NEW HAMPSHIRE—On February 27, musician, Elijah Blue Allman, 49, was arrested and charged with assault and disturbing the peace in Concord, New Hampshire. The disturbance took place at a prep school which he had no affiliation. Allman is the son of musicians and Malibu residents, Cher and Greg Allman. He played in the band Deadsy, from 1995-2023. Reports indicate that the police were called to St. Paul’s Prep school over an unwanted visitor. According to the Concord Monitor, Allman, staff at St. Paul’s reported that Allman first entered the dining hall at 6 p.m., as students were exiting. He was smoking a cigarette while speaking to the students, and reportedly “pushed a faculty member with his cane.” According to their website, St. Paul’s School is a college preparatory, co-educational boarding school, affiliated with the Episcopal Church at 325 Pleasant Street in Concord. The school’s 2,000 acre, or 3.125 square mile campus serves 540 students from 37 states and 28 countries. Concord Police Department officers reportedly took a belligerent Allman into custody after he interrupted a dinner in St. Paul’s dining hall. CPD officers arrested and charged Allman with four misdemeanors: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass, and criminal threatening, and booked into Merrimack County Jail. This was not Allman’s first brush with the law in June 2025, officers with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a disturbance. San Bernardine Morongo Basin Sheriff’s deputies responding to the call took Allman to an area hospital due to what was described in reports as, “erratic behavior.” SBCS first told Fox News Digital that, “When deputies arrived, Elijah Allman [then] 48, was being evaluated by emergency medical personnel. Deputies located drugs inside the home, and Allman was transported to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.” Public information indicates Cher was at one time applying for conservatorship of her son due to what she referred to as his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues, noting: “Any money he gets will immediately be spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself, and putting Elijah’s life at risk.” Reports indicate that the conservatorship involves a trust fund set up for him by his late father, Greg, that Cher was at one time the conservator of.   By Sharon

BEVERLY HILLS—On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Beverly Hills Police Department announced that several suspects connected to an armed robbery that transpired on Rodeo Drive in 2024 have been arrested.

The BHPD reported on November 23, 2024, at approximately 1:18 p.m., four male suspects dressed in black clothing and face coverings committed an armed robbery outside a retail store within the 400 block of N. Rodeo Drive.

During the robbery, the suspects violently assaulted two victims. A male victim was struck in the back of the head with a firearm, and a female victim was thrown to the ground and repeatedly kicked. The suspects stole handbags, U.S. currency, and an engagement ring from the victims before fleeing the scene.

Four suspects entered a white rental vehicle driven by an additional unidentified suspect, who facilitated their escape. Detectives immediately launched an intensive investigation. Utilizing department resources, investigative technology, and countless hours of follow-up, detectives identified all five suspects.

Warrants were obtained to confirm their identities and secure their arrest. The investigation determined that all five suspects are residents of Oakland, California. Over the last few months, with the help of the United States Marshals Service Task Force, detectives with the BHPD located and apprehended all five suspects in Oakland. The suspects were subsequently transported to Beverly Hills and are currently in custody awaiting trial.

-Kingikirah Stevenson, 31 years old; arrested for 211 PC – Robbery, and 182 PC – Conspiracy

-D’Angelo Tedla, 22 years old; arrested for 211 PC – Robbery, 245 PC – Assault with a Deadly weapon, and 182 PC – Conspiracy

-Kingelijah Stevenson, 18 years old; arrested for 211 PC – Robbery, 245 PC – Assault with a Deadly weapon, and 182 PC – Conspiracy

-Wendel Stevenson, 18 years old; arrested for 211 PC – Robbery, 245 PC – Assault with a Deadly weapon, and 182 PC – Conspiracy

-Jaeyden Duncan; 18 years old; arrested for 211 PC – Robbery, 245 PC – Assault with a Deadly weapon, and 182 PC – Conspiracy

“This case reflects the Beverly Hills Police Department’s unwavering commitment to public safety and to holding violent offenders accountable, regardless of where they attempt to flee,” said Mark G. Stainbrook, Chief of Police.

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, February 24, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station arrested a burglary suspect in the region.

Per the statement released by the West Hollywood Sheriff Station on its Facebook and Instagram pages, the deputies were sent to the east side of West Hollywood after a prowler was reported to the station.

The deputies spied the suspect, who fled. Deputies gave chase, and their pursuit was aided by an air unit that searched the neighborhood from the sky. The suspect was later apprehended. There were no reported injuries during the incident. The name of the suspect has not yet been disclosed to the public.

The investigation into the burglary is ongoing with the LASD.

 

By Daniel Diquinzio

SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, February 24, the city of Santa Monica indicated in a news release that the and The Bay Foundation (TBF) launched an expansion of their dune restoration project, the Santa Monica Beach Dunes, that will see 30 additional acres of beach along local shorelines returned back to a natural, wild state.

The Santa Monica Beach Dunes provide natural defenses against impending sea-level rise, enhance wildlife habitat and beautify the developed coastline. The new installation will stretch from the Santa Monica Pier to the sands along the Venice border. TBF established its first dune restoration site in 2016 in partnership with the city of Santa Monica, covering approximately three acres near the city’s Annenberg Community Beach House, followed by an additional five acres in 2024.

The new project will nearly double the area of dunes in active restoration at local beaches, covering nearly 20 percent of the sand.

TBF and its partner organizations are planting native vegetation to better capture windblown sand and create natural dunes. Enhanced dunes provide better buffering against climate threats like erosion and flooding than hard infrastructure like jetties and seawalls.

“Building on a decade of dune restoration across Los Angeles County’s coastline, The Bay Foundation is elated to expand the Santa Monica Beach Dunes by an additional 30 acres. Together with the city of Santa Monica and countless volunteers, we are reimagining and showcasing what Southern California beaches can be: resilient, biodiverse, scenic, and recreational,” said Tom Ford, Chief Executive Officer of The Bay Foundation. “This multi-beneficial nature-based solution ensures future generations have a beach to call home. Please join us in shaping this legacy.”

The restoration maintains public access and beach visibility during installation, with ocean-facing sides, along the waterline, remaining open and unobstructed entrances to beach facilities. Existing recreational space for volleyball and other uses has been maintained. Small blue signs will inform the public about the project and direct beachgoers to open areas.

Teams of biologists, landscape crews, volunteers, and schoolchildren are staking out and establishing the borders of the Santa Monica Beach Dunes and placing seeds in the sand. In the coming months, teams will weed and clean the dune sites to help the native plants and wildlife grow.

(Volunteers can attend a dune restoration event on Saturday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. along the Santa Monica shoreline. No experience or special equipment required. The public can register and see additional engagement opportunities here.)

Thin metal posts and natural fiber rope mark the boundaries of the dune sites, directing visitors around the dune sites as vegetation takes hold. After several years, the dunes will be about three feet tall, and the sand will become compacted and held together by plant roots and branches.

The California Coastal Commission permitted Phase III work in late 2024. The Santa Monica Beach Dunes initiative is funded through the Santa Monica Bay Coastal Habitat Restoration Program, approved by the California Legislature and managed by the State Coastal Conservancy. Approximately $3.5 million will be invested to support the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of restored dunes.

To learn more about the Santa Monica Beach Dunes visit The Bay Foundation’s website or santamonica.gov.

 

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The city of Malibu is informing the public that its Dial-A-Ride program operated through the Malibu Senior Center, is available to provide transportation service to those in need. The service supports:

-Adults 55 years and older
-Residents of all ages with disabilities
-Must live within City of Malibu limits

Where Can You Go?
-Malibu Senior Center – $1.00
-Within Malibu City Limits – $2.00
-Outside City Limits – $4.00

Passengers may take:
-Up to 3 one-way trips per day within the Malibu area
-1 round-trip per day when traveling outside City limits

Service Days for Dial-A-Ride operates Monday – Friday and is not available on weekends or city-observed holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the day after), and Christmas Day.

Contact the Malibu Senior Center at 310-456-2489 ext. 357. To learn more visit: https://malibucity.org/343/Senior-Center

To apply visit: https://www.malibucity.org/FormCenter/Parks-and-Rec-Forms-8/Senior-DialARide-Application-205?fbclid=IwY2xjawQL1_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA2d2paNnFPeDh4d1pGeklPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv8T4_NBE5Jgx_WMTdQb5TAHxGdcKZ8kC92fezA-JPKWowB2HGYc-eKpQ627_aem_YZ_4L3UCmmDSKgrOh-Pdow

To watch the instructional video visit: https://youtu.be/WoK8-DlxUao.

 

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—On Friday, February 20, a man allegedly assaulted and then sexually assaulted a woman on a Santa Monica beach. The Santa Monica Police Department announced that an arrest has been made in the connection to the incident. The assault occurred in the 1600 block of the Santa Monica oceanfront.

According to the inmate records maintained by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the man arrested is Dartanyan Montgomery.

Montgomery is 18 years old man. He appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, February 24 and is being held on bail of 100,000. No details on the victim have been disclosed to the public.

 

By Daniel Diquinzio

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On January 8, a person was assaulted by a man in West Hollywood, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate the suspect. The assault occurred outside Barney’s Beanery, a bar in West Hollywood.

Per the post, which was released on the Facebook page of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station on Monday, February 23, the victim was taken to a hospital after suffering severe injuries.

The suspect who attacked the victim is a Caucasian male, who is 40 years old and was wearing a blue hat along with black sweatpants and a blue hoodie.

The West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station requests that anyone who is aware of the suspect’s location or identity to contact the station or Detective Gonzales by email at c2mgonza@lasd.org or by calling 310-358-4011.

 

By Daniel Diquinzio

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On February 13, packages were stolen from the mailroom of an apartment complex in West Hollywood Heights by people who had impersonated Amazon delivery workers.

The theft was reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station by Elyse Eisenberg, who is the head of the West Hollywood Heights Neighborhood Association, who informed West Hollywood Online first about the incident.

The suspect who stole the packages from the complex were caught on the apartment complex’s security camera.

According to Amazon, people are posing as Amazon delivery workers to steal packages across the nation.  Amazon is asking anyone who becomes a victim of such a theft to report it by going to the following website, amazon.com/report a scam or by sending an email to: reporitascam@amazon.com.

 

By Daniel Diquinzio

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, February 24, the city of West Hollywood indicated in an email to Canyon News that it has opened application opportunities for its 2027 Arts Grant Program. The city will host a free virtual Arts Grant Program information workshop for those interested in applying to learn more about the city’s grant-eligibility requirements and application process. The virtual workshop will remain available on the city’s arts grant page.

The Arts Grant Program Workshop will be held online via the Zoom platform on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. First-time grant applicants and returning organizations with new development personnel are strongly encouraged to attend the Arts Grant Program information workshop to become familiar with the application process.

Virtual office hours will be offered for interested applicants to request a time on Wednesdays between March 4 and June 24 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to speak one on one with the Arts Grant Coordinator. This is an opportunity for applicants to ask specific questions and get immediate feedback.

For 28 years, West Hollywood’s Arts Grant Program has provided grant funding to individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts organizations for the production, performance, or presentation of art projects that take place in West Hollywood and serve the community. Applicants may only apply to one Arts Grant category per year.

Artists and organizations interested in applying may visit https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/arts-grant-program/grant-guidelines-and-applications for more details.

For information about the West Hollywood’s Arts Grant Program visit www.weho.org/arts or contact West Hollywood Grants Coordinator Eva Angeloff at (323) 848-6354 or eangeloff@weho.org. 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

MALIBU—Caltrans announced on Tuesday, February 24 that northbound State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is reduced to one lane for about a quarter mile just north of Porto Marina Way, in the Palisades Fire Recovery Work Zone, while crews repair a wall that was damaged in the mid-February rainstorms. The lane is estimated to reopen later in the week.

Crews on February 16 closed the lane after discovering panels from a retaining wall had dislodged from the wall and fallen onto the right lane of northbound PCH during the rainstorms. The retaining wall was impacted by the 2025 Palisades Fire. It is believed that water during the storm seeped through the cracks, loosened the soil and then built-up pressure, which pushed the pieces into the roadway.

Engineers are assessing the wall and determining a solution to prevent future damage. Crews in the meantime will replace any missing panels and shotcrete the wall, which is a way of applying concrete through a hose at high pressure onto the wall.

Caltrans reminds motorists that PCH between Sunset Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades to Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu remains an active work zone for recovery efforts from the 2025 Palisades Fire. The speed limit is 25 mph.

Motorists should slow down in the work zone, drive with caution and be alert for lane closures and construction workers and vehicles. Workers can generally close one lane in either direction between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. Planned closures are listed weekly on the Palisades Fire Emergency Repairs website, but there may be others.

 

By Danny Jones