Be Kind Studios opens its third location in Malibu on Sept. 14. Its two additional locations are in Calabasas and West Hollywood. Photo by Cristal Soto Pilates is helping Malibu residents strengthen more than just their core. The low-impact, strength-based practice is helping pilate students build connections, confidence and balance. Junior Isabella Cavera said pilates … [Read more...] about Wellness and Community Take Root Through Pilates
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Calabasas Coffee House Brews Community
Owner of Calabasas Coffee House, Ian Metrose, greets a customer as they enter the coffee shop Sept. 24. Metrose said his goal in opening the shop has always been to build a community. Photos by Amanda Monahan After moving to town a few years ago, Calabasas local Ian Metrose said he felt something was missing — community. This desire to build community led to the opening of … [Read more...] about Calabasas Coffee House Brews Community
Opinion: The ‘You Don’t Owe Anyone Anything’ Mentality is Stupid
Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. There has been a noticeable societal shift toward the idea that “you don’t owe anyone anything” (YDOAA). At its core, this message is about boundaries. It is meant to be a reminder to prioritize yourself, to stop people … [Read more...] about Opinion: The ‘You Don’t Owe Anyone Anything’ Mentality is Stupid
Pepperdine Serves Local Communities at 37th Step Forward Day
Students wearing matching Step Forward Day T-shirts sit with their service project groups in the Ampitheatre on Sept. 6. Volunteers from across the Pepperdine community signed up for over two dozen service projects for this year's day of service. Photos by Melissa Houston Over 550 members of the Pepperdine community came together to serve those in need across Malibu, Ventura … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Serves Local Communities at 37th Step Forward Day
Local Officials Reflect on Wildfire Season and the Future
A firefighter at the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD) Station 88 in Malibu climbs into a fire engine Aug. 13. LACoFD Fire Captain Alex Abdalla said the first engine on scene during the Franklin and Palisades fires was from Station 88. Photo by Melissa HoustonThe length of California's burn season has increased over the past two decades, according to a report by the UC Irvine … [Read more...] about Local Officials Reflect on Wildfire Season and the Future