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Sep 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Malibu bid to control public trails rejected
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A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge rejected Malibu’s attempt to take ownership of public trails within the city, ruling the claim was untimely and not supported by the state law cited. The decision affects trail and easement interests managed by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, including areas along Murphy Way and Winding Way.
WHO: Malibu; Los Angeles County Superior Court; Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
WHAT: Judge dismisses Malibu’s lawsuit seeking quiet title and declaratory relief over public trails and easements, finding the legal basis unsupported and the filing too late.
WHEN: Sep 4, 2026
WHERE: Malibu, Los Angeles County, California
WHY: The court ruled the state law Malibu relied on does not support the city’s claim and that the lawsuit was filed too late.
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