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🌱 Patch AM: Coastal Cleanup Day Returns Saturday In Malibu

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Good morning Malibu! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Help clean Malibu's beaches during statewide Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday
  • How bad could El Niño-driven erosion get for Malibu this winter?
  • Why a whale shark showed up off Malibu's coast this month

Also on today's calendar: Cowboy Junkies and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coastal Cleanup Day Returns Saturday In Malibu (patch.com) — Malibu residents have several nearby options to join California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, with organized volunteer efforts at local beaches including Zuma, Surfrider, Malibu Lagoon, Leo Carrillo, and more. The countywide event, part of a 42-year statewide tradition, aims to keep trash from washing into the ocean, especially after this year's heavier rains.
   

2. 'Most stressful winter': El Nino-fueled coastal erosion in California likely to get worse (abcnews.com) — Malibu's coastline is already seeing serious erosion and even a sinkhole damaging a seaside home, and experts warn this winter's El Niño could bring even higher seas and stronger waves. Residents along the shore should expect unusually high tides, more storms, and a greater risk of landslides or infrastructure damage as sea levels peak in November and December.
   

3. A Whale Shark Cruises Off Malibu as Warm Waters Draw Subtropical Visitors to Southern California (natureworldnews.com) — A young whale shark was filmed between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island, highlighting how unusually warm ocean temperatures are drawing subtropical species into local waters. Scientists say these visitors pose little risk to swimmers but warn Malibu-area boaters to slow down and give large animals space. Researchers also link the sightings to ongoing marine heat waves and a strengthening El Niño.
   

4. Earthquake news & latest pictures from latintimes.com (latintimes.com) — Among major quakes worldwide, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Malibu on Thursday morning, giving local residents a sharp reminder of our seismic risk. While classified as a light quake, it appears in a global roundup that underscores how active fault lines remain and why Malibu households should keep emergency plans and supplies up to date.
   

5. Women's Volleyball Downs UC Santa Barbara in Four Sets (pepperdinewaves.com) — Pepperdine women's volleyball rewarded a strong Malibu home crowd by beating UC Santa Barbara 3–1, highlighted by 14 kills from Maggie Beauer and a gritty defensive effort. The match drew the program's biggest home turnout in two years, and fans are encouraged to check upcoming home dates and ticket options if they want to catch this nationally respected program in person.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 5:55PM THURSDAY UPDATE - Waterworks engineers "topped off" the Malibu and Topanga local storage tanks today, in the minutes before they shut down the only water supply pipe due to a leak in the Palisades fire area.
    Waterflow into the two areas was cut late this afternoon, due to a leak of some sort in the high pressure water line. By late this afternoon,… (Nextdoor Western Malibu)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.09 earthquake reported
    Sep 17 at 1:32 PM PDT: 3.09 magnitude earthquake occurred near Compton, CA. More than 514 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time Seasonal in Malibu. Apply here.
  • Compass Group posted a job opening for Sous Chef Pepperdine University in Malibu. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malibu here.

Ok Malibu! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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