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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Opinion: Borderline and Woolsey Will Never Be Forgotten
Transparency Item: This is a personal essay written by a current student who was a member of various communities affected by both the Woolsey Fire and the Borderline Shooting. This is the personal experience, opinion and perspective of the writer. I am going to try to explain what happened that night 6 years ago in the way only a 15-year-old teenager, lounging on a couch next … [Read more...] about Opinion: Borderline and Woolsey Will Never Be Forgotten
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
PCH History is 21 Miles of Controversy
Editor’s note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, “PCH: A Perfect Storm” to encapuslate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about PCH History is 21 Miles of Controversy
Malibu Drops Local Emergency Order, Unhoused and Wildfire Risk Impacted
Package ran live Feb. 7, on NewsWaves 32.In mid-January, Malibu lifted its emergency order allowing the city to immediately clear any unhoused encampments in fire-prone areas, which began in September, Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores said. Mayor Bruce Silverstein was the only person to vote against this motion, which he said targeted two related issues Malibu has been facing … [Read more...] about Malibu Drops Local Emergency Order, Unhoused and Wildfire Risk Impacted
