The Current Reality in Malibu as us Residents Return/Surveying the Damage + The Future of our Beach

[@christopherbrawley6945]

From Indiana our hearts 💕 goes out for all many prayers 🙏🏻 life is precious 🙏🏻 ❤️ 😢

[@ellenk3912]

I am in Australia and have been following your channel since the Devastation . I have never been to Malibu but have seen it so many times on tv and the beautiful homes . It is so surreal to see what has happened. It makes me very sad . Thankyou for the videos . Yes I hope they keep it closed also except for residents . 😢

[@debcotton1746]

It will take a long while, but it will be back and better!

[@NISZ10]

stay strong!

[@EP-hm5ue]

Brent’s Deli here in the San Fernando Valley, Northridge, is amazing!

[@tiffanyschrader1606]

So sorry for what you are going through. I understand up Here in Ventura we went through the Thomas Fire. I know many who lost their homes then and my home was fine .

[@lunalynn70]

What horrible devastation but to Greta on the beach made me smile. I'd definitely be removing anything of value from your place. The flood victims in NC have had to deal with looters coming in to take what little they have left. So sad what humans are capable of. Thank you both for being so open with your feelings and sharing this experience. Praying peace and comfort over all those affected by the fires and floods.

[@ashleymitts]

Is it okay to let your dogs off leash onthe beach?

[@anniehayes5336]

Our Lahaina is gone, almost 2 yrs

[@shellybolt6167]

I really needed some Greta beach content lately! Thank you! ❤ Glad you guys are safe

[@allisonbennett5602]

I’m from South Carolina my heart ❤️ goes out to all of ya’ll, my best advice is take it one day at a time and always pray either way sometimes you don’t feel like it. That’s the best time to pray. Lamentation 3:28:30 “ when life is heavy and hard to take go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions: wait for Hope to appear” everything is going to be ok, we are right behind ya’ll stay safe take care even though ya,ll don’t want to accept the reality you kinda have too because you don’t want to be in denial in real life, so I advise you to train your mindset to accept y’all situation

[@D-K18]

Sweet Greta feeling the healing of the ocean! Thank you for sharing your perspective, what happened is unimaginable for so many families so thank you for documenting everything! Sending much love!

[@nancygehrts828]

Hang in there. So sorry for these poor soul❤❤❤

[@alyssanichole3367]

I agree with you both 💯! Sending you all love and ALOHA. Greta Pickles running on the beach brought so much joy. 🥰

[@Brauiz90]

It's still unbelievable all this happened. You're lucky to have your stuff while many homes around you are just gone. The worst of all is, you know the people who lost everything and you feel with them. In 2002 I almost lost my home to a massive flooding. We were lucky our house was spared by inches. We lived in an old house built by clay and stones... Water would've destroyed it.

[@nanettebear295]

Love this and how you are loving and giving of your communities. Prayers for all and the workers who are helping giving so much.

[@susanhelms107]

I'm so sorry that your neighbors lost their homes and yours is still standing it must be really bad and roughed to go through this I've never been through this but I'm really scared cuz I live here in California in Auburn anyways I will pray for you guys to be safe and get all the things that you need I'll pray for you guys every night every day😢❤❤❤❤

[@lisaanderson2163]

Really appreciate the updates you've been sharing. Stay safe out there!

[@eddieg6436]

Glad Nobu has reopened…..just in case I want a $270.00 sushi lunch!! 🤷🏼‍♂️😂🙄

[@WendyMurray-l1d]

Sending love and prayers to Southern California

[@DonRichard-b1v]

If you guys ever AirBnB'd your place, it would make a killing. Sitting by that ocean would be amazing!

[@carolpisarski9307]

I had tears watching you in Malibu. I have dear friends in the Palisades whose home was spared as well. The devastation is just incomprehensible. As others have said Greta is like an angel sent to you to bring you joy and hope. She’s truly amazing. I hope I see you in the Park to give you a hug. Enjoy your vlogs so much (would love to go to Costco with you! I laugh the whole time!) Sending hugs & love to you both! Churro Carol ❤

[@MaryHampton-b8n]

I must say that view is priceless 😢I'm so sorry for the lose in this community. Even though you have a home it is no longer livable at this time due to lack of utilities and structural soundness. I feel so heartbroken .my brother lives in anaheim and works at Disney and it is just so sad to see so many with no homes and no future for replacing what was lost. Tge lose of lives is just too much 😢 thank you for documenting things so we can see a real perspective and not that of the news with agendas . God bless you and your community 🙏 ❤

[@Jus2Smooth4You]

Stay safe guys and also a good tip too for the water is get a filter when showering the bacteria or chemicals can still get on your skin 👌

[@laureenl3016]

Greta on the beach was just pure joy!!💙🧡💙🧡

[@amandamoore6275]

Thank you for all the updates. The devastation still hits me like its the first time I'm seeing it. Prayers to you both and to everyone who is struggling right now. Prayers to all the volunteers and first responders. I wish I lived closer to volunteer.

[@pammoyet250]

Beautiful sunset...love Greta...stay positive...

[@tamheartsthis2254]

So great to your dog enjoying the beach, and the gorgeous sunset! Hoping that rebuilding will begin at some point and the community will come to life again. Has the building owner assured you that she will make the necessary repairs so you can continue to rent there? ❤

[@cinthiabrannon9463]

My heart rejoices with you that your home is ok and my heart cry’s with you for all the loss. I’m in Redding, Ca where we had the car fire. and close to the Paradise fire. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

[@Edsthemeparks]

Thanks for all the updates I'm thinking of you guys everyday stay safe and stay strong let's hope things get back to normal at somepoint it's heartbreaking to see ❤❤❤

[@franklincheney3653]

Thanks for stopping to display the gorgeous sunset! Let's hope progress is fast and productive, without needless outside interference. You're a great team!

[@elvis55555]

21:15 Greta knows how to be in the all present living her Best Life ! Good call catching that happiness running around! Thank you for the videos!

[@lisahorner3116]

Dog beach I grew up in Malibu my brother has a house on dog Beach. Five doors down from Dukes. He survived the fire. I pray for everybody that lost their home. I know exactly what they’re going through. I lost my house in 2007 to a wildfire. In San Diego county. I grew up in Malibu and rode my horse up and down the PCH from dog beach to the pier, La Costa beach club I hung out there many times I lived up up the hill on Paseo sierra . I have friends that lost their homes in this recent fire. I pray for everybody that lost their homes. I knew the guy that passed away across in the red house. I thank you so much for your videos. It does help when you’re driving down PCH people do not realize the destruction that is going on. It is going to take a long time to get this place cleaned up. It’s not gonna be like you’re done in a month. Stay safe pray for the people that lost their homes on big rock Topanga everywhere the Pacific Palisades all these wildfires. Prayers please to everyone.🙏🙏🙏🙏Malibu Strong ❤️❤️❤️💪 Dog beach

[@traci4750]

I am so sorry for everything that has happened. But I must ask why are you clearing out of your condo? Even though your belongings have survived is your building going to be demolished? I was just in the Alta Dena, Pasadena area this weekend. My heart and hopes for healing to all of you.

[@2011Singleangel]

It was so good to see you guys were able to go home and gather up some of your belongings. It was also great to see Greta being so happy at her Beach.

[@nettiesmith2471]

Please Spencer quit over talking and cutting Katie off. Love seeing you guys with a new dog. ❤

[@Vicki-y4g]

Sending prayers from 🇨🇦. Hope everyday gets a little bit better!

[@emilysclone]

Just glad your all safe.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I worked the 2007 fires in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) and remember seeing burning palm fronds flying across the night sky. These were responsible for many of the structure fires there. Hang tight!

[@Dsnyqueen55]

Hi guys thx for always showing us whats going on there its so sad to see your place so empty and the situation when your there. there are so many happy memories for me with you guys being there katies make up video, cooking videos ,spencer work out videos ,cutting his hair shaving, when you guys bought Christmas decorations and put the tree up ,ate the pink pineapple ,live videos and opening your packages the pandemic videos ,binky your surfing and playing games on the beach ,trips to blue bottle dia mores pizza and st patricks day with patrick ma gora the beanie with the beard and all the laughs so much. decorating the balcony with the tikis so i am hoping along with you that it gets back to normal been with you guys so many places so yes think of joy and happiness and smelling the ocean is so healing and washes away bad energy and brings in the new cleansing healing energy for sure that is my happy healing place where i recharge nothing weird about that guys i feel it to and can relate big time thx for the video guys love you 😍 ❤

[@kelliwright1404]

Sending my thoughts and prayers to all who were affected 🙏❤️

[@fsudrummer3640]

I hope you're right about the rebuild response being swift. There have been only 3 homes rebuilt in Maui in the last 18 months

[@kj3735]

Thank the Lord this is your 2nd residence and you have your OC home 🥺 I could not imagine what your neighbors are going through without their homes if that was their prime residence. I am so happy you were able to clear out your items this time around. I absolutely think you should rebuild and stay. It’s your home and happy place. Praying for you all during this devastating time 🙏🏼🥺

[@franklincheney3653]

Here in Oregon, with a long coast, most people don't even know what a tide table is, and how to use it for planning activities. Hope your local control is compassionate towards those suffering loss!

[@jandmsadventures3030]

You guys are awesome amazing people. Sending hugs and prayers your way. I agree Greta is your angel, she is a joyful pup who gives you love and support. Love you guys, hope to see you in the park in the future. ❤😊

[@2011Singleangel]

To add to my last comment Katie you're looking much better, like there's a little bit more joy behind your eyes. I think going back to Disney, part of your normal routine and seeing Greta on the beach really boosted your spirits. Continue to boost your spirits. Peace, Love and Disney.

[@tiffanydewall8359]

Sending love and hugs to you guys and everyone affected by this devastation, from your Norcal neighbors ❤

[@letiacarlson7242]

O definitely go to the town hall because you will get more answers about what's going to come out of your property

[@cakepinky]

Praying for all of you out there Love from Detroit Xx

[@wendykolpack69]

God Bless Everyone..and a special Thank you to all the responders. my heart goes out to everyone affected by this. thank you Katie and Spenser for keeping us updated on it stay safe. 💜❤🙏 and wathcing this...there truly is a reason Greta is with you no doubt seeing this now

[@wendykolpack69]

this made me feel so emotional all over again...just sitting her crying again

[@KK-pm7ud]

Yes. Brent's is in Westlake Village.

[@deadlyjello4296]

Greta the Great! She’s precious. Zoomies with that little spin… she’s def adding the doggy magic! ✨

[@kingtut3467]

Thank You 😪🙏💝

[@douglasbailey1947]

Glad you two are doing good 👍 Be safe love Both ❤❤❤🐶🐶

[@johnwilliams7102]

Thank you for posting this account of your experience. It is important to understand what is happening and your reports are more meaningful than any TV news. I appreciate this is very difficult for you. Follow Greta’s lead and you will get through this.

[@sonyahogan5673]

Im so glad y'all have Greta while you are going through this! She is such a joy to watch! W.W.G.D. "What would Greta do?" Zoomies!❤❤❤❤

[@maryjohnson9506]

Hi Katie and Spencer. Thank you for sharing with us on your Malibu apartment. We have driven on that road many times when we have come up from San Diego to visit friends. We wanted to tell you that you Home blogs keep us going. I worked through that mess and when I would get home from work. My husband and I used to watch you and it really helped me through that tuff time. Your walks on the beach with Binki and that great ocean was good way for me to relax after a crazy day at work. Thank you for that. We are very glad that your place was spared. It really hard for you to go back but it’s nice that you got to see some of your neighbors. We wish you all the best life has to offer and we hope some healing can come soon. We send you and everyone that’s lives there all the love we can send

[@chogan201]

Are you going to go back to your home when they allow it ? Such a nice place and a gorgeous patio and view!!

[@robyndavis3043]

Get rid of the spray paint cans (they’re highly flammable)

[@letiacarlson7242]

❤ yes definitely the fires r not done

[@missymoppel]

Thanks for posting. With the amount of clearance and reconstruction work that has to be done, it makes sense to keep that stretch of the PCH closed for a long time. The organisation provided by fire/police/Red Cross etc. is wonderful, thanks go to them. I hope there won't be too many landslides, but the top layer of soil/ash will be so unstable, plus there will be huge runoff as the earth under that is too dry to take any moisture. Good luck to all residents and businesses. Well done Best Life shirts!

[@Subie447]

Very well communicated update, even focusing on the small things that make you guys both smile! I enjoyed the little comedy part with the phone and rolling with those skateboard trucks...is just some of the examples of finding happiness in the small things when things go wrong! Super rad non the less love your vlogs and videos, here for the journey always sending good vibes!

[@louisekvernoey3888]

Definitely wear your masks as my friends Dad was a fire assessor for years, and the exposure to the toxins caused his dementia ❤ it’s years later the exposure comes out! Take care both xxx

[@DZam-ct8eg]

Please stay safe out there 👍

[@cab5917]

Also, I enjoy your Vegas videos too. My sister was a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Management in the NICU Valley Hospital, Las Vegas. We’d go to the where the locals hang out at the casinos in their neighborhoods. We did the Hoover Dam tour on a very hot day and enjoyed our time together. She had been in the first Gulf War under Papa Bush stationed in a tent hospital 10 miles from the front. First in and last to leave, a year of hell! She died from lung CA metastasis to brain and many other areas in her body, fought it through the VA txt at Fresno, VA. Her memories go with me when you are in Vegas. Growing up we’d go the Solvang for Andersen Split Pea soup at their now closed restaurant, we were just kids. So many places you go have been my childhood experiences. So, TY for your vids and travels. Praying for everyone in the fire areas and my heart aches. 💔

[@KK-pm7ud]

Karen Bass really did a number on the city. It's devastating.

[@elliott4570]

One person is not to blame!

[@DonRichard-b1v]

Greta is so happy! Love her little scampers!!

[@cheryloster3492]

It’s so sad. I’m so happy that you have Greta. And you rescued the dog from the bathroom! You’re always so thoughtful of what you can do to support people and animals. Spencer on the phone😂🩷🪲

[@simplysusan.5625]

Thank you and bless you

[@laurieleonard8209]

❤Thank You

[@JamieMiles_southmainmuse]

I’m so very sorry. I’ve learned that a high school and husband friend lost everything in Malibu. They have their dogs and a bag of clothes. She thought it was just an evacuation like they’ve done so many times. I sit here and imagine all that is around me gone. And the neighborhood gone. It is unimaginable. God bless.

[@rhondalockrey9592]

What your seeing is like a terrible movie & your mind can only take in so much at one time. Thank you so much for sharing the updates. Our hearts & prayers are with everyone affected. Its so unsettling not knowing the future but all you can do is take it one day at a time! The community seems to have a Strong will to come together.

[@aliciapozzo9947]

the ocean and the sunset are amazing.

[@cruisingangel7042]

Way to go California!!! The state sent our local OES director (from No Cali) down to help. Glad everyone is getitng the much needed resources.

[@cab5917]

Thanks for the update, video and conversation about is happening. Having grown up in Santa Barbara, LA ( Sunland/Tujunga) Verdugo Hills HS along Foothills Blvd., drive onto Glendale, through to Disneyland, it is overwhelming to see my past home communities facing these fires. Even the Grapevine fire is ghastly. I went to Girls Scout Summer Camp at Frazier Park. I’m 76 now and my memories are clearly there with you. Learning to surf along the CA coast in the early 1960-1964, it was an amazing time to grow up. We had fires back then too, but not so much urban sprawl that destroyed like we see now. Palisades Park was a song. Who could have known? Hang in there, literally! 🤙

[@hellofriend760]

Continued prayers from are family down the road in Oceanside to you both..

[@debraschonert1141]

I have no words 🥲 I live in Costa Mesa in the home I grew up in. AND I’M DEVASTATED! I can’t even imagine.God Bless you guys and many Prayers for all that has lost their Homes🩷🙏 Thank You for giving us your strong side and a little bit of needed joy at Disney Land. Greta is so adorable! I am retired and all I have is my Fur babies!

[@britneysnewpage5466]

Spencer, I’m just happy that your condo is still up and damage

[@fsudrummer3640]

I agree with keeping pch closed with all the trucks and tractors that need to come in there to clean up the debris they would just be causing a traffic nightmare anyway.

[@Crochetaddict72]

I have enjoyed watching your videos. For the fact of being able to see from a residence point of view with audio explaining what's going on. I'm here in Illinois we have the fear of tornadoes. Did they give you a timeline of when you would be moving back in if possible

[@eddieg6436]

Go to Lily’s at Pointe Dume Plaza!! Lily’s has the BEST tacos, and burritos!! ALL Malibu locals know about Lily’s!! Also, she survived cancer!! Such a great lady, great little restaurant!!

[@lisaresnick283]

What made you decide to get another dog?

[@skepticalgenious]

I am only guessing. Is the police check in for multiple reasons? Like seeing who is good, and keeping opportunists from looting? Why is it there? Thanks for the video y'all. Best of wishes. Love and light.

[@SerpicoDreamsphltv]

So poignant to say 'I want to choose a good attitude, but I really can't because of everything going on.' With such a tragedy, how does one 'choose' happiness, cheerfulness, etc. The 'choose' theory that permeated for so long can minimize reality and hard times, per se. Of course, everyone would rather be happy in general. Thanks for bringing this up because it became a 'guilt trip' to not be able to 'choose' happiness all the time. Hoping all works out even better in the long run and hope everyone can rebuild with as much aid and insurance as possible. 🙏

[@justinakiefer8505]

Love the video and want some tips on starting a vlog channel for me and Michael are thinking of moving to Florida just us together someday and want to meet you some day at Disney land and Bashgarders in January and we are in Florida now

[@BIGTIMBERFILMS]

Its still so surreal to see. Gretta's beach zoomies FTW. Distant Local is awesome. The LA surf map shirt just arrived in my mailbox.

[@BestlifeandBeyondofficial]

Yes my dude!

[@brandonrussell4825]

Prayers for you two, thank the dear lord our president has stepped in and cleared the way to make things move quickly.

[@blaqueknite22]

🙏😇

[@Lea-rf5tw]

Watching you from Scotland, followed you on your last two trips, yes it makes me cry too to see the devastation, it's an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. Hopefully Mr Trump helps everyone and does what he's says. Take care. xxx

[@karenwarech2599]

I hope they can rebuild soon

[@gilbertlopez9809]

It’s very important to wear safety equipment if you see fire damage 🤔🤔🤔🤔 like what are they hiding

[@kwu2242]

What kind of a filtering mask are u using? It looks like something u use for your painting. My sister is in the evacuation zone in Altadena and I’d like to give her some recommendations for masks as she returns to her home. Thanks. God bless u

[@robertdarby7197]

Spencer don't forget your blue art piece in the living room, I assume you can't get in the car because of it's size. I assume you are moving out for now. Certainly take out what you can't replace first.

[@eddieg6436]

So sad Moonshadows is gone!!! Ugh!!

[@lvuittonlvr8698]

I totally get why you love Malibu! The ocean is gorgeous🥰🥰 I would love to live there. I feel so bad for you guys and everyone else who has been affected by the fires. What a disaster. Gavin Newsom & Karen Bass are to blame for this whole mess. Now that Trump is in office, I'm hoping that he can make some changes with the water situation in So. California and get things back on track. But it's probably going to be years to rebuild. So it's not going to be pretty for a long time😞😞

[@n.f.6126]

Any idea the integrity of your building? Do you think it will be restorable?

[@letiacarlson7242]

Just please think of your health I noticed that you were wearing the mask around your neck Spencer and you really need to think about the air quality

[@SunshinePaige]

The gas station is fine? Come on people -_- this fire is so illegal and sketch.

[@SunshinePaige]

The way the fire only burned some houses and not others. Or the plants are fine but just the house itself. That’s so sketchy. Something is definitely off and illegal. They said they started the fire on live TV tho. So.

[@Cadillacread]

Love you guys , stay safe keep up the faith. God has a plan no matter what we think😇😇❤️❤️🙏🙏❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@logocustomgraphics934]

🔴🔴🔴 I'm happy for both of you, BUT I think you guys are crazy to want to stay in California! I was born and raised in New York and will stay here for the rest of my life! I HATE the west coast. I have been all over the USA but now that I'm older, the Northeast is where I stay! We have beautiful sunsets here too! If I want a beachy vibe, I'll go VISIT down in Florida. It's beautiful but not worth living there. If you guys were smart, you're better off leaving California, while you're 2 steps ahead! Before a major earthquake hits next! Anyway, I'm glad you're ok but you should look elsewhere to live. God bless, take care!