DAVID KOB Staff Writer More than 26,000 people participated in the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles, on Sunday, Oct. 16, Southern California’s largest fund-raising event benefiting AIDS service organizations in Los Angeles County. Celebrities, companies and non-profit organizations joined together to raise $3.2 million for AIDS awareness, an increase of more than $300,000 from … [Read more...] about Pep participates in AIDS Walk
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Gov. sinks in poll ratings
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer Though Gov. Arnold Schwarzen egger hopes to be back for a second term in office, recent polls suggest that Californians may be saying “hasta la vista” to their celebrity governor. Schwarzenegger’s approval rating stands at 31 percent, according to a San Jose State University poll taken in September, a new low for the body-building actor turned … [Read more...] about Gov. sinks in poll ratings
State disputes trademark name
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer A revitalized Malibu Pier will be open to the public in the summer, but trademark disputes have cast doubts on what the pier may be called. Though the pier has been called by the same name for decades, the owner of an Internet-based company has taken steps to trademark the name as his intellectual property. The state is fighting businessman Stephen … [Read more...] about State disputes trademark name
Jones of all Trades
Associate Dean of Students Tabatha Jones models balance, service and excellence. SABRINA JENDLYStaff Writer Many students at Pepperdine may not recognize Tabatha Jones if they were to walk by her on campus. Yet, all students are affected by her decisions. She is the associated dean of students, meaning that she oversees the six areas of Students Affairs: Student Activities, … [Read more...] about Jones of all Trades
News disaster preparedness fair
DANIELLE DUPUYStaff Writer The Malibu and Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station hosts an annual open house this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. New this year is a Disaster Preparedness Fair. The event will feature displays and demonstrations, such as the Sheriff’s Department Helicopter, Bomb Squad, Search and Rescue Team, L.A. County Fire, and fun activities for the kids. At 11:00 … [Read more...] about News disaster preparedness fair