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MALIBU—The city of Malibu is asking for the public’s feedback on its Evacuation Plan. On Monday, December 1, the city released a survey for individuals to share their thoughts on improving evacuation routes, alerts and transportation options.

Individuals are asked to inform their neighbors so the city can gather as much feedback as possible. All responses are confidential.

The survey is available until December 31 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MalibuEvacPlan

The city of Malibu will also host a Community Workshop where you can learn more about Malibu’s Evacuation Plan, ask questions, and share feedback on the survey.

The Community Workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Malibu City Hall.

 

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced that the Beverly Hills Fire Department has prepared a survey to gather public input on the city’s wildfire preparedness and resilience in the event of a major wildfire.

The survey, which consists of 33 questions and can take as little as 12 minutes, will help develop the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. CWPP is a strategic plan designed to reduce wildfire risk to a community and increase its overall resilience.

CWPPs are encouraged by federal and state wildfire agencies, including CAL FIRE, and are tailored to reflect the specific wildfire risks, landscapes, and priorities of each community. Open spaces, especially neighborhoods above Sunset Boulevard and areas with dense vegetation are at risk.

The CWPP will help Beverly Hills to:

-Identify and map local wildfire hazards
-Protect people, homes, infrastructure, and natural areas
-Prioritize mitigation projects such as vegetation management, emergency access improvements, and public education
-Strengthen coordination between City departments, fire agencies, and the public
-Access state and federal grant funding for wildfire prevention and resilience efforts

The CWPP process follows guidelines from CAL FIRE’s CWPP best practices and includes the following steps:

1) Forming a Core Working Group – Includes representatives from City departments, fire officials, utilities, and technical experts.
2) Assessing Local Wildfire Risks – Using fire science, historical data, and community observations to understand exposure and vulnerabilities.
3) Engaging the Community – Gathering resident input through surveys, meetings, and workshops to ensure the plan reflects local knowledge and values.
4) Identifying and Prioritizing Projects – Creating a list of recommended actions to reduce risk and improve readiness.
5) Developing the Final CWPP Document – A publicly available plan that outlines strategies, roles, and timelines for implementation.

The survey can be accessed by scanning the QR code via the website or visiting: www.BeverlyHills.org/WildfireSurvey.

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—On Friday, May 9, the city of Santa Monica announced on its website that it’s asking for the community’s feedback to an online survey that was launched regarding priorities for the arts, parks and recreation for the region.

The survey allows the community to share information on their use of facilities, how satisfied they are with various offerings and how well Santa Monica is meeting their needs. The city will use the feedback gathered to inform a needs assessment to be presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission in June.

“Santa Monica prides itself on its rich and diverse art scene, beautiful parks, and a wide array of free and affordable community programs,” said Recreation and Arts Department Director Jenny Rogers. “We know these factors contribute significantly to our quality of life in Santa Monica, and we welcome and value the community’s feedback.”

Community members who would like to share feedback can do so via the online survey until Saturday, May 31.

As a thank you, upon completion of the survey, participants may opt-in for a chance to win a $500 gift card. For more details visit: https://santamonicasurvey.org/.

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, December 12, the city of Santa Monica posted on its website that community members can weigh in on the draft Guiding Principles for the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project in a new online survey open through January 5, 2025.

The city released the draft Guiding Principles last week and hosted a community open house on December 7 to share them and start gathering community feedback.

Individuals unable to attend the meeting can take an online survey to weigh in on the draft principles and also try their hand at the Balance Builder interactive card game, which asks players to prioritize the top 50 uses from the project’s Phase 2A survey to help design and balance the future of the Santa Monica Airport site.

The Guiding Principles, along with community feedback, are set to be presented to the Santa Monica City Council in early 2025.

On Saturday, December 14, the city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page that it is minimizing leaded fuel at its airport. They increased cleaner fuel options at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) by being the first city in the nation to bring Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded fuel to the SMO self-service fuel station, marking a major step in minimizing leaded fuel use.

For more details on the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project, visit www.smacproject.com.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced in a press release on Wednesday, December 13 that they have started development of a municipal fiber network. The initial phases of West Hollywood’s fiber network (fiber-optic internet) are now complete.

The city reported that with its Information Technology Division and a collaborative private-public partnership with Plenary Americas and Digital Ubiquity Capital, West Hollywood is exploring expansion of the city’s fiber network for a growth phase of connectivity. The goal is to provide community digital equity with affordable high-speed internet connectivity.

The city is asking for the community to participate in a survey to garner their feedback. Residents and business members are asked to participate in the survey, available in English, Spanish, and Russian. The survey is open now and will remain open through Wednesday, January 17, 2024. It will take approximately ten minutes to complete. As part of the survey, participants will be asked about connection speed using a speed test link.

Data collected will be used to explore broadband access options and will not be sold. To learn more and take part in the survey at go.weho.org/broadband or visit West Hollywood’s Municipal Fiber Network website page with links to the survey at www.weho.org/services/municipal-fiber-network.

In 2016, West Hollywood adopted the Fiber Network Infrastructure and Service Strategic Plan. The plan outlined the major benefits of having a fast and affordable broadband infrastructure, including improved internet service, equitable access, public safety, economic development, healthcare, and Smart City applications, and set forth a plan to develop a series of initiatives that leverage technology and improve quality of life for community members.

For additional details contact Eugene Tsipis, West Hollywood’s Information Technology Manager, at (323) 848-6399 or at etsipis@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing call TTY (323) 848-6496.

By Trevor