Historic wildfires and heavy rainfall have resulted in significant ocean debris, prompting health and safety concerns for Malibu’s beaches.

Metro bus line 134 connecting Malibu to Santa Monica, which was shut down due to the January wildfires, will have service partially restored starting Friday.

The adult sea lions are being found just as rescue centers gear up for saving sea lion pups that typically are found struggling at this time of year.

Access to Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu, which has been restricted since the Palisades Fire erupted Jan. 7, was expanded Thursday for residents, business and other traffic. As of 6 a.

Only essential travel is recommended, and authorities ask those who need to get to Malibu to take another route.

On the morning of Jan. 7, just days into the new year, the Palisades Fire erupted and ravaged the Los Angeles County coast from Malibu to Santa Monica. Within 24 hours, two more fires —  Eaton and Hughes — ignited.

But bringing goats onto public land typically requires environmental review through the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. In Malibu’s case, the city would also need a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission, something that brought audible groans during last week’s council meeting.

Amenities include a container pool, a custom-painted Airstream trailer, a separate dwelling with a bar, and entertaining areas inside and out

Santa Monica offers the perfect blend of laid-back luxury and vibrant cityscape full of adventure, art and style tied together by its walkability, making it easy to explore this coastal gem at your own pace.

Despite proximity to January’s wildfires, the beaches, businesses and attractions of Santa Monica are open and eager to welcome travellers, including the beautiful Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel where Raphael Franks stayed late last year.