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Local Malibu Businesses Struggle in the Fire Aftermath

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Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Local Malibu Businesses Struggle in the Fire Aftermath

Jellycats Spark Cuddly Craze at Pepperdine

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Adorable and irresistibly cuddly, Jellycat stuffed animals have become a beloved craze among Pepperdine students.Jellycats are not an average teddy bear. The plush toys come in various shapes, sizes and objects. "I have a tiny Jellycat coffee mug that is so cute," first-year Gabi Garmon said. "I want to get a giant bunny Jellycat someday."While classic teddy bears and bunny … [Read more...] about Jellycats Spark Cuddly Craze at Pepperdine

Keepin’ Malibu Caffeinated: The Best Coffee Shops in Malibu for Your Next Coffee Date

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College students need coffee. With long lectures, all-nighters and 8 a.m. classes, Seaver undergraduates can be spotted crowding the Starbucks line every morning. While Seaver's campus is home to convenient coffee options such as Starbucks and Waves Cafe, there are numerous off-campus spots nearby that not only serve delicious beverages, but also provide student … [Read more...] about Keepin’ Malibu Caffeinated: The Best Coffee Shops in Malibu for Your Next Coffee Date

Welcome to Food with Fife: S1, EP. 1

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PGM Podcasts · Food with Fife: S1, EP. 1 Food with Fife is an opinion-based podcast focused on food reviews. The podcast includes foods from restaurants in Malibu and the surrounding areas. When there is a guest featured on Food with Fife, the episode will be a "Food with Fife and Friends." Each guest gets to choose the meal for the episode. During this episode of Food … [Read more...] about Welcome to Food with Fife: S1, EP. 1

Proposition 36 Could Help Some Malibu Businesses Feel Secure Against Theft

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Some Malibu establishments are in favor of Proposition 36, a ballot measure meant to increase sentences for theft and drug crimes, believing that it would help dissuade shoplifting in small businesses.Currently if someone stealss" class=" collapsed"> $950 or less worth of merchandise, the crime would be classified as a misdemeanor. However, Proposition 36 would turn these … [Read more...] about Proposition 36 Could Help Some Malibu Businesses Feel Secure Against Theft