California
The controversy over the pace and scale of development in Malibu is wrapped in the high rhetoric of cityhood and the low reality of sewage.
Aug. 2, 1988
If Malibu incorporates, but does not approve a new sewer system, existing septic systems will continue to contribute to a health hazard in the area and could contaminate surface and ground water in the coastal community, according to an environmental study released this week.
March 31, 1989
Politics
Health insurance in the state of California has become an increasing luxury for a precious few in large employer sectors of the economy.
Oct. 22, 1992
After months of delays and political maneuvering, the state Local Agency Formation Commission on Wednesday moved the beachfront community of Malibu a big step forward in its drive to become an incorporated city.
Aug. 11, 1988
The Local Agency Formation Commission should not approve Malibu’s incorporation proposal without imposing a condition that Los Angeles County retain jurisdiction over sewers in the coastal area, a top county official told the panel Wednesday.
April 27, 1989
Opinion
Re “The gap in medical education,” Opinion, Jan. 3 I would like to commend Rahul Rekhi’s advocacy for incorporating health policy in medical education.
Jan. 5, 2014
A change of position by one member of the County Board of Supervisors and the pending election of another supervisor may clear the way for the long-postponed incorporation of Malibu.
Nov. 29, 1990
A last-gasp attempt by Los Angeles County supervisors to wrest control of sewers from the proposed city of Malibu was put on hold for two weeks Wednesday, after members of the Local Agency Formation Commission decided that they needed more time to study the issue.
July 28, 1988
Sanitation: Since natural wetlands act as filters for runoff, some companies are constructing artificial wetlands to purify water without toxic chemicals. But some experts doubt long-term success.
Oct. 15, 2000
Letters: Do doctors need policy classes?