For Immediate Release: October 24, 2025 City of Malibu Strengthens Commitment to Helping Residents Rebuild and Restore the Community (Malibu, CA) - In the wake of the Franklin and Palisades Fires, the City of Malibu continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with residents as our community rebuilds from unprecedented devastation. Malibu is rebuilding, carefully, compassionately, and with purpose.

For Immediate Release: October 24, 2025 Malibu Submits Letter of Support for Stronger Regional Collaboration on Wildfire Preparedness, Continues Local Mitigation Efforts (Malibu, CA) - The City of Malibu is strengthening its wildfire preparedness efforts through regional partnerships and robust local initiatives. On October 7, the City submitted a letter of support for the Los Angeles County Department of

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2025 Malibu Declares Local Emergency as Wildfire Conditions Worsen (Malibu, CA) — On Monday, September 29, the Malibu City Council declared a local emergency in response to worsening wildfire conditions. The Council unanimously approved the declaration after live fuel moisture levels in the Santa Monica Mountains dropped below 65%, which is the threshold the

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 Mayor Marianne Riggins on Palisades Fire Arrest My heart is heavy today as we learned that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire. I want to thank the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and all the investigators

For Immediate Release September 30, 2025 City Staff Working Behind the Scenes for Federal Disaster Funds for Infrastructure Fire Damage When the Palisades and Franklin Fires struck Malibu, the damage was devastating. On January 8, 2025, President Biden issued a Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking FEMA Public Assistance funding. Since then, City staff have worked tirelessly

For Immediate Release: September 25, 2025 City of Malibu Eases Event and Sign Permitting Requirement to Support Post-Fire Economic Recovery To support economic recovery for businesses impacted by the 2025 Palisades Fire, the Malibu City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 526U, temporarily easing requirements for public event and sign permits through May 31, 2026. “These