinated me that … Continue reading →

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RVs Parked Next to Ocean Could Heighten Bacterial Levels

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Sue

Among some of the hottest days of the summer, many nearby L.A. County Beaches have been closed because of elevated bacterial levels from fecal matter. Storm drains that operate during the dry season were installed as part of Prop O, … Continue reading →

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City Makes Decisions Based on 1940’s Map

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Sue

Street Services approved a permit on May 5, 2024, for clearing mud from a street and to park construction equipment on Paseo Miramar. A barrier to prevent vehicular travel, that has been in place for nearly 60 years, was removed … Continue reading →

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An Expert Speaks on My 10 Favorite Oncidiums

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Sue

Doug Overstreet, experienced orchidist and Orchid Specialist of the Thornton Conservatory at the Huntington Botanical Garden, will speak at the Malibu Orchid Society monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at the Hart Lounge at the Community Methodist … Continue reading →

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Clearing of Vegetation at 425 Holyoke Questioned

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Sue

Neighbors through the Cannel Law Group sent an October 2023 notice to the California Coastal Commission alleging that the drilling and the removal of vegetation was unlawful at 425 Holyoke under the Coastal Act. The Mt. Holyoke View Preservation, a … Continue reading →

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Orchid Digest Speakers Day Set for June 8

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Sue

The Orchid Digest Speakers Day will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Participants can come to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino to hear four speakers or join the presentation virtually. Speakers and … Continue reading →

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Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens Today, June 2, 2024

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Sue

Topanga Canyon Boulevard that linked Pacific Coast Highway with the San Fernando Valley, will reopen today, Sunday, June 2. The road was closed on March 9, when a rainstorm triggered a mud slide, closing a portion of State Route 27. … Continue reading →

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City Says Money Goes to Homeless Not Fixing the Tramonto Slide

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Community Council heard a presentation by the City, the Developers (Greg Demos and expeditor Tony Russo) and Castellammare residents in a special zoom meeting May 20, about the Tramonto Landslide, which is located in the Castellammare section … Continue reading →

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Roundup Banned in Some Countries and Cities, Still Used Here

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Sue

Roundup has been cited in many lawsuits across the United States as a possible source of cancer. It continues to be legal here because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it is safe. “There are no risks to public health … Continue reading →

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Orchid Society to Host Speaker Carole Beule

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Sue

Carol Helen Beule, who annually helps create the Southern California Orchid Society’s  display for the Huntington’s annual October orchid show, will be this month’s speaker for the Malibu Orchid Society meeting. Beule will speak on “The Genus Lycaste” at 7 … Continue reading →

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