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Opinion: Malibu Has an Anti-Homelessness Problem

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Art by Ava MillerTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Malibu City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration Aug. 10, allowing the city to clear homeless encampments without multiple days notice.The severity of the fire risk Malibu faces cannot be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Malibu Has an Anti-Homelessness Problem

Unhoused Individuals In Malibu Struggle To Find Shelter

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John Doe’s belongings wait for him on a bench along Civic Center Way in Malibu on Feb. 1. John said he has been unhoused for about two years. Photos by Millie AuchardEditor's Note: To protect the identity of two sources, the Graphic has used the pseudonyms Jack Doe and John Doe.This season Malibu residents watched from their living room couches as trees swayed in the wind … [Read more...] about Unhoused Individuals In Malibu Struggle To Find Shelter

Youth Homelessness Impacts Pepperdine and Surrounding Communities

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First year Jace Vendelin smiles at the camera calling Pepperdine home in August 2021. Vendelin finished high school homeless in Missouri. Photo Courtesy of Jace Vendelin At 18 years old, first-year Jace Vendelin’s parents gave him two options: Go to a drug rehabilitation facility or a psychiatric ward. Vendelin opted for homelessness instead. He found shelter on … [Read more...] about Youth Homelessness Impacts Pepperdine and Surrounding Communities

Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach

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California is one of the leading states in its unsheltered population, and with a significant population in Malibu living out of their cars, they need a safe place to park overnight.LA County alone — as of September 2021— has over 15,700 people who live and sleep in their vehicles each night. This number makes up 25% of the entire population of unsheltered people in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach

Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness

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Malibu City Council gathers publicly on Zoom for their special virtual meeting Feb. 25. Members of the public also spoke during the meeting through the Zoom application. Photo courtesy of City of MalibuIn a continued effort to address homelessness in Malibu, the Malibu City Council hosted a special virtual meeting Feb. 25, to discuss the city's next steps in homelessness and … [Read more...] about Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness