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
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Pepperdine Hires Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman for Organization Criticized for Role in Violence and Gaza Aid
The Rev. Johnnie Moore, Jr.’s profile photo on X. Pepperdine hired evangelical leader the Rev. Johnnie Moore, Jr., executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to a University spokesperson. Moore is now the vice chancellor of Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C. campus, an anonymous University administrator told the Graphic. Moore’s employment follows … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hires Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman for Organization Criticized for Role in Violence and Gaza Aid
Mountain at Mullin Park Enters Final Year of Construction
An American flag hangs on the soon-to-be RISE Institute on Aug. 12. One of the group fitness studios inside will resemble an indoor multi-functional training room, similar to "The Cage." Photos by Melissa Houston After 21 years of planning, the Mountain at Mullin Park's launch approaches closer than ever. Different departments within the Pepperdine administration said they … [Read more...] about Mountain at Mullin Park Enters Final Year of Construction
Slow Business for Restaurants Despite PCH Reopening: Owners Remain Optimistic
Taverna Tony sees a slow day of business on the afternoon of Aug. 12. The general manager of the restaurant said the numbers are down from previous years, but this summer has been doable. Photos by Melissa Houston Business is slow for some local restaurants and cafés despite the reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), but servers, managers and owners said quality … [Read more...] about Slow Business for Restaurants Despite PCH Reopening: Owners Remain Optimistic
Class of 2029 Eagerly Anticipates Their College Journey
Clockwise from top left: Savanna Yant, Bassam Dadabhoy, Fiona van Otterloo and Junxi Xu smile for the camera. They shared their feelings going into their college journeys. Photos courtesy of Savanna Yant, Bassam Dadabhoy, Fiona van Otterloo and Junxi XuThis year's incoming class of first-years consists of 1,192 students chosen out of a total number of 14,249 applications, … [Read more...] about Class of 2029 Eagerly Anticipates Their College Journey
