CHAPTER TWO JOSE BARTOLOME TAPIA The end of the prehistoric era in California was marked by the explorations of Juan Cabrillo, who set sail from Navidad, Mexico in June 1542 with his two ships, the Victoria and the San Salvador. On September 28, 1542, Cabrillo sailed into the bay of what is now known as San Diego. Sailing northward, he anchored on October 10th in the small bay of Malibu Lagoon, claiming this landfall for the King of Spain. He stayed until October 13th, filling his water casks and naming this tranquil lagoon and beach in his log the "Pueblo de las Canoas" (Town of the Canoes), because of the many well-crafted canoes which came to his ships to greet him. After this, over 200 years were to pass in relative quiet along the Malibu coast. The Chumash Indians could perhaps occ... 05/25/2010

  The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land   Malibu Library Update The library renovation will be the City's first project to meet the rigorous environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation standards required to obtain certification from the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) program - a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. The renovation will include a new children area, teen services area, group study room, seating, teen computers, kitchen copy center, story time nook and Friends of the Library Book Store. The community room will be enlarged and remodeled, and the lobby will be redesigned and decorated with Malibu tile. Murals on the walls ... 05/25/2010

The red planked canoes swung right and proceeded up the lagoon expertly beaching on the white sandy landfall at the mouth of a beautiful canyon. A few minutes earlier the rhythmic splashings of their double-ended paddles had been flashes on the horizon alerting the villagers that their brown-skinned braves were returning from the distant channel islands. Villagers gathered at the beach to greet the returning paddlers and excitedly inventoried the contents of the large canoes. These unique planked canoes or tomols as the Chumash called them, were often filled with swordfish, dozens of smaller fish, baskets of abalone and clams, and chunks of steatite from Catalina quarries to be made into bowls and carvings. The canoes were quickly unloaded and moved to the higher ground where the well-... 05/21/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Clean up Malibu - Malibu's Surfrider Beach Cleanup DaySat, May 22, 9 - noon - Surfrider Beach, 23050 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu The Malibu Surfing Association (MSA) will lead a beach cleanup and service day at Malibu's world-famous Surfrider Beach. In addition to the cleanup, MSA has joined with the LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors in a public-nonprofit partnership to complete several beach maintenance projects, including: re-painting the PCH stairway, removing weeds from the parking lot landscaped areas, and graffiti removal. This event is free and open to the public. All supplies will be provided. Community service awarded. To RSVP, contact Michael Blum... 05/20/2010

Attention all garage bands: The Parks and Recreation Department has announced its lineup for the Summer 2010 CineMalibu(TM) Summer Series of free movies in the park. Click the link below for the complete list of movies and the dates the will be offered.  CineMalibu is an annual program that began in 2007. Each summer, residents and their families converge on Malibu Bluffs Park, chairs, blankets and picnics in hand, to watch movies under the stars.  The Parks & Recreation Department also announced that it is now accepting applications from bands interested in performing at the 4th annual Malipalooza! festival scheduled on Saturday, June 19, which celebrates the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. This year's theme is "I Love the 80's" and will feature live music performan... 05/19/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Help your Septic System with these SIMPLE suggestions In Malibu, many homes use septic systems to dispose of wastewater. Wastewater can include water from sinks, showers, washers, and toilets. 1) Try to reduce the amount of water you use. This will reduce the amount the system has to treat,the ground has to absorb, and you have to pay for. 2) DO NOT put OILS, GREASE, or FATS down the drain! These are VERY BAD for your septic system's life and efficiency. Minimize using the garbage disposal, and use the trash can instead. 3) DO NOT put PAINTS, ANTIFREEZE, or PESTICIDES down the drain. 4) DOT NOT put BABY WIPES, SANITARY NAPKINS, CIGARETTES, DISPOSABLE DIAPERS, or other ... 05/19/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Carbon Beach Oceanfront Units Available (22802 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA) First & Second Floor Units Available 1B/1B $3,495/mth Pets okay with extra deposit To view additional photos, click here.   Oceanfront FIRST FLOOR & SECOND FLOOR units available. This one bedrooom unit in a small, quaint beachfront complex is located on premiere Carbon Beach. Furnished or unfurnished options. One car assigned outside parking. Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, flat screen tv. Walk to the pier, restaurants and more. Pets okay with extra deposit.       Bobby Lehmkuhl ׀ Bobby@4Malibu.com ׀ 310.365.7696 ׀ Broker Lic. #01457517 Danielle Dutcher ׀ Danielle@4Malibu.com... 05/05/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land       Malibu Market Trend(as of April 27, 2010)     Active Pending MTD Sold YTD Sold Single Family 306 10 9 46 Condos/Townhomes 59 6 3 15 Land 192 5 2 10 Leases 286 1 55 160 MMH  29 4 2 7 Income 2 -   -   -   Bobby Lehmkuhl ׀ Bobby@4Malibu.com ׀ 310.365.7696 ׀ Broker Lic. #01457517 Danielle Dutcher ׀ Danielle@4Malibu.com ׀ 805.341.8769 ׀ Broker Lic. #01463653 Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary, therefore, please consult a profes... 04/27/2010

    The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land     Short Sale & REO (foreclosure) Listings for Sale in Malibu as of April 27, 2010  Read more on Short Sales; click here.  Status Address LP BR BA SF LSZ DOM REO  6487 Kanan Dume Dr.  $338,400 2   2   1,056 -  85 Short Sale 28384 Rey De Copas Ln. $399,000 2 3 1,306 - 229 Short Sale  28284 Rey De Copas Ln.  $459,000  3  3  1,639  -  91 Short Sale   26668 Seagull Way #D107  $499,950  0  1  495  -  47  Short Sale  29208 Heathercliff Rd.  $630,000  2  2.5  1,297  -  52 Short Sale 29239 Heathercliff Rd. #12 $650,000 2 2 1,053 - 99 Short Sale  6200 Tapia Dr. #B  $729,000  3  2.5  1,292  -  54 Short Sale   26600 Ocean View Dr.  $800,000  3  2  1,560  6,630  41 Short Sale   117... 04/27/2010

Josh Barre & Dom Naidoo WestsideHomeFinder.com 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite T-25 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Office: 310.459.8191 Toll free: 800.645.3345 Fax: 310-494-0169 www.westsidehomefinder.com info@wsprops.com 25 of 27 new properties | View all these results now | $4,195,000 - 6290 Sea Star Dr Malibu, CA 90265 5 Beds, 7 baths Size: 6,000 Sq Ft Lot Size: 30,000 Sq Ft Community: Malibu $2,895,000 - 21331 Rambla Vis Malibu, CA 90265 3 Beds, 4 baths Size: 3,600 Sq Ft Lot Size: 11,696 Sq Ft Community: Malibu $3,795,000 - 19722 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265 3 Beds, 2 baths Size: 1,800 Sq Ft Lot Size: 5,658 Sq Ft Community: Malibu Beach $4,800,000 - 22669 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265 0 Beds, 0 bath Size: 756 Sq Ft Lot Size: 38,768 Sq Ft Community: Malibu $4,275,000 - 6453 Guern... 04/23/2010

Josh Groban's Malibu home was listed for sale in mid January of this year is still on the market at the original list price of $6.1 Million. The multi-platinum singer bought the house in 2005 for $4,125,000. The 4-Bed 4-Bath home is described on The MLS as a "Magnificent Tuscan Villa with private beach rights." The 1.8 acre property includes a guest house with a recording studio, pool, spa and tennis court. Groban also owns a condo in Beverly Hills that he bought in 2003 for $900,000. 04/20/2010

    The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Malibu's Commitment to Public Health & Clean Water   •-         Already moving aggressively to improve ocean water quality •-         Invested $52.3 million to date for clean water, more per capita than any other California city. •-         Legacy Park, Marie Canyon and Paradise Cove stormwater treatment projects will combine to treat up to 3.5 million gallons of stormwater and urban runoff per day. •-         The City is designing a centralized wastewater treatment facility and completing the environmental work at a cost of more than $2.6 million.   Malibu Tip: Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. De... 04/18/2010

    The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Malibu's Commitment to Public Health & Clean Water   •-         Already moving aggressively to improve ocean water quality •-         Invested $52.3 million to date for clean water, more per capita than any other California city. •-         Legacy Park, Marie Canyon and Paradise Cove stormwater treatment projects will combine to treat up to 3.5 million gallons of stormwater and urban runoff per day. •-         The City is designing a centralized wastewater treatment facility and completing the environmental work at a cost of more than $2.6 million.   Malibu Tip: Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. De... 04/18/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land   Capturing & Cleaning Up Stormwater at Paradise Cove   With the help of state and federal grant funds, the new Paradise Cove Stormwater Treatment Facility, a project that promises to improve ocean water quality at one of Malibu's favorite beaches, is now 50% complete.   The facility at Paradise Cove is the City's third new stormwater treatment facility and an essential part of Malibu's commitment to protecting pubic health and cleaning up stormwater and urban runoff.   Project Disinfects Stormwater & Urban Runoff   The Paradise Cove Stormwater Treatment Facility has the capacity to capture, clean and disinfect up to 1 million gallons per day of stormwater and urban ru... 04/18/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land     Legacy Park Project Construction Continues   As a Malibu resident, you've undoubtedly passed by the Legacy Park Project site in recent weeks and seen al the bulldozers and heavy equipment. In September 2009, we celebrated the project's groundbreaking with surfers and their surfboards on hand to signify cleaner oceans. Elected officials, donors, Malibu residents and business leaders also joined in the celebration.   The project is the centerpiece of more than $50 million commitment to clean water. Construction of this important project continues to move forward, despite the recent rains, with completion expected this fall.   Malibu's State-of-the-Art Environmental C... 04/18/2010

      The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land    Malibu Market Trend as of April 13, 2010   Active Pending MTD Sold YTD Sold Single Family 294 8 2 38 Condos/Townhomes 62 5 1 13 Land 187 6 1 8 Leases 284 3 24 129 MMH  25 4 1 6 Income 3 -   -   -   Bobby Lehmkuhl ׀ Bobby@4Malibu.com ׀ 310.365.7696 ׀ Broker Lic. #01457517 Danielle Dutcher ׀ Danielle@4Malibu.com ׀ 805.341.8769 ׀ Broker Lic. #01463653 Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary, therefore, please consult a professional f... 04/13/2010

Westside Properties, Inc. WestsideHomeFinder.com 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite T-25 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Office: 310.459.8191 Toll Free: 800.645.3345 Cell: 800.645.3345 Fax: 310-494-0169 www.westsidehomefinder.com Westside Properties | View all these results now | $3,700,000 - 2315 Live Oak Meadows Rd Malibu, CA 90265 3 Beds, 3 baths Size: 2,002 Sq Ft Lot Size: 41,378 Sq Ft Community: Malibu $4,399,333 - 4996 Puesta Del Sol St Malibu, CA 90265 5 Beds, 5 baths Size: 5,834 Sq Ft Lot Size: 23,958 Sq Ft Community: Malibu $1,695,000 - 6267 Paseo Canyon Dr Malibu, CA 90265 3 Beds, 3 baths Size: 2,320 Sq Ft Lot Size: 13,000 Sq Ft Community: Malibu $380,000 - 0 Old Chimney Rd Malibu, CA 90265 0 Beds, 0 bath Size: 00 Sq Ft Lot Size: 20,586 Sq Ft Community: Malibu Tract: Othr -- Dom Naidoo R... 04/05/2010

    The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land  Malibu Market Trend as of April 5, 2010   Active Pending MTD Sold YTD Sold Single Family 287 12 1 37 Condos/Townhomes 64 6 - 12 Land 182 6 1 78 Leases 294 2 33 108 MMH  25 3 - 5 Income 3 -   -   -     Bobby Lehmkuhl ׀ Bobby@4Malibu.com ׀ 310.365.7696 ׀ Broker Lic. #01457517 Danielle Dutcher ׀ Danielle@4Malibu.com ׀ 805.341.8769 ׀ Broker Lic. #01463653   Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary, therefore, please consult a professional ... 04/05/2010

    The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land    Short Sale & REO (bank-owned) properties for sale in Malibu as of April 5, 2010.  Read more on Short Sales; click here.  Status Address LP BR BA SF LSZ DOM REO  6487 Kanan Dume Dr.  $356,155 2   2   1,056 -  63 Short Sale 6485 Kanan Dume Dr. $309,490 2 2 1,056 - 170 Short Sale 28384 Rey De Copas Ln. $399,900 2 3 1,306 - 207 Short Sale  28284 Rey De Copas Ln.  $459,000  3  3  1,639  -  69 Short Sale   26668 Seagull Way #D107  $499,950  0  1  495  -  30  REO  23914 DeVille Way #C  $570,000  2  2  1,470  -  4  Short Sale  29208 Heathercliff Rd.  $630,000  2  2.5  1,297  -  30 Short Sale 29239 Heathercliff Rd. #12 $650,000 2 2 1,053 - 91 Short Sale  6200 Tapia Dr. #B  $72... 04/05/2010

    The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Short Sales & REO (bank-ownwed) Properties for Sale in Malibu as of March 29, 2010.  Read more on Short Sales; click here.  Status Address LP BR BA SF LSZ DOM REO  6487 Kanan Dume Dr.  $356,155 2   2   1,056 -  56 Short Sale 6485 Kanan Dume Dr. $309,490 2 2 1,056 - 163 Short Sale 28384 Rey De Copas Ln. $399,900 2 3 1,306 - 200 Short Sale  28284 Rey De Copas Ln.  $459,000  3  3  1,639  -  62 Short Sale  29208 Heathercliff Rd.  $630,000  2  2.5  1,297  -  23 Short Sale 29239 Heathercliff Rd. #12 $650,000 2 2 1,053 - 84 Short Sale  6200 Tapia Dr. #B  $729,000  3  2.5  1,292  -  25  Short Sale   26600 Ocean View Dr.  $800,000  3  2  1,560  6,630  12  Short Sale  31341 Birdel... 03/29/2010