Rocks and dirt pile up on Malibu Canyon Road on March 7. Drivers should avoid driving through Malibu Canyon Road during rainy weather, Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas said. Photos by Millie Auchard A large rock tumbles down a steep cliff onto the windy Malibu Canyon Road. An avalanche of smaller rocks and dirt follow. The sound of the rumbling rockslide reverberates … [Read more...] about Rockslides Pose Threats to Canyon Drivers
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Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Videos by Emily Tencer and Theresa de los Santos After three consecutive storms swept through Southern California, the Pepperdine community can now look forward to seeing clearer skies in the coming days as no rain is expected Friday or this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Although the university remained open, the heavy rainfall – which lasted from … [Read more...] about Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Pepperdine Administration Takes Action to Prevent Mountain Lion Activity Amid New Sightings and Deer Attack
Photo courtesy of the Department of Public SafetyVideo courtesy of Sarah Blase University officials continue to monitor mountain lion activity on campus after three separate sightings were confirmed last week at the Facilities Service Pad, in a tree near Tiner Court and between Hayes and Peppers Halls, where a mountain lion attacked and killed a deer between the two freshman … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Administration Takes Action to Prevent Mountain Lion Activity Amid New Sightings and Deer Attack
Understanding Car Crashes on Malibu Canyon Road
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez Malibu Canyon Road is a staple part of the commute from Calabasas and Ventura County to Malibu, but to anyone who's driven through the canyon, the possibility of a car crash lurks at each twist and turn of the narrow road. A Pepperdine student who wished to be unnamed was in a car crash in the Malibu Canyon Road tunnel Dec. 11. “I was keeping … [Read more...] about Understanding Car Crashes on Malibu Canyon Road
Two Cars Flip Over in One Day
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez, Brianna Willis, and Gabrielle GontaTwo car crashes occurred near the intersection of Malibu Canyon Road and Civic Center Way outside the main entrance of Pepperdine on Thursday afternoon. In each crash, a car flipped over. The second accident involved Pepperdine student Chris Zhao, who has not responded for comment.Officer Joseph Telles of the Lost … [Read more...] about Two Cars Flip Over in One Day