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Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires

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There is not a "How to..." book on helping kids cope with the trauma of the Franklin and Palisades fires. To overcome uncertainty, there are bits and pieces of advice that parents and local child experts can piece together as a community to overcome the challenges from the recent emergencies. Clinical Child Psychologist Genevieve Skale said some benefits come from a large … [Read more...] about Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires

The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge

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Nestled along Pacific Coast Highway lies one of Malibu’s greatest treasures. From the highway, most travelers speed past, unaware that just beyond the ocean’s break lies a hidden ecological gem, teeming with life and natural wonder.The Malibu Lagoon, an estuary and dynamic wetland, serves as a crucial habitat for diverse wildlife — including migratory birds, … [Read more...] about The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge

Ocean Contamination: The University of Hawaii Offers Advice

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Heal the Bay releases their water contamination test results March 27. The local organization in Santa Monica conducted tests along the coast following the Southern California fires. Photo courtesy of L.A. County Fire Department Photo Unit and Heal the Bay While Heal the Bay shares their most recent ocean contamination results, a University of Hawaii marine geology assistant … [Read more...] about Ocean Contamination: The University of Hawaii Offers Advice

Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’

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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 Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’