Join us for our first episode of 2026 with Malibu resident, Woolsey survivor, and researcher Diane Moss as we discuss a glaring misstep by City Council, historical precedent for wildfire recovery, and other important rebuild topics. (00:00) Intro(02:40) Item 8A - Not enough votes on council to rebuild faster(16:30) Diane's Woolsey experience(31:15) Studying other California fires(39:58) Woolsey vs. Palisades(56:00) Zone 0 delays(58:55) Jeffrey Prang's move to help rebuilding families #malibu #rebuildandchill #malibustrong #palisadesfire #woolsey #podcast

Join us as we discuss a difficult anniversary with Malibu City Council member Doug Stewart as well as changes moving forward.(00:00) Intro(00:20) Emergency notification needs(17:20) Prescribed burns(22:52) Governor Newsom's help(24:30) Permanent shift at MRCA?(29:25) The importance of undergrounding(35:00) Water infrastructure and rate hikes(40:08) Rebuilds: what's working, what's not?(46:24) Malibu's appeal fetish(49:35) New City Manager(54:42) Malibu's fiscal troubles(1:06:05) Sewer thoughts

A historic week for Malibu with a unanimous council vote to create the Malibu Unified School District. Going behind the scenes with two of the most prolific champions, Wade Major and Karin Mihkels Al-Hardan to understand what it took and most importantly what it means for the future of Malibu.

We sit down with Bill Sampson and Jo Drummond, President and Board Member of the Malibu Township Council, to discuss "keeping Malibu Malibu", a rancorous Caltrans appeal, and a brand new attempt by City Council to restrict development.(00:00) Intro(04:35) What is the MTC?(08:55) How do you define Malibu?(12:40) Has Malibu changed?(16:40) Controlling "growth" when we're actually shrinking(18:40) Status of Short Term Rentals(20:40) STRs or Hotels? You choose(24:15) How does the MTC operate?(28:15) The Caltrans appeal(33:20) Regrets?(38:45) Scheduling shenanigans at City Hall(39:58) An activist council's latest plot: killing beachfront development(48:11) How big is too big?(51:45) - Misperceptions about MTC?(1:01:05) The Future of MTC

Unpacking the CalTrans, PCH Safety saga, as it unfolded in the recent Council Meeting. Zone Zero - what's the deal? Rebuilders must do these...And the incredible work Malibu's Community Brigade is doing to keep us safe in a disaster.

Join us as discuss the state of the post-fire real estate market in Malibu with real estate agent, public safety commissioner, and longtime resident Josh Spiegel.#malibu #rebuildandchill #palisadesfire #malibustrong (00:00) Intro(01:40) Rebuilds from an outsider's perspective(03:00) Importance of a City Manager(05:22) Malibu's opposing ideologies(09:30) The community brigade(14:40) Real estate changes to come(18:15) Active lot listings(23:05) Malibu issues for developers(28:15) Historical Sales in Malibu vs now(29:30) More permits, then what happens?(35:50) A glut of new housing?(38:30) The effects of shutting down PCH(41:10) Top priorities for Malibu going forward

The Rebuild and Chill crew discusses slow but steady permit progress, the hard work being done by city staff, and the obstacles still standing in everyone's way.

(00:00) Revisiting the start of the fire(03:00) Delayed progress(08:15) Archistar controversy(11:00) Some architects happy with a flawed system?(18:55) Disconnect w/ city council(22:15) Implementing a digital portal(29:30) Council thinks all is well?(37:00) Efficiencies help residents AND staff(40:00) Leadership issues(49:00) Numbers games

Devastating life loss, a town destroyed, politics taking precedence resulting in a botched recovery. A conversation with Joe Pluta, founder of the West Maui Improvement Foundation as a force for good and hope for all of Lahaina.