SARA ROSNER Staff Writer While most people view mosquitoes as a mild irritation, these insects may now be transmitting something more dangerous than an itchy sting. Evidence of the West Nile virus, which can be conveyed to humans through mosquito bites, was recently discovered in Malibu. According to city Mayor Andy Stern, a dead bird infected with the virus was found on … [Read more...] about City finds bird with West Nile
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Alcohol study underway
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor AlcoholEdu is no longer reserved for the hapless delinquent caught violating Pepperdine’s alcohol policies. This week and last week, freshmen living on upper and lower Dorm Road who voluntarily take the online alcohol education course will receive a free movie ticket and increase their hall’s chance of winning a big-screen television. The … [Read more...] about Alcohol study underway
Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
AUDREY REEDNews Editor At 11:30 p.m. two nights ago, I got hung up on by my own cell phone. It went dead and could not be revived. I had to come to grips that I may not be available 24/7, or that I may not be able to talk to people on a whim. The latter has gotten me in trouble twice recently. If you didn’t know, people think talking on a cell phone while driving is … [Read more...] about Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
World-class art just a few steps away
SARAH IRVINStaff Writer Wondering what The Los Angeles Museum of Art and The J. Paul Getty Museum have in common? For Malibu residents both museums are too far away. With gas prices peaking over $3.00, why spend your entire Saturday afternoon stuck in traffic, burning precious gas when you have world-class art so close to home? The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art on the … [Read more...] about World-class art just a few steps away
Residents fear mountain lions
DANIELLE DUPUYStaff Writer The recent killing of a local female mountain lion by her mate has created concern for residents about the safety of living close to the predatory life of the Santa Monica Mountains. According to Malibu Times the mountain lions living up north and in the Santa Monica Mountains have not yet harmed anyone, but residents fear that they can attack … [Read more...] about Residents fear mountain lions