Traffic rushes both ways on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles. Despite the rage invoked by hours of LA traffic, drivers can find small pockets of "sonder" in the stillness. Photo by Melissa HoustonI am a proud Los Angeles native. I was raised in this city. It was where I learned to walk, talk, drive and root for my favorite sports teams. But for all of its bright spots, LA has … [Read more...] about Growing Up in Los Angeles: The Hidden Beauty Found in Rageful Traffic
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‘It’s Not Dangerous’: Tourists in Malibu Don’t Understand the Dangers of PCH
The drive from Santa Monica into Malibu may be one of the most beautiful drives in the country — with a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and celebrities' houses on the other. Tourists said they come to Malibu just to say they’ve driven along PCH, but they might not understand the dangers of PCH while taking in its beauty. PCH has had 60 lives lost since … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Not Dangerous’: Tourists in Malibu Don’t Understand the Dangers of PCH
PCH as Your Front Yard: Residents Learn How to Navigate the Treacherous Highway
Being amid the lush green mountains, views of the dazzling blue Pacific Coast and a community where everyone knows each other, living in Malibu is like living in paradise. In a place where the sun is out most days, life can feel peaceful, locals said. But, despite the abundance of beauty in this place, the fear of driving on Pacific Coast Highway daily looms over most Malibu … [Read more...] about PCH as Your Front Yard: Residents Learn How to Navigate the Treacherous Highway
Rockslides Pose Threats to Canyon Drivers
Rocks and dirt pile up on Malibu Canyon Road on March 7. Drivers should avoid driving through Malibu Canyon Road during rainy weather, Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas said. Photos by Millie Auchard A large rock tumbles down a steep cliff onto the windy Malibu Canyon Road. An avalanche of smaller rocks and dirt follow. The sound of the rumbling rockslide reverberates … [Read more...] about Rockslides Pose Threats to Canyon Drivers
Pacific Coast Highway Captures Attention for its Scenery and its Crashes
Photo by Anastassia KostinThis past Friday, Nov. 8, Pacific Coast Highway claimed another life. Commuter students take PCH every day, unaware of the growing list of fatalities and injury accidents due to reckless driving along the iconic roadway.The highway carries about 37,000 cars near the Malibu Civic Center on an average day. In the summer, those numbers increase by 3,000 … [Read more...] about Pacific Coast Highway Captures Attention for its Scenery and its Crashes