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100-Day Challenge to Address Homelessness in Malibu

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Video by Brianna Willis. Package originally aired on the Feb. 11 edition of NewsWaves 32 In 2019, the homeless population in Los Angeles County increased 12% from 2018, raising the number of homeless people to 59,000. Now a part of Los Angeles County, the City of Malibu is applying for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initiative to address homelessness in Malibu. At the Malibu City … [Read more...] about 100-Day Challenge to Address Homelessness in Malibu

Transient Man Arrested after Break-in at Stinkies

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A darkened corridor on the second floor of "The Stinkies" apartment complex, located less than a mile from campus off of Civic Center Way. Photo by Milan Loiacono A transient man accused of breaking into a student's off-campus apartment was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 19 on suspicion of sexual assault with intent to commit a sex crime. The LA County Sheriff's Department … [Read more...] about Transient Man Arrested after Break-in at Stinkies

Malibu Reinstates Dinners for the Homeless

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Photos by Ashley ChavezDarren Chapman has been waiting to move into housing since 2015. He sleeps in his car every night. Chapman relies on food stamps and disability checks to get through each month. He showers in a hotel room the few times he can afford one. His Jack Russell Terrier, Daizy Ma, is well-fed and well-loved. This is Chapman’s life, and he said he does what … [Read more...] about Malibu Reinstates Dinners for the Homeless

Candidates for SGA President Discuss Their Goals

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Photos Courtesy of Steven Baer, Austin Welch, and Anthony Nabor   SGA elections are quickly approaching, and posters are beginning to plaster campus walls promising a better Pepperdine. The Graphic spoke with the three students running for SGA President regarding their platforms and their hopes for Pepperdine’s future.   SGA elections will take place … [Read more...] about Candidates for SGA President Discuss Their Goals

Homeless Encampment Starts Malibu Fire

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It was what everyone feared when a fire erupted this week amid red flag conditions. Firefighters were called at 3:15 on Monday morning to deal with an initially reported 6-acre fire near the Malibu Knolls neighborhood in the Malibu Civic Center area. Mayor Skylar Peak said the fire was started by a homeless encampment. He said that this is not the first Malibu fire to … [Read more...] about Homeless Encampment Starts Malibu Fire