Shortly after students headed home for winter break Southern California was drenched by record rainfall. In one week of December the region received more rainfall than in the prior 11 months combined. A section of the Pacific Coast Highway north of Yerba Buena Road was closed Dec. 18 due to mud and rockslides and remained closed until early this month while workers … [Read more...] about Coastal California flooded over break
Ambassador Kmiec fights gender disparity in Malta
Rounding out the decade with a stand for human rights Pepperdine Law Professor Douglas Kmiec hosted an evening to combat domestic violence and gender discrimination. Kmiec who is currently on leave from Pepperdine as the United States Ambassador to Malta held the event at his residence in Attard on Dec. 8 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against … [Read more...] about Ambassador Kmiec fights gender disparity in Malta
Karamazov Brothers soar through Smothers
The Flying Karamazov Brothers' "Airplay" is an hour and a half of cleverly whimsical fun. They create a quartet of quirky comedians who mix farcical vaudeville with juggling prowess. Sunday Jan. 16 the Brothers performed two shows in Smothers Theater. The Brothers transport the audience back to a world of child-like pleasures reminding them of the pure satisfaction … [Read more...] about Karamazov Brothers soar through Smothers
Diver's body washes ashore at Corral Beach
Saturday afternoon at Corral Beach was abruptly interrupted after a scuba diver's body washed ashore around noon on Jan. 15. A Los Angeles County fire squad responded immediately pronouncing the man dead at 12:39 p.m. Identified as 58-year-old Thomas Swanson of Simi Valley the body shows no signs of trauma according to Lt. Fred Corral of the LA County Coroner's Office. He said … [Read more...] about Diver's body washes ashore at Corral Beach
Women's basketball falls to Gonzaga
The Pepperdine women's basketball team fell to 1-2 in conference play tonight after an 80-61 loss to Gonzaga at home. After a league win against San Diego and a close loss on the road to Saint Mary's over winter break the Waves were looking to get back to a winning record in the conference in tonight's game against the visiting WCC Champion Gonzaga Bulldogs. Although the Waves … [Read more...] about Women's basketball falls to Gonzaga