Boost for U2 guitarist’s Malibu mansion project

A CALIFORNIAN agency has agreed not to oppose U2 guitarist The Edge’s plan to build five mansions on a ridgeline overlooking Malibu in exchange for more than $1 million (€670,000) in funding and other services.

The Los Angeles Times said the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy board voted 3-2 for the agreement.

In return, the musician and his partners will pay $750,000 (€504,900) to help pay for trail work and up to $250,000 (€168,350) for consulting services.