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Coffee in hand, Malibu? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Malibu residents need to know about the 31 red‑tagged homes
  • How dangerous is the Malibu sinkhole threatening Sea Level Drive homes?
  • Gas shut off and homes closed after Malibu mansion driveway collapse

Also on today's calendar: Ladies Love Sushi Party RSVP Required and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 31 homes red-tagged in Malibu after sinkhole swallows Nicolas Cage's driveway (ocregister.com) — Malibu has red‑tagged 31 homes and declared a local emergency after a sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Sea Level Drive property cut off safe access and utilities, forcing evacuations and opening a Red Cross shelter at Malibu High School. City officials say repairs to the private road could take about five weeks, while they also monitor erosion threats along Pacific Coast Highway and Westward Beach.
   

2. Massive sinkhole collapses driveway at Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion and prompts evacuations (meaww.com) — A massive sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu beachfront home has triggered a local emergency, red tags, and evacuations along Sea Level Drive, with gas already shut off and water possibly next. Malibu officials warn high surf and Hurricane Marie's remnants could worsen erosion, further restrict emergency access, and threaten nearby homes, while Long Beach residents also face evacuations from pounding waves.
   

3. Driveway of coastal mansion owned by Nicolas Cage collapses (bostonherald.com) — In Malibu, the driveway of Nicolas Cage's oceanfront mansion collapsed into a large hole Tuesday morning, causing a gas leak and prompting SoCalGas to shut service along part of the street. City officials barred entry to five homes in the private neighborhood between the ocean and Pacific Coast Highway as lingering effects of former Hurricane Marie continue to batter the coastline.
   

4. Dangerous California heat wave escalates with tropical humidity (amedpost.com) — Malibu is under an extreme heat warning through Thursday as a humid, end‑of‑summer heatwave pushes coastal temperatures into the upper 80s and 90s, with inland areas topping 100 degrees. Fueled by lingering moisture from Hurricane Marie and a strong high‑pressure ridge, the tropical‑style conditions have health officials urging residents to hydrate, limit outdoor activity, and seek air‑conditioned spaces.
   

5. September Heat Wave Gives LA No Recovery Time After August Left 3,000 Without Power (techtimes.com) — Malibu is under National Weather Service heat warnings as a September heat wave blankets Southern California from the border to the coast, with little nighttime relief. Residents are urged to seek air-conditioned spaces, plan for possible power issues, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors as multi-day extreme temperatures strain infrastructure and health.
   

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    Thursday September 10
  • Room Parent Meeting
    Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    8:45 am
  • Spark Networking Group →
    Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Greater 600 Hampshire Rd #200 Westlake Village, CA 91361
    9:00 am
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    Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Reel Guppy Outdoors
    5:00 pm
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    Calabasas Chamber of Commerce via Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89429653502?pwd=cHBCYXBIbDBKUlg5NWRxTnhleThrdz09 Meeting ID: 894 2965 3502 Passcode: 657754
    5:00 pm
  • Taste of History 2026: The Silent Movie Era →
    Sherwood Country Club, 320 W Stafford Rd, Thousand Oaks
    5:30 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Colina Middle Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    6:00 pm
  • School Tour
    Lindero Canyon Middle School Calabasas, CA 91302
    6:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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