Editor's note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, "PCH: A Perfect Storm" to encapsulate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about How Weather on PCH Impacts Commutes
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Opinion: Zoom Class Should Be Required in Heavy Rain
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Pepperdine is a beautiful university with stunning views all around. It is also an outdoor campus. On days when it is 75 degrees and sunny, students can soak up the sunshine as they walk from class to class or lounge in the many … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zoom Class Should Be Required in Heavy Rain
Malibu Continues the Fight to Make PCH Safe
The Malibu City Council is continuing the fight to make PCH safer for drivers and pedestrians. At the Jan. 21 city council meeting, city leaders discussed PR campaigns and traffic calming measures to slow drivers down and reduce reckless driving. The council unanimously approved the exploration of additional safety measures three months after the deadly PCH crash that claimed … [Read more...] about Malibu Continues the Fight to Make PCH Safe
CHP Hands Out 78 Traffic Citations in One Day
California Highway Patrol conducted targeted traffic enforcement on Pacific Coast Highway on Jan. 13. CHP sent out four officers to patrol PCH, where they issued 78 citations throughout the day. "There have been eleven (11) accidents since that tragic day on October 17th, with one additional fatality," Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring wrote in a news release. "This trend is deeply … [Read more...] about CHP Hands Out 78 Traffic Citations in One Day
Volunteers Place 58 Ghost Tires on PCH to Call for Awareness and Action
Cars honked as Streets Are For Everyone and Fix PCH volunteers placed 58 white ghost tires at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Stuart Ranch Road on Nov. 18.The ghost tires represent the lives lost due to traffic violence on PCH in Malibu since 2010, said Damian Kevitt, executive director and founder of Streets Are For Everyone, a road safety organization. The Ghost … [Read more...] about Volunteers Place 58 Ghost Tires on PCH to Call for Awareness and Action