The City of Malibu now owns the much-contested Malibu Chili Cook-Off Site. Escrow closed last week and now the great open space right in downtown Malibu will stay open in perpetuity. The site sold in the $25 million range.
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Santa Monica Conservancy
July Walking Tours Highlight Ocean Park and Downtown History
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