Labor Day typically signals the unofficial end of summer, but for businesses affected by the January wildfires, the holiday comes with mixed emotions.

Many in Malibu are hoping the long weekend will bring a much-needed boost after several tough months. The aftermath of the fires continues to impact the community, and recovery has been slow.

Still healing from the Palisades fire, Malibu is filled with businesses and residents trying to rebuild. At Malibu Village Bookstore—Malibu's only independent bookstore—staff are optimistic that Labor Day weekend will help turn things around.

"It has certainly slowed down since the fires and everything. PCH reopening has brought a lot of business in, but it is still not enough for us to really stay open so we're hoping for Labor Day to really bring i

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