Infographic by Maria Valente The Woolsey Fire has burned hundreds of structures and remains zero percent contained. Malibu is under a mandatory evacuation order and Pepperdine is sheltering in place. Here is a timeline of how the timeline has unfolded: The Woolsey fire broke out Thursday afternoon south of Simi Valley After 5 a.m. the fire jumped the south … [Read more...] about WOOLSEY FIRE SPREADS THROUGH MALIBU
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Expanding Horizons: How Malibu Can Implement More Recreational Spaces
Malibu Bluffs Park stands as the improved permanent location for the community skatepark April 25. The City of Malibu broke ground for the skatepark as part of the Community Lands project earlier this month, Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins said. Photo by Sydnie Nuss Despite its scenic beauty and outdoor living, Malibu faces a lack of community recreation spaces. Its location … [Read more...] about Expanding Horizons: How Malibu Can Implement More Recreational Spaces
Residents of Malibu and Pacific Palisades Reflect on City Response to Devastating Wildfires
The scorched Malibu coastline shows damage after burning in the 27-day Palisades Fire. This part of Pacific Coast Highway was not drivable for over five months. Photo courtesy of Brent Flaaten The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed 16,080 structures, according to The Los Angeles Times. Many of these were homes, which residents said held memories and an attachment that cannot … [Read more...] about Residents of Malibu and Pacific Palisades Reflect on City Response to Devastating Wildfires
Local Officials Reflect on Wildfire Season and the Future
A firefighter at the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD) Station 88 in Malibu climbs into a fire engine Aug. 13. LACoFD Fire Captain Alex Abdalla said the first engine on scene during the Franklin and Palisades fires was from Station 88. Photo by Melissa HoustonThe length of California's burn season has increased over the past two decades, according to a report by the UC Irvine … [Read more...] about Local Officials Reflect on Wildfire Season and the Future
The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge
Nestled along Pacific Coast Highway lies one of Malibu’s greatest treasures. From the highway, most travelers speed past, unaware that just beyond the ocean’s break lies a hidden ecological gem, teeming with life and natural wonder.The Malibu Lagoon, an estuary and dynamic wetland, serves as a crucial habitat for diverse wildlife — including migratory birds, … [Read more...] about The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge
