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‘We’re No Stranger to This’: Malibu’s Path to Rebuilding

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More than 27,750 acres burned. Approximately 2,211 structures destroyed. This is the impact that the Franklin and Palisades fires left on the Malibu and Pacific Palisades communities as of Jan. 15, according to Cal Fire. Over the past two months, Malibu has faced two large wildfires. The Franklin Fire ignited the night of Dec. 9 and scorched through Pepperdine’s campus. … [Read more...] about ‘We’re No Stranger to This’: Malibu’s Path to Rebuilding

President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire

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President Jim Gash hosted a President’s Briefing Jan. 13 regarding the Palisades Fire. In which, he said gas has been restored to campus and he expects to resume in-person classes Jan. 21. Gash said Pepperdine decided to resume in-person classes Jan. 21 because of the value of an in-person education and students being together amid tragedy. Despite this, Gash said he and … [Read more...] about President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire

Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides

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Firefighters are continuing to fight the Franklin Fire, which ignited Dec. 9 around 11 p.m. in Malibu Canyon, south of Piuma Road.Malibu was under a red flag warning at the time the fire ignited, with high Santa Ana winds and low humidity.Monday, Dec. 9: Late NightShortly after the fire started, Pepperdine lost power. At the time of the power outage, the Franklin Fire had … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides