This is KBUU News – The Evening Edition – Thursday Evening Headlines
Written by 991KBU on March 12, 2020
- = Schools close as a parent in Santa Monica was exposed to coronavirus.
- = No kids allowed on any campus til at least Tuesday.
- = City Hall switching to appointments only as the city maintains service.
- = Planning Commission meetings are postponed indefinitely.
- = The local sheriff’s office promises full deployment on Malibu streets.
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Malibu’s Only Local Daily News. It’s the 6 p-m edition of the Thursday news … from Radio Malibu …. F-M 99 point 1 K B U U. Good morning … I’m Hans Laetz reporting.
Please note this newscast is current as of 6 p.m. and will be updated if possible during the night.
KBUU News coverage resumes at 4:30 a.m. Friday.
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Out of an abundance of caution is the buzzword of the day.
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There are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Malibu.
As this afternoon … Los Angeles County has 28 confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), two of which were caused by community spread.
LA County has seen one death.
Ventura County has two confirmed cases.
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A parent somewhere in Santa Monica public schools system … has been exposed to Covid 19.
Not … has Covid 19.
Has been exposed.
It was in Santa Monica … not Malibu.
But we do not know which school.
The district will say only that it was a community member with children in our schools who was exposed to coronavirus.
School superintendent Ben Drati says the district’s absentee rate is higher than normal.
Schools are being dismissed … no students on campus … Friday and Monday.
The district says it will take this time to determine if students are ill, with what type of illness, or if parents are keeping students home during the coronavirus pandemic.
At the student-less schools tomorrow … staff and teachers will prepare for possible school closures next week.
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City Hall is staying open … but nonessential meetings are being cancelled.
The public counter at the building safety department will be open tomorrow.
An appointment system is being set up … to avoid people having to wait in a crowd.
Tonight’s meeting on drawing new district maps will go on as scheduled.
But the Friday night session at Malibu High has been cancelled.
Mayor Karen Farrer says “There is no cause for panic and I understand the inconvenience that this presents, but the City’s number one priority is protecting public safety
“We must do everything possible to be prepared, follow public health officials’ recommended precautions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, and protect our vulnerable populations.”
All official City Council meetings are on, as scheduled until further notice.
However, the Malibu Planning Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16 on auxiliary dwelling units …. and the planned Special Meeting scheduled for March 30 on overnight rentals …. are being pushed back to a date uncertain.
For people needing to meet with planners or building inspectors … at the Public Counter …. appointments will be necessary,
This is to prevent large crowds of people waiting at the counter … according to the city.
hours will continue as scheduled until further notice.
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Look out for your neighbor .. but use caution around elderly neighbors.
The populations who are at higher risk of getting very sick from the virus include seniors and older adults, and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.
Malibu’s Dial-A-Ride program will continue to operate, and Dial-A-Ride vehicles are regularly disinfected.
The Senior Center will remain closed until further notice.
But the city staff will go out to assist any seniors in the community that may need assistance.
Things like food or medicine or toiletries.
For assistance, call the Senior Center at 310-456-2489 ext. 357.
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No reduction in forces for the L A COunty fire or sheriff’s departments.
Like much of the state, the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff Station is adapting to the challenges caused by COVID-19.
To this end, please know we have NOT curtailed our deployment and will continue to respond to ALL Law Enforcement related activities in our area of operation.
This crisis is fluid and evolving, and the Sheriff’s department is adapting in real time and working in a unified effort to maintain the field staffing levels.
The Sheriff has made clear your cities’ and county areas are a priority and I will carry on his mission.
We have begun the process of preparing this station for worst case scenario by equipping our staff with protective gear and keeping them informed.
Our staff has been fully briefed on the COVID-19 issues and will take all due precautions when dealing with the public.
The sheriff’s office will continue to respond to priority and/or emergent calls, and will assess the deployment posture on a day to day basis.
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The LA County fire dpeartment is at full staff as well.
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Weather for the Malibu ….
Tonight
Rain. Low around 58. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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