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Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire

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After sheltering in place with a large part of the Pepperdine community as they were surrounded by flames and no power for the Franklin Fire, many Pepperdine athletes found themselves in a similar situation during the Palisades Fire. While most Pepperdine students were still home for winter break during the Palisades Fire, many of Pepperdine’s athletes — including those on … [Read more...] about Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire

Malibu Preps for Big Land Changes

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New developments are coming to Malibu’s five vacant parcels of land. From hiking trails to sports fields, the city is gearing up for a big change.The 61 acres of land are spread between five distinct lots: La Paz, Triangle, Trancas, Heathercliff and Loki (Chili-Cook Off). The Malibu City Council split the project into two separate phases to engage with residents and … [Read more...] about Malibu Preps for Big Land Changes

Wildfires and Road Closures Disrupt SMMUSD

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The ongoing aftermath of wildfires, power outages and road closures continues to disrupt daily life for students and teachers at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). All SMMUSD schools are back in-person, but school leaders say students and teachers remain displaced and the effects of the fires are present in the classroom. “If you don’t feel safe, … [Read more...] about Wildfires and Road Closures Disrupt SMMUSD

Legislators Propose Bill to Protect Residents From Looters

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Package ran live on NewsWaves 32 on Feb. 11 Update: PCH will reopen Thursday, Feb. 20. The Graphic published this story before the reopening was announced Feb. 19. In the wake of the SoCal fires, residents express their concerns over looters taking advantage of their already delicate state. Jefferson Wagner, two-time Malibu Mayor and owner of Zuma Jays, said looters took … [Read more...] about Legislators Propose Bill to Protect Residents From Looters