The Franklin Fire intruding on Pepperdine's campus Dec. 9. Shelter-in-place was called into effect early Tuesday morning, Dec. 10. Photo by Gabrielle Salgado A fire ignited in Malibu Canyon Monday night. The now dubbed Franklin Fire has burned over 300 acres, according to California Wildfire Tracking. The fire is moving toward Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, California WIldfire … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire Ignites In Malibu Canyon
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Fire Breaks Out at Bluffs Park
A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Bluffs Park, just north of Pepperdine's campus. So far, the fire has burned 40 acres and one home on Old Malibu Road, according to KTLA. The fire — called the Broad Fire — ignited just after 9 a.m., on Wednesday. L.A. County Fire responded to the blaze, along with the Lost Hills Sheriff's department. LACFD is using Alumni Park … [Read more...] about Fire Breaks Out at Bluffs Park
Pepperdine Reopens Despite Dangerous Road Conditions
As the City of Malibu continues to clear roads of debris and the possibility of more mudslides remains, Pepperdine’s Malibu campus is expected to hold in-person classes Feb. 22, Emergency Services wrote in a Feb. 21 email to the community.The email was sent out at 4 p.m. Wednesday, while two major roads leading to campus were closed. The roads remain closed. Malibu Canyon … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Reopens Despite Dangerous Road Conditions
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
Seaver College Cancels Class Due to Expected Extreme Weather
Pepperdine University canceled classes at Seaver College and the Caruso School of Law on Feb. 24, due to expected inclement weather conditions, Emergency Services wrote in a Feb. 23 email to the Pepperdine Community. Conditions include heavy rain, limited visibility, debris flows, rock slides and mudslides on canyon roads and PCH, Emergency Services wrote. "Pepperdine will … [Read more...] about Seaver College Cancels Class Due to Expected Extreme Weather