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By Sarah Carrillo and Diana HtooStaff Writers Living in Southern California, there is a constant fear of earthquakes. They can happen any time of year, any time of day and there is no warning beforehand. As the Southern California Earthquake Center Web site says: "Every day is 'earthquake season.'" There are thousands of earthquakes every year in California and contrary to … [Read more...] about Malibu Prepares for Possible Earthquake

By James Riswick and Melissa OverbeckStaff Writers With record amounts of rainfall and colossal mudslides in and around Malibu, wildfires are just about the last thing on most people's minds. The ground is moist, plants are succulent and temperatures are mild, making the odds of a wildfire comparable to the odds of the Lakers winning the NBA championship. However, believe it … [Read more...] about Wildfires Always a Possibility in Malibu

By Lindsey Besecker and Jemma EriksenStaff Writers The rains have finally ceased in Malibu, but the damage is still evident to anyone who drives on Pacific Coast Highway. There are cement barriers north of Pepperdine University, holding mounds of dirt back from crumbling down on the highway, and near Topanga Canyon Road there are numerous orange cones directing traffic away … [Read more...] about Household Preparedness a Key to Surviving Disasters

By Jennifer Chan and Maya MinwaryStaff Writers This past January Malibu called its first oil spill in three years. A mysterious oil slick occurred offshore from as far north to Ventura County, endangering marine wildlife and birds. Experts say the oil spill was caused by oil seepage as a result from the heavy rainstorms in the area, but the true cause still remains unknown. … [Read more...] about Oil Spills in Malibu?

By Sarah Pye and Tony Carnellistaff writers Since Malibu's popular Surfrider Beach received straight F's for cleanliness on its "beach report card" last year, local lawmakers have pushed to clean up Malibu Lagoon. With Pepperdine's recent announcement that it might be willing to donate 2 acres to the city for a proposed water treatment plant, realization of the cleanup goal … [Read more...] about Pepperdine offers land donation for wastewater treatment plant