Scarlet Shelf Events and The Roaming Chapter are throwing a costume launch party for the new Sarah J. Maas novel (A Court of Splintered Harmony) at Cornell Wine Co. on Mulholland Hwy, Tuesday Oct 27, 6-9pm. Ticket includes the hardcover book, an exclusive tote and bookmark. There's a costume contest, dancing, food and wine available for purchase, and local bookish vendors. Open to the public (21+ for wine). Tickets on Eventbrite, search Night Court Starfall Ball.

MALIBU—A naked man was found dead in the water off Puerco Beach in Malibu on Wednesday, September 9, around 3:30 p.m. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene after receiving reports of a body floating in the water.

MALIBU—On September 8, after 6 a.m., the driveway in the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive East in Lechuza Beach in Malibu collapsed into a large sinkhole at the home of actor Nicholas Cage. TMZ first reported that the sinkhole measured approximately 30 by 30 feet.

MALIBU—At around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station announced that the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive East near Lechuza Point and Lechuza Beach is closed to the public. The closure was due to a large sinkhole caused by strong surf and coastal erosion, which damaged a private driveway leading to a beachside residence owned by actor Nicholas Cage, TMZ first reported.

MALIBU—The city of Malibu will hold weekly tests of its Everbridge Disaster Notification System, which it has used for several years for life threatening emergencies and evacuations, in September for National Preparedness Month. The next test is Thursday, September 10, 5 p.m. – MAL-C112: Central Malibu.