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Proposition 36 Could Help Some Malibu Businesses Feel Secure Against Theft

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Some Malibu establishments are in favor of Proposition 36, a ballot measure meant to increase sentences for theft and drug crimes, believing that it would help dissuade shoplifting in small businesses.Currently if someone stealss" class=" collapsed"> $950 or less worth of merchandise, the crime would be classified as a misdemeanor. However, Proposition 36 would turn these … [Read more...] about Proposition 36 Could Help Some Malibu Businesses Feel Secure Against Theft

Malibu’s Local Businesses

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Geoffrey’s, Howdy’s and Zuma Jay’s are three local businesses in Malibu with history rooted in Malibu. For the owners of all three, hard work and passion enabled them to build their businesses. For Jeffrey Peterson, the owner of Geoffrey's, faith also played a role. "In life, if you never set goals, you'll never know if you get to the finish line,” … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Local Businesses

Friendly Foods: Local Ingredients Can Enhance These Three Recipes

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Three healthy dishes sit on a marble countertop. These meals contained ingredients from the Malibu Farmers Market, which is a way to eat healthier while supporting local businesses. Photos by Lucian HimesFarmers' markets provide access to fresh, locally grown food, according to the USDA. Students can shop at the local Malibu Farmers' Market, which operates every Sunday from 9 … [Read more...] about Friendly Foods: Local Ingredients Can Enhance These Three Recipes

Review: Patch Ya Later! Catch L.A.’s Most Pleasant Pumpkin Patches

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Seasonal Adventures in the suburbs of Thousand Oaks, Calif., celebrates Halloween on Oct. 3. Pumpkins were displayed in the pumpkin patch, while string lights and striped tents lay in the background. Photo courtesy of Emma Ibarra While the fall season is traditionally defined by its cooler temperatures and falling leaves, Los Angeles sports a unique version of autumn. Deep in … [Read more...] about Review: Patch Ya Later! Catch L.A.’s Most Pleasant Pumpkin Patches

Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community

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Andres Benson organizes clothing in Faherty, a local retail shop. Benson said he started working there during his first year at Pepperdine and appreciates the workplace and friendships he has made. Photo by Liza Esquibias Sophomore Alondra Mendoza found a new community moving to Malibu this fall — her coworkers and local customers at Point Dume restaurant Thaia.Students, … [Read more...] about Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community