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Good morning Malibu! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Kayaker bitten twice by shark off Malibu's Paradise Cove
  • How Malibu residents should handle this week's extreme heat warning.
  • How close are California's latest wildfires to Malibu's scorching shores?

Also on today's calendar: Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest 10am-1pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and remaining warm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shark Bites Kayaker Twice During Fishing Trip Off Malibu: Reports (patch.com) — A kayaker fishing off Malibu near Paradise Cove was bitten twice by a shark he had hooked and was trying to release, prompting a rescue by a nearby boat and hospitalization. Lifeguards believe the shark was a shortfin mako and kept the beach open, saying these sharks usually stay in deeper water and the incident doesn't raise immediate risk for swimmers close to shore.
   

• Los Angeles County placed under an extreme heat warning until Thursday evening (dailynews.com) — An extreme heat warning is in effect for Malibu and much of Los Angeles County through Thursday evening, with officials warning that heat-related illnesses are more likely. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, take frequent shade breaks, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and monitor official alert systems for any upgraded emergency notifications or information on nearby cooling centers.
   

• New California map shows wildfires scorching across the state amid heatwave (amedpost.com) — Malibu is feeling the latest brutal Southern California heat wave, with beachgoers seeking relief even as dangerous wildfires burn across the state. A new interactive map from Frontline Wildfire Defense shows where major fires, perimeters, and hotspots are active, highlighting heightened risk amid record-breaking temperatures and strong winds. Residents should stay alert to changing fire and heat advisories.
   

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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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