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Local Wildlife Center Provides Care to Native Sea Lions

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A small sea lion sleeps in the sun near the cliff edge at Point Dume State Beach on Feb. 15. The effects of climate change threaten sea lions — especially the pups, said Heather Henderson, marine program manager at the California Wildlife Center. Photos by Ali LevensOn a balmy 80-degree Christmas Day at Malibu’s Westward Beach, three members of the public spotted a … [Read more...] about Local Wildlife Center Provides Care to Native Sea Lions

Funding Biodiversity Research Provides More Understanding Amid Climate Change Effects

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Senior Biology major Conor Kramer holds a newt while conducting research in the Santa Monica Mountains in spring 2022. Kramer said he has studied the effects of wildfires on stream habitats through Pepperdine's Behavioral Ecology Research Laboratory. Photos courtesy of Conor Kramer There is an estimated $598-billion funding gap between the spending on global biodiversity … [Read more...] about Funding Biodiversity Research Provides More Understanding Amid Climate Change Effects

Las Virgenes Area Manages Water Restrictions from Low State Allocation

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A drought emergency banner hangs on a fence post at the intersection of Lost Hills Road and Malibu Canyon Road in Calabasas, Calif., on Feb. 4. After the State Water Resources Control Board allocated 5% to the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, the LVMWD enacted a water restriction that restricted their residents to water one day a week. Photos by Ali LevensWith native … [Read more...] about Las Virgenes Area Manages Water Restrictions from Low State Allocation

Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Super Bowl LVII

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Graphic by Haley HoidalIt’s come down to this.Super Bowl LVII is slated for Sunday, Feb. 12, in Glendale, Ariz. It will pit the high-flying Philadelphia Eagles against the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs.The Eagles are playing in their fourth Super Bowl after shellacking the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 Jan. 29. After playing the 49ers fourth-string quarterback, Josh … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Super Bowl LVII

Rant and Rave: Nothing Corny About Candy Corn

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Art by Stella EngelRave: Candy Corn is the Glue Holding Society TogetherEven though candy corn might not be a favorite fall food, everyone must consider the cultural impact candy corn has on our society, which cements its status as one of the greatest holiday treats to ever exist.Never mind the taste, as it is always subjective. For example, some people may not actually like … [Read more...] about Rant and Rave: Nothing Corny About Candy Corn