April 4, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – Lindsey P. Horvath, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, is partnering with Malibu High School to host ‘Safe on PCH,’ a weeklong program focused on safe driving.

The series will feature several events that engage students and families in the role we all play in creating a safe Malibu community. The fun and informative series is being presented in partnership with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the City of Malibu, Malibu High School, PTSA Malibu, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-Lost Hills Station. Chair Horvath will help lead this first of its kind series.

“A safer PCH is a responsibility we all share. Our Third District team looks forward to engaging students and the Malibu High community in this series focused on responsible driving with practical tips and resources,” said Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath. “I share Malibu’s commitment to a safer PCH for all and this is one way we are coming together to achieve our shared goal.”

“PCH is an iconic state highway used by millions of visitors every year, but it is also Malibu’s Main Street, and it impacts the daily lives of every person in our community,” said Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring. “We are proud to join in this important event so that we can foster a culture of safety for everyone who lives, works, commutes, and recreates on PCH.”

“More and more, we see incidents in our local community and beyond. Each should serve as a reminder that there are risks each time we are on the road and a responsibility that comes with the privilege to drive,” said Patrick Miller, Principal of Malibu High School. “This is a community wide concern; we are thankful to our partners for their help with Safe on PCH Week at Malibu High School.”

SERIES LINEUP: 

MONDAY, APRIL 29: Lunchtime Fair 

Monday’s events will include a lunchtime fair with resources and information from the Sheriff’s Department, CHP, Supervisor Horvath’s Office, and the City of Malibu.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 9 a.m.: Sheriff IMPACT Presentation 

On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Department will host the IMPACT Teen Drivers’ parent program called Under Your Influence (UYI), which educates parents and teens with evidence-based strategies to help keep teens, their families, and everyone they share the road with safe. This is a special presentation for parents that will happen from 9 to 10:30 am at Malibu High School’s Parent Center.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 6:30 p.m.: “21 Miles Film” Screening 

On Wednesday, Malibu High School will be hosting the “21 Miles Film” by Michel Shane. Following the film screening, there will be a powerful panel discussion moderated by Chair Horvath to inform and educate students and parents about the dangers on PCH and offer tips to make driving on PCH safer for teenagers. The panelists include Captain Jenn Seetoo, Captain Dennis Ford, Robert D. Cohen, Bridget Thompson, and Michel Shane. This is taking place in the Malibu auditorium with an expected attendance of over 200 people.

This event requires a separate RSVP. RSVP here.

THURSDAY, MAY 2: School Assemblies 

On Thursday, two assemblies will be coordinated by Malibu High School and CHP. One targeting 6-8th graders (30 minutes) and one for 9th –12th graders (45 minutes). The assembly will include Impact Teen Drivers’ high school program called What Do You Consider Lethal (WDYCL) which engages, educates, and empowers students with evidence-based strategies that help them prevent car crashes, particularly those caused by reckless and distracted driving.

FRIDAY, MAY 3: Newsletter 

On Friday, Malibu High School will be doing student classroom breakout sessions focused on the effects and causes of distracted driving. There will be a brief classroom presentation followed by a small group activity.

For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/859158926477?aff=oddtdtcreator. No RSVP required for the general week, only select events. 

Thank you to our partners for their collaboration: California Highway Patrol (CHP), the City of Malibu, Malibu High School, PTSA Malibu, and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-Lost Hills Station. 

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