Special Publications

Marc ChoquetteStaff Writer The ballot for the Nov. 7 election will throw a veritable laundry list of initiatives at California voters, mostly questioning voters willingness to let their government spend, spend and, well, spend. The 13 questions facing voters involve a multitude of issues, from fiscal responsibility, to vast amounts of borrowing and spending, to new taxes and … [Read more...] about Taxes, spending top concerns on November’s ballot

DIANA JANNUZZIStaff Writer Recent inflammatory letters to the editor of Malibu newspapers have stirred up the controversy surrounding the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s $268 million bond measure that will go before voters in November. Several outspoken Malibu residents have rallied against Measure BB, which requires approval of 55 percent before any money is … [Read more...] about School tax fight

Hannah EhrigStaff Writer Chances are you’ve seen one, whether in a lake or in a tank. They come big and small, eat algae, and many from Lake Victoria have become endangered. Chiclid fish have over 1500 species and compose more than 5% of all vertebrates. Because of the vast numbers of this species, the fish can be hard to categorize. Luckily, Pepperdine has hired a new biology … [Read more...] about New biology professor for Pepperdine

Jen IsoStaff Writer The Malibu Labor Exchange sits quietly in the middle of paradise. Only minutes away live families sitting in their quiet Malibu mansions. For Dennis Irish, paradise is long forgotten. "I'm just waiting for the people," he said. Center Director, Oscar Mondragon says the center, near the Malibu courthouse parking lot on Civic Center Way, is a great place to … [Read more...] about The Malibu Labor Exchange