A longtime fixture of Cross Creek Plaza disappeared Friday Jan. 16 when Pet Headquarters closed its doors to the public.Former Pet Headquarters manager Paul Dalton bought everything left in the store and opened his own pet store Pacific Coast Pets in the Malibu Colony the day after Pet Headquarters closed. Dalton said Cross Creek's rising rents were primarily responsible for … [Read more...] about Local pet store closes
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Stepping into the new era
I saw "Notorious" the night before the Inauguration. Though there were more appropriate films to see in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Eve I watched a Biggie Smalls biopic. I could have seen "Frost/Nixon" and compared the secretive authoritative ways of past politics against the new dawn of American presidency. But since I watched this film somewhat against my own will I will … [Read more...] about Stepping into the new era
Judging modern Mary
I was driving at home in Alabama over Christmas break with the radio tuned to a country station of course and on came Faith Hill's "A Baby Changes Everything." Though I am generally ambivalent about country songs with such cliché titles especially in the case of made-for-Christmas tracks I decided to give it a chance. I quickly realized how much the song really had to … [Read more...] about Judging modern Mary
Alumna extends bonds with Malibu community
As Director of Crest Associates and President-elect of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Heidi Bernard works to embody Pepperdine's motto by living a life of purpose service and leadership. Starting as a student worker in the Crest Associates office her senior year at Pepperdine Bernard has worked her way up the ladder by striving to connect Malibu and Pepperdine interests. … [Read more...] about Alumna extends bonds with Malibu community
Welcoming all that 'gypsy jazz'
While it may seem that Generation Y's interest is geared toward a simplified pop sound there are still musicians that thrive off of a musical challenge such as world-renowned musician and guitarist John Jorgenson. Jorgenson performed at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre Saturday to approximately 250 people.Those who attended Jorgenson's concert at Pepperdine were given a rich … [Read more...] about Welcoming all that 'gypsy jazz'