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By Luke Simpson Staff Writer Measure M is creating the most fearsome fight between neighbors Malibu has ever seen.  Not all members of the Malibu community see this measure as a viable means to develop the city. The measure, which would provide the development of a sewage treatment facility, ball fields and a tax measure to support Malibu schools, is shrouded in major … [Read more...] about Opponents of Measure M say it equals a blank check for unnecessary development.

As wildfires rage across Southern California, many at Pepperdine have houses in serious danger. By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor With 18 deaths, 2,600 structures lost, an estimated $2 billion in damage and 634,000 acres burned, the wild fires raging across Southern California have caused President Bush to declare four counties as disaster areas and for Gov. Gray Davis to … [Read more...] about Southland students wait to hear from home

By Katie ClaryStaff Writer Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger will be sworn  into office in 18 days. That gives Schwarzenegger the least amount of time in California history to decide who he will appoint to his new administration. Helping him in this endeavor is a 68-member team of business, community and academic leaders that Schwarzenegger unveiled three weeks ago, which the … [Read more...] about Governor-elect picks diverse group for transitional team

By James Riswick News Editor So George Steinbrenner’s Yankees got thumped by a cheap batch of fish. How incredibly gratifying that is for all of us “small market” fans forever irritated by the nonchalance Steinbrenner and the Yankees display as they go about winning. When the A’s, Twins, Red Sox and Cubs lost this year, the players and their fans shared a feeling of sadness … [Read more...] about Firing yet another volley at the Yanks