Cece Woods
Editor in Chief Cece Woods considers herself the “accidental activist”. Having spent most her childhood on sands of Zuma Beach, Cece left Southern California in her early 20’s, but it was only a matter of time before she returned to the idyllic place that held so many wonderful memories from her youth. In 2006, she made the journey back to Malibu permanently, the passion to preserve it was ignited. In 2012, Cece became involved in local environmental and political activism at the urging of former husband Steve Woods, a resident for more than 4o years. Together, they were involved in many high-profile environmental battles including the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project, Measure R, Measure W, and more. Cece founded influential print and online media publications, 90265 Magazine in 2013 highlighting the authentic Malibu lifestyle, and The Local Malibu, an online news media site with a strategic focus on environmental and political activism. In the summer of 2018, Cece broke multiple global stories including the law enforcement cover-up in the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings, and is considered by major news media as a trusted authority on Malibu.
Samantha Bennington
Samantha Bennington is a mother, artist, empath, music industry executive, and life coach with a passion for helping others manifest their dreams. She grew up immersed in the music world and worked alongside her late ex-husband, Chester Bennington, during his rise as lead singer of Linkin Park. Drawing on her personal and professional experiences, she provides a supportive space for artists and individuals to discover their purpose, embrace their creativity, and pursue a fulfilling life. She is also the author of Falling Love Notes: Memories of a Rock Star Wife, a memoir that shares her journey through love, loss, healing, and self-discovery.