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America's Surprising Foreclosure Hot Spots
The crisis on Wall Street is shrinking net worths and erasing nest eggs. Next on the block: multimillion-dollar homes.
In some of America's wealthiest spots, that's already happening. According to RealtyTrac, an Irvine, Calif.-based listing firm that tracks foreclosures and provided the data here, several of the country's wealthiest ZIP codes--where year-to-date median home sales are above $700,000--have reported foreclosures into the triple digits. They include La Jolla, Calif.; Miami Beach; and Carlsbad, Calif.
In Carlsbad, for example, there are 302 homes in foreclosure. The wealthy beach town--the median home sale price is $710,000--has suffered from overvaluation and risky financing, says Rick Sharga, a senior vice president at RealtyTrac. The only thing that separates homeowners in Carlsbad from those in spots like St. George, Utah, with 274 current foreclosures and a median home price of $218,000, and Ann Arbor, Mich., with 436 current foreclosures and a median home price sale of $225,000, is that in Carlsbad folks are losing their second homes. The crisis on Wall Street is shrinking net worths and erasing nest eggs. Next on the block: multimillion-dollar homes. ... more -
Marisa Miller Sexy in Malibu Magazine
A moment of attention:Supermodel Marisa Miller is on the cover of the latest issue of Malibu. Applause for them, really.Marisa Miller is sexy in a pair of knee high socks and what makes it even better the really high heels. Its definitely a great photo shoot. A moment of attention:Supermodel Marisa Miller is on the cover of the latest issue of Malibu. Applause for them, really.Marisa Miller ... more
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Jennifer Lopez Completes Nautica Malibu Triathlon
Here`s Jennifer Lopez seen participating at the 2008 Nautica Malibu Triathlon, Malibu, CA.Jennifer was inspired to run a triathlon while eight months pregnant with twins Max and Emme, who were born in February.
Jennifer successfully competed the ’sprint’ triathlon in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds.Her husband singer Marc Anthony was there in support.Very proud of her.And she´s still beautiful woman, even if she sweats. Here`s Jennifer Lopez seen participating at the 2008 Nautica Malibu Triathlon, Malibu, CA.Jennifer was inspired to run a triathlon whi... more -
Paris Hilton Launches New Bandit Hair Extensions
Paris Hilton walks the runway at the launch of her hair extension headband "The Bandit" at a private residence in Malibu. Paris is definitely looking sexy here !!! Paris Hilton walks the runway at the launch of her hair extension headband "The Bandit" at a private residence in Malibu. Pa... more
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"The Motion" music video
MC Black Silver, origina Analog Brother, and 1 half BLACKICE with Ice-T let's you Know that IT'S ALL IN THE MOTION.
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Malibu OKs two marijuana dispensaries
The Malibu City Council on Monday approved an ordinance limiting the number of dispensaries in Malibu to two, with PCH Collective and Green Angel getting the first opportunity to apply for conditional-use permits to be the city's two medical marijuana facilities.
There was no previous city law on marijuana dispensaries. The council was presented with two ordinance proposals on Monday, one to ban all medical marijuana facilities within Malibu, and the other to allow three dispensaries in the city. All council members said three would be too many.
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"We have limited resources with our code enforcement and these are facilities that we are going to want to look at very closely and keep track of," City Councilmember Sharon Barovsky said. "And with our resources, I would hate to see more than two."
The ordinance must be approved on a second reading at an Aug. 11 meeting and then will go into effect 30 days afterward. A number of regulations were approved for the dispensaries, including buffers from schools and requirements for security. The businesses must obtain conditional-use permits to operate. The existing dispensaries have 90 days to apply for one without competition.
The council heard from several medical marijuana users and advocates prior to its vote. The speakers urged the council not to choose the option to ban the facilities. Steven Berkowitz, an attorney for PCH Collective, read a note from a neighbor praising the facility as not being a nuisance.
Kerry Fried, a medical marijuana user who has cancer, said PCH Collective is clean and safe.
"It is very safe and secure," she said. "There are very normal people who go through there. I think there is a huge myth around medical marijuana that needs to be dispelled."
Councilmember John Sibert spoke about two relatives with cancer who, when they were alive, could only be relieved of pain with marijuana. The Malibu City Council on Monday approved an ordinance limiting the number of dispensaries in Malibu to two, with PCH Collective and ... more -
The 1st Girl Surfers
Great surfing never looked better than this. From the epic movie "Super Sessions," this is the first ever surfing competition for women. Held in 1976 on the beach in Malibu, CA twenty-three women competed for a first prize of $1,500. Great surfing never looked better than this. From the epic movie "Super Sessions," this is the first ever surfing competitio... more
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Audrina Patridge is a Bikini Babe
The Hills star Audrina Patridge sports a cute black and pink bikini at the DKNY Jeans Malibu beach house in Malibu Calif., on Saturday.She's very pretty, and her body is not bad. But the fake boobs really ruin everything. I think she'd look adorable in a vintagie one piece that keeps the boobies closer.Bikini by: Birdie Jo The Hills star Audrina Patridge sports a cute black and pink bikini at the DKNY Jeans Malibu beach house in Malibu Calif., on Saturday... more
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more Gladitatorial funnies
Following on from my other video... here is another clip, again from Gladiators, again from the US, this time classic gladiators.
This guy is hilarious.
Sky 1's gladiators really didn't live up to what it could have been. Following on from my other video... here is another clip, again from Gladiators, again from the US, this time classic gladiators. ... more -
Woman builds home out of airplane
"Francie Rehwald wanted her house to look "feminine", have curves and be eco-friendly. Her architect's answer was: "Let's use a 747!"The wing of the Boeing jet will be used for the roof, its nose as a meditation temple while its trademark "bulge" will serve as a loft.The plane's parts were obtained from an aeroplane scrap yard in California.
They cost around $100,000 to purchase, while the construction of the project, which is expected to start in June, is thought likely to cost several million dollars by the time it is completed." "Francie Rehwald wanted her house to look "feminine", have curves and be eco-friendly. Her architect's answer was:... more -
Let's Talk About Love
This is a spur of the moment video of a great song writer and performer Billy Gale in the mountains outside Malibu in 2005. Please excuse the outside noise but I think it is great to try and capture people in a natural state. It is very diffucult as you all know. They don't get any more natural than Billy and he has led a very colorful life. Doing things to himself he would never allow some one else to do. Just like myself. I am trying to get him to allow me to document his life. This is a spur of the moment video of a great song writer and performer Billy Gale in the mountains outside Malibu in 2005. Please exc... more
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The Slowdown
When your T*Mobile Sidekick keeps you super connected, life moves at a rapid pace.
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The Dragons
After 30 plus years on the shelf, The Dragons are finally out with their album BFI. The Daily Fix caught up with Dennis Dragon over webcam and he gave us a little insight. After 30 plus years on the shelf, The Dragons are finally out with their album BFI. The Daily Fix caught up with Dennis Dragon over we... more
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Malibu fires close to contained
Poor beautiful Malibu can't catch a break this fire season. Luckily, cooler weather is prevailing and this round of fires is coming under control. Poor beautiful Malibu can't catch a break this fire season. Luckily, cooler weather is prevailing and this round of fires is comi... more
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California under renewed State of Emergency.
Firefighters say that the fires in Malibu, California are 40% under control.
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, sent a text message to the Los Angeles Times saying that his house was "burned to a crisp."
The blaze has burned 51 homes, and partially damaged 27 other homes. Firefighters say that the fires in Malibu, California are 40% under control. ... more -
Malibu Wildfires Partly Under Control
Wildfires that started in Southern California this morning are partly under control as we head into the evening here. Fueled by the Santa Ana winds, the fire has consumed at least 35 homes in the affluent city of Malibu. More than 15,000 people were evacuated from hundreds of residences. Many escaped just minutes ahead of the flames.
After fighting a losing battle for most of the day, the 1,700 firefighters have contained a small portion. They describe it "like a blowtorch with a huge hairdryer behind it". Wildfires that started in Southern California this morning are partly under control as we head into the evening here. Fueled by the Sa... more -
First person fire coverage...
Pretty awesome Youtube coverage from someone right in the middle of the fires.
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Before the fire: Castle Kashan
A look inside Castle Kashan, the amazing Malibu Castle tragically destroyed in the ongoing California wildfire that has claimed two lives and displaced over 300,000 people. Images like these are all that remain of the once opulent home of philanthropist LILLY LAWRENCE. A look inside Castle Kashan, the amazing Malibu Castle tragically destroyed in the ongoing California wildfire that has claimed two li... more
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California Wild Fires 2007: BEHIND THE LINES
It's a current events story about one guy's attempt to save his friend's house.
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Malibu Fire Crews Gain Upper-Hand
Fire crews appeared to have the upper hand today on the 4,400-acre wildfire near Malibu, and about 500 firefighters there were dispatched to other fire zones, authorities said.
As on 9:45 a.m., no smoke was visible above the Malibu coast and nothing in the area was actively burning, said Ed Schaefer of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Fire crews appeared to have the upper hand today on the 4,400-acre wildfire near Malibu, and about 500 firefighters there were dispatc... more
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