In Hollywood, the red carpet is reserved for A-list celebrities and social media influencers — in Malibu, it belongs to Pepperdine students with stories to tell. Presented by the Student Programming Board (the Board), Pepperdine’s 17th annual ReelStories Film Festival brought together student directors, writers and actors to showcase their work under this year’s theme, “A … [Read more...] about ‘Hollywood’ in Malibu: RSFF17 Celebrates Student Films and Cinematic Dreams
Jefferson Wagner
Legislators Propose Bill to Protect Residents From Looters
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
A Brief History of Malibu Living
May Rindge’s home on Laudamus Hill in central Malibu, circa 1939 (Photo courtesy Malibu Historical Photograph Collection, Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives). Waves break audibly on the sand without the noise of highway traffic. The sun shines onto ranch-style homes on sprawling rural properties complete with horses and surf sheds. The sand on … [Read more...] about A Brief History of Malibu Living
Rain Doesn’t Keep Surfers Out of the Water
Mar Vista resident David Johnson surfs at First Point in Malibu on Jan. 15, during a weather advisory. It began raining shortly after the end of his session. Photos by Melissa Auchard Malibu’s dazzling blue ocean turned a murky brown after an onslaught of rain in early January. Logs, sticks and trash filled beaches along the Pacific Coast. The rain spread other debris — like … [Read more...] about Rain Doesn’t Keep Surfers Out of the Water
Chumash Host Honor the Ocean Event
Photos by Judith-Daly Brister-KnabeThe Chumash American Indian tribe's Wishtoyo foundation hosted the second annual Honor the Ocean event at tower 14 on Zuma Beach on Saturday, Oct. 20. The event consisted of 14 panels from various ocean conservation groups that educated guests with demonstrations and models. The Chumash Maritime Association put a traditional redwood sewn … [Read more...] about Chumash Host Honor the Ocean Event