There is not a "How to..." book on helping kids cope with the trauma of the Franklin and Palisades fires. To overcome uncertainty, there are bits and pieces of advice that parents and local child experts can piece together as a community to overcome the challenges from the recent emergencies. Clinical Child Psychologist Genevieve Skale said some benefits come from a large … [Read more...] about Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires
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Veritas: More Than Just A Yoga Studio
Veritas is more than just a yoga studio. It’s a community center.Co-founders Sydney Strabala and her fiancé Joshua Royse serve as joint CEOs for the studio located in the Malibu Country Mart. The journey to health and wellness is a winding path, but the Veritas Yoga community preaches that having people to walk with is critical to reaching one’s … [Read more...] about Veritas: More Than Just A Yoga Studio
The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge
Nestled along Pacific Coast Highway lies one of Malibu’s greatest treasures. From the highway, most travelers speed past, unaware that just beyond the ocean’s break lies a hidden ecological gem, teeming with life and natural wonder.The Malibu Lagoon, an estuary and dynamic wetland, serves as a crucial habitat for diverse wildlife — including migratory birds, … [Read more...] about The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge
Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads
After the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine students found their faith was tested — not by sermons, but by a commute. With several churches in the Malibu area, many Pepperdine students set out to find a “church home.” While the university has ties to the Church of Christ, 80% of students attend churches of other denominations, according to Pepperdine University’s 2019 Religious … [Read more...] about Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads
Pepperdine’s Out-of-State and International Parents Reflect on the Franklin Fire
Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Out-of-State and International Parents Reflect on the Franklin Fire
