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Malibu farmers market ordered to immediately move
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- The popular Legacy Park farmers market in Malibu, frequented by celebrities like Simon Cowell and Cindy Crawford, has been ordered to relocate immediately due to public safety concerns and operational issues.
- City officials stated the location was never designed or approved for a permanent farmers market, citing problems such as safety hazards, parking shortages, blocked business access, and permit violations.
- The market occupies about 40% of Civic Center’s public parking, causing difficulties for local customers and visitors, especially on weekends when crowds and traffic increase.
- While LA County reviews the market’s permanent license, the city has offered a temporary location outside City Hall to address the concerns.
- Despite strong lobbying from high-profile residents and vendors to keep the market at Legacy Park, city officials emphasized their responsibility to protect public safety and enforce regulations fairly.
