Photos by Milan Loiacono The brush fire that was reported near Sweetwater Canyon Road early Friday afternoon was 95% contained as of 2:58 p.m., that same day. The fire started around 11:30 a.m. Aug. 30 and moved uphill to burn approximately 40 acres. Nearly 200 firefighters were dispatched to the scene to battle the fire from all fronts. Several helicopters were also … [Read more...] about Fire Returns to Malibu
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Board Unveils Upcoming Events
Photo courtesy of The Board The Board is implementing some big changes this year, including committee structure and more inclusive events, said Louise Dequilla, student programing coordinator for The Board. The Board's event planning committees are changing so that committees will no longer be categorized by a certain type of event. In past years, the committees were … [Read more...] about Board Unveils Upcoming Events
Color Esperanza: The Power of Diversity in Cultural Education
Photo courtesy of @HaycoxVikings InstagramBefore Pepperdine University students can receive a grade from one Spanish professor’s advanced level course, they must first fully immerse themselves within the Spanish-speaking cultures to master fluency. This initiative is practiced through cultural projects like Color Esperanza, which means Color of Hope, and Professor … [Read more...] about Color Esperanza: The Power of Diversity in Cultural Education
Keeping Up or Falling Behind?
Photo by Milan LoaiconoModeled by Isabel Klein Nineteen-year-old Emily Taylor* enjoyed her childhood in Malibu: learning how to ride a wave before bike, consuming the freshest fruits from her at-home garden and all while being surrounded by one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. But when the opportunity came around to leave "the Bu," Emily decided to leave this … [Read more...] about Keeping Up or Falling Behind?
Malibu Strengthens Protections to Prohibit Price Gouging
In response to reports of a spike in rent prices in Malibu after the Woolsey Fire, the Malibu City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday, Feb. 11 to increase protections against price gouging in the city. Malibu first prohibited price gouging on Dec. 4, 2018 when the council adopted an urgency ordinance that extends state law protections against price gouging to the … [Read more...] about Malibu Strengthens Protections to Prohibit Price Gouging
