Suzanne Guldimann

Suzanne Guldimann is an author, artist, and musician who lives in Malibu and loves the Santa Monica Mountains. She has worked as a journalist reporting on local news and issues for more than a decade, and is the author of nine books of music for the harp. Suzanne's newest book, "Life in Malibu", explores local history and nature. She can be reached at suzanne@messengermountainnews.com

Where Do I Go to Vote?

Los Angeles County continues to seek the public’s help with an ambitious new polling place plan scheduled to be rolled out in time for the 2020 presidential election. The Los Angeles County…

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A New Golden Age Of Space Exploration

DR. GARRETT REISMAN DELIGHTED AND ENERGIZED HIS AUDIENCE AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKERS SERIES AND RECEIVED A RARE STANDING OVATION. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Garrett Reisman has spent more than 110 days in…

What’s Eating Your Tomatoes?

It’s happened to almost everyone who has ever tried to grow tomatoes: one day the plants are lush and full of promise; the next day they’ve been stripped of leaves and fruit.…

Catch a Shooting Star

The annual Perseid meteor shower is one of the best opportunities of the year to catch a shooting star. This celestial fireworks display is named for the constellation Perseus, the part of…

Triangle Ranch Preserve

In November, the public will decide funding for the FINAL PHASE OF THE Triangle Ranch acquisition of 84 acres in a bond measure on the ballot. Above, map of Triangle Ranch, showing…

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Immigrating Parrots Find Asylum in L.A.

Escaping the illegal pet trade and habitat loss in Mexico and South America, parrots have come “home” to roost in L.A. Above, the colorful red-crowned parrot is an endangered species in its…

North Area Plan Update

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Regional Planning is seeking public input for its upcoming update of the Santa Monica Mountains North Area Plan and the creation of a North Area…

Beat the Heat

The feeling of dizziness developed so slowly the victim didn’t realize she was in distress until she began to have a headache, cramps and nausea. Her friends caught her before she fainted.…

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Escape to the Beach

The Summer of 2018 is off to a blazing start in Los Angeles County, and the record-breaking, triple-digit heat wave has generated huge beach crowds. Los Angeles County Lifeguards reported 4,357,666 beachgoers…

Who Knew? Recycling Wake-Up Call

Recycling rules have changed. About a quarter of the waste material we put in our recycling bins ends up instead as landfill. China banned “foreign waste” beginning January 1, 2018, which leaves…