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
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GoLocalMalibu: Bingo Supports Local Businesses
Malibu Pacific Church is encouraging Malibu residents to participate in GoLocalMalibu, an initiative they introduced in January to help local businesses find normalcy after the L.A. Country fires. The idea behind the initiative is to help out struggling businesses and give residents a chance to show support for the community. Residents play blackout bingo with the partnered … [Read more...] about GoLocalMalibu: Bingo Supports Local Businesses
An Ode to Spring: Pepperdine Farmers’ Markets Return to Mullin Town Square
As an ode to spring, the Center for Sustainability and Office of Special Programs returned the popular farmers' markets to Pepperdine grounds March 5. Local businesses showcased their goods to the Pepperdine community in Mullin Town Square from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., according to an email from the Office of Special Programs. The Office of Special Programs partners with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Spring: Pepperdine Farmers’ Markets Return to Mullin Town Square
Malibu’s Local Businesses
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
