Pepperdine Graphic

Malibu

‘We’re No Stranger to This’: Malibu’s Path to Rebuilding

by

More than 27,750 acres burned. Approximately 2,211 structures destroyed. This is the impact that the Franklin and Palisades fires left on the Malibu and Pacific Palisades communities as of Jan. 15, according to Cal Fire. Over the past two months, Malibu has faced two large wildfires. The Franklin Fire ignited the night of Dec. 9 and scorched through Pepperdine’s campus. … [Read more...] about ‘We’re No Stranger to This’: Malibu’s Path to Rebuilding

Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides

by

Firefighters are continuing to fight the Franklin Fire, which ignited Dec. 9 around 11 p.m. in Malibu Canyon, south of Piuma Road.Malibu was under a red flag warning at the time the fire ignited, with high Santa Ana winds and low humidity.Monday, Dec. 9: Late NightShortly after the fire started, Pepperdine lost power. At the time of the power outage, the Franklin Fire had … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides

Franklin Fire Ignites In Malibu Canyon

by

The Franklin Fire intruding on Pepperdine's campus Dec. 9. Shelter-in-place was called into effect early Tuesday morning, Dec. 10. Photo by Gabrielle Salgado A fire ignited in Malibu Canyon Monday night. The now dubbed Franklin Fire has burned over 300 acres, according to California Wildfire Tracking. The fire is moving toward Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, California WIldfire … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire Ignites In Malibu Canyon

Newly Elected Haylynn Conrad is Sworn In During Malibu City Council

by

Newly elected Councilmember Haylynn Conrad was sworn into the 18th City Council of Malibu on Monday, Dec. 9. Conrad was joined by her 13-year-old daughter, Ell Conrad, and the AYSO United girl’s soccer team that Conrad manages during the ceremony. She will be the second woman to sit on the Malibu City Council, alongside Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins.“Thank you for … [Read more...] about Newly Elected Haylynn Conrad is Sworn In During Malibu City Council