Apr. 16, 2026
Malibu sues agencies over control, safety of public trails
Malibu sued two land management agencies over trail control and safety, alleging mismanagement and hazards, while the agencies vowed to defend public access to heavily used state park trails.
Malibu sued two public land management agencies over control and safety of public trails, the latest dispute with entities the city has also accused in separate litigation of failing to manage wildfire risks.
The agencies pushed back on the city's claims and vowed to protect public access rights, saying the trails, which run through residential neighborhoods, provide access to state-owned parkland in the coastal mountains used by millions of Southern California residents.
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