MALIBU—On April 29, a traffic accident occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, that forced the California Highway Patrol’s Southern District, which encompasses Los Angeles County, to issue a traffic advisory.  That traffic advisory has now been canceled.

At 4:47 p.m., the California Highway Patrol Southern District announced the first traffic advisory via a post on X.  Due to the traffic accident on Pacific Coast Highway, only one lane on each side of the highway was open.  The California Highway Patrol Southern District posted a second update on their X account at 5:56 p.m. canceling the traffic advisory. Lanes on PCH were reopened, which were closed a little over an hour.

No additional information about the traffic accident or the cause of the accident has been disclosed.

By Daniel Diquinzio

MALIBU—On Wednesday, April 29, the city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page that the public is invited to join Community Services Department and community class instructors for Tiny Tot Olympics. The event for ages 2-6 will take place at Malibu Bluffs Park and will feature:

-Olympic Games may include basketball, baseball, equestrian, golf, martial arts, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, track, and more.

-Art Activity

-Bounce House

Malibu Bluffs Park is located on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Michael Landon Center is the community center on the park’s north/west side. The Pony Field is the larger of the two baseball fields, located closest to the Michael Landon Center. The Major Field is the smaller of the two baseball fields, located closest to the Skate Park. The Multipurpose Field is the open-space grass area located near the Michael Landon Center.

Program check-in will take place at the following locations. Michael Landon Center – Program check-in will occur inside the facility as you enter the activity room. Pony Field – Program check-in will occur near the first base dugout gate. Major Field – Program check-in will occur near the first base dugout gate. Multipurpose Field – Program check-in will occur at the “City of Malibu” canopy near the right field/first base of the Pony Baseball Field. Michael Landon Center – Program check-in will occur inside the facility as you enter the activity room.

The art activity, bounce houses, and Olympic games are included in the $5 event pass. Pre-registration is recommended, www.MalibuCity.org/Register. Anyone with questions can call 310-456-2489 ext. 426.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Wednesday, April 29, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department disclosed that they need the public’s help to locate Jessie Ray Kalinowski.

The Missing Persons Detail noted that Kalinowski AKA “Jess.” He was last seen on March 23, at 11:59 p.m., on the 11300 block of Wilshire Boulevard, in the unincorporated county area of Los Angeles.

Kalinowski is described as am 83-year-old male White adult, 5 feet and 5 inches tall, 225 pounds, bald, blue eyes and wears corrective lenses (glasses). His last known clothing is unknown. He has medical conditions and his family is concerned for his well-being and is asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with details about this incident is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Missing Persons Detail at (323) 890-5500. To provide details anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use the smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—On Friday, May 1, the annual Santa Monica International Jazz Festival starts May 1 and runs thru May 9 on Third Street Promenade and at Tongva Park and BroadStage. The event kicks off a summer full of events for all ages and interests.

The Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, a partnership between BroadStage, SM Festivals, and the city of Santa Monica, brings to life the shared vision of legendary musician Stanley Clarke and BroadStage to restore premier live music to the “City by the Sea.”

The festival begins with a free community concert on Third Street Promenade on May 3 from 1-7 p.m., featuring performances from bassist Billy Mohler, magnetic KNOWER frontwoman Genevieve Artadi, and pianist/vocalist Elijah Fox.

The main event is a ticketed concert on May 9 at Tongva Park from 1-7 p.m., with food, drinks and performances from Grammy winner and LA native Kamasi Washington, as well as Stanley Clarke and Friends, Miles Electric Band, KNOWER and Sam Smylie.

The Santa Monica International Jazz Festival is the first of various events the city will host this summer.

Up next is the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club at Santa Monica Pier kicking off a host of free activations, watch parties and family-friendly events as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11-July 19.

Following that:

-Celebrate Pride Month in Santa Monica throughout June, with events at the Pier, Annenberg Community Beach House and, of course, the fan favorite annual Pride on the Promenade festival on June 13.

-Santa Monica’s Juneteenth celebration will be bigger than ever this year, with two events produced by Art of Recovery producing partners Go As If Productions and Christy Roberts Berkowitz taking place at the Miles Memorial Playhouse and Reed Park on June 19 and Virgina Avenue Park for the 34th year on June 20.

-On June 21, the city will launch its inaugural Make Music Santa Monica! Transforming Santa Monica’s public spaces into welcoming stages for free, participatory music-making.

-Santa Monica’s first Make Music Day will be anchored by a Play Day in the Park at the Miles Memorial Playhouse in Reed Park and a signature celebration near the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station featuring live music, hands-on workshops, and soccer-inspired activations in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

-Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the iconic Route 66 “Mother Road” with the annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade on Main Street, as well as a brand new Fourth of July event by producer Revel Republic.

-The Pier 360 Beach Festival on June 27 and 28 showcases the best of beach life with ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games and more.

-Santa Monica’s State of the City event, re-envisioned last year to be a fun celebration of community, will return on July 23 with live entertainment, kids’ activities, food, drinks and more, this year at Ocean Park Branch Library and Main Street.

There will be a two-day ticketed music festival by Coachella producers Goldenvoice on the beach in September and the community can expect opportunities for free music, culture and fun leading up to the event—more details to come soon.

Find more events and information about Santa Monica’s summer lineup at www.santamonica.gov/programs/summer.

By Danny Jones

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Wednesday, April 29, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported battling a fire at an apartment building in Hollywood. The fire was reported at 9:03 a.m. at 1746 N. Cherokee Avenue. Task Force 27 was on scene reporting a 4 story ‘U’ shaped center hallway apartment building with nothing showing.

Fire crews investigated the building and found a laptop on fire inside. LAFD Hazmat crews responded to secure and properly dispose of a lithium-ion battery. There was no extension of fire. By 9:36 a.m. the fire was extinguished. There were no reports of any injuries during the incident.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On April 27, the Beverly Hills Police Department announced that K-9 Tau, a retired Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, after a life defined by service, loyalty, and heart.

During a remarkable 10-year career with the Beverly Hills Police Department, Tau completed more than 4,000 hours of training and was deployed 260 times. His work included 65 suspect searches, the apprehension of 27 suspects, and the recovery of three discarded firearms. Tau was a steadfast protector in the field and an invaluable partner to those he served alongside.

In retirement, the K-9 enjoyed comfort, from daily walks to quiet moments at home, and even made a special appearance on our Instagram during an interview with the @officialdogpack podcast.

“His remarkable sense of smell never faded, always finding something along the way. More than a K-9, Tau was a loyal companion, a trusted partner, and a true member of the BHPD family. His service, dedication, and spirit will not be forgotten,” the BHPD stated on its Facebook page.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city is getting the word out about the opening of three new Metro D Line stations, close to West Hollywood. The Metro D Line is one of the region’s subway/underground rail lines, formerly called the Purple Line. It currently runs from Downtown Los Angeles to Koreatown. It will be extended west along Wilshire Boulevard into Beverly Hills. The D Line route will continue west to Century City and Westwood in the future.

On Friday, May 8, new D Line stations will open at three locations: Wilshire/La Brea; Wilshire/Fairfax; and Wilshire/La Cienega. These will directly serve the Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, and Beverly Hills areas and will strengthen connections and mobility options between West Hollywood and surrounding communities. The new stations are a significant milestone for fast, frequent, and reliable rail access for residents, workers, and visitors.

Community members are asked to take advantage of several existing Metro bus lines that provide direct access to and from West Hollywood and connect seamlessly with the new Metro D Line stations:

-Metro Line 212 – north/south on La Brea Avenue with service to the Wilshire/La Brea station;
-Metro Line 217 – north/south on Fairfax Avenue with service to the Wilshire/Fairfax station; and
-Metro Line 105 – north/south on La Cienega Boulevard with service to the Wilshire/La Cienega station.

The routes offer daily frequent service and provide easy north-south travel across West Hollywood, Mid City, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills (Line 105 only) linking riders to the new rail line and the broader Metro system.

Metro bus and rail rides are $1.75 including 2 hours of free transfers between Metro bus and rail routes with further discounts available for seniors, disabled riders, students, and low-income riders as well as frequent riders through automatic daily and weekly fare capping. Qualifying West Hollywood residents who are disabled or over 62 can apply for city-subsidized bus passes for free rides on all Metro buses and trains.

Community members are asked to plan a trip using Metro’s Trip Planner to explore the fastest and most convenient routes.

West Hollywood is planning to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its local transit services such as Cityline to ensure its transit options continue to meet community needs later this year. As part of this effort, West Hollywood will explore opportunities to enhance or expand city-operated transit services, including assessing whether future routes or service modifications may offer more direct connections to the new Metro D Line stations.

In March 2026, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors voted to advance and approve the San Vicente-Fairfax alignment as the locally preferred alternative for the K Line Northern Extension, a major rail project that will, in the future, connect West Hollywood with Mid-City and Hollywood.

Additional details about the Metro D Line extension is available via: www.metro.net/d-line-extension. For information about transit services in West Hollywood visit: www.go.weho.org/transit.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—West Hollywood will host its WeHo Rec Expo & Kids Fair on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Event booths and activities will be held throughout the park’s outdoor areas and in both Fiesta Hall and Great Hall.

The Rec Expo & Kids Fair is free and open to the public. Attendees can look forward to demonstrations, giveaways, community resource booths, and fun activities for all ages. Highlights include the Kids March: Kids Have Voices, Too! — a march where children create posters and share their voices. Materials will be provided, and no registration is required.

Representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department will be onsite providing public education and information. Attendees can learn all about the city’s recreation programs and events for all ages, community services, and local school and preschool programs!

For additional details about the WeHo Rec Expo call (323) 848-6497 or email recreation@weho.org. For additional information about the Kids Fair call (323) 848-6510 or email humanservices@weho.org or wehocares@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing call TTY (323) 848-6496. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department recovered a loaded firearm and drugs after a traffic stop on Friday, April 24.

On April 24, while patrolling the 2000 block of Ocean Avenue, officers conducted a stop of a vehicle. The investigation led to the recovery of a loaded firearm hidden under the driver’s seat, along with nitrous oxide and drug paraphernalia.

The suspect—who was already on diversion for a prior robbery arrest—was taken into custody and faces multiple charges:

-Carrying a loaded firearm
-Inhalation of nitrous oxide
-Possession of drug paraphernalia in a vehicle

The name and age of the suspect have not yet been disclosed to the public. Officers with the Santa Monica Police Department are committed to proactive enforcement to keep neighborhoods safe, the Police Department noted.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On Monday, April 27, the city of Beverly Hills disclosed on its Facebook page that the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) and Hatzolah of Los Angeles are proud to announce a new partnership that will complement BHFD’s provision of emergency medical services.

Hatzolah of Los Angeles, a volunteer-run, non-profit Emergency Medical Service (EMS) that services Jewish communities worldwide, may now work as an adjunct EMS provider for Beverly Hills.

“It is imperative that we provide our community with the best services when it comes to emergency medical care,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Craig Corman. “This new partnership is an example of how we can find ways to work together with other organizations that can enhance programs we already have in place.”

By formalizing this alliance, both the BHFD and Hatzolah of Los Angeles reaffirm their shared commitment to providing compassionate, dedicated service to the residents of Beverly Hills.

By Danny Jones