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Preliminary Trial for PCH Crash Set for October
The L.A. County Superior Court has set a preliminary trial date in the case of the October 2023 PCH crash that killed four Pepperdine students. The preliminary trial will take place Oct. 9 at the Van Nuys Courthouse. Judge Diego H. Edber is requiring Fraser Michael Bohm to be present for the October date. This will be within 10 days of the one year anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Preliminary Trial for PCH Crash Set for October
‘It’s Not Dangerous’: Tourists in Malibu Don’t Understand the Dangers of PCH
The drive from Santa Monica into Malibu may be one of the most beautiful drives in the country — with a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and celebrities' houses on the other. Tourists said they come to Malibu just to say they’ve driven along PCH, but they might not understand the dangers of PCH while taking in its beauty. PCH has had 60 lives lost since … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Not Dangerous’: Tourists in Malibu Don’t Understand the Dangers of PCH
New Details on Four Lights Memorial Released: Work Will Begin in April
Pepperdine officials have provided new details on the Four Lights Memorial dedicated to Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. The Four Lights Memorial will be located on the ocean side of Stauffer Chapel, and feature four lanterns hanging over monuments displaying a plaque with the names of Niamh, Peyton, Asha and Deslyn, Ben M. Veenendaal, associate … [Read more...] about New Details on Four Lights Memorial Released: Work Will Begin in April
Malibu Community Members Continue to Fight for PCH Safety
After the deaths of four Pepperdine seniors on PCH in October, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston, Asha Weir and Peyton Stewart, Malibu community members are continuing to fight for safety on Pacific Coast Highway, prompting the City of Malibu to address the issue as quickly as possible. Since 2010, 58 people have lost their lives on PCH due to reckless driving, according to Fix … [Read more...] about Malibu Community Members Continue to Fight for PCH Safety