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
Franklin Fire
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
Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’
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 Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’
Local Malibu Businesses Struggle in the Fire Aftermath
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 Local Malibu Businesses Struggle in the Fire Aftermath
