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Malibu Roads Pose Fatal Threat to Vulnerable Road Users

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The intersection of PCH and Heathercliff Road, where Emily Shane died, now bears her name. Malibu added the sign Aug. 6, 2011, what would have been Emily Shane’s 15th birthday. Photo by Kyle McCabe On Easter weekend in 2010, Michel and Ellen Shane went about their normal Saturday morning routine. The parents of three daughters drove to the Palisades for a spin class, then … [Read more...] about Malibu Roads Pose Fatal Threat to Vulnerable Road Users

Picture Perfect: Finding the Best Photo Ops Near Pepp

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As the sunset peaks out over the top of the hills, first-year Kallista Rodarte admires the phenomenon at Solstice Canyon. While Rodarte watched the sun from afar, she said she decided she needed to capture this memorable photo opportunity. Photo courtesy of Kallista RodarteIn looking on Pepperdine students' social media accounts, there seems to be so many opportunities for a … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect: Finding the Best Photo Ops Near Pepp

Coastal Stakeholders Fight Erosion in Malibu

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Malibu is known for its 21 miles of scenic coast, but due to rising sea levels, the shoreline continues to diminish each year. County stakeholders like Caltrans, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors and the Bay Foundation implemented solutions to preserve Malibu roads and beaches, each weighing the costs and benefits of their projects. “Erosion is very … [Read more...] about Coastal Stakeholders Fight Erosion in Malibu

Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach

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California is one of the leading states in its unsheltered population, and with a significant population in Malibu living out of their cars, they need a safe place to park overnight.LA County alone — as of September 2021— has over 15,700 people who live and sleep in their vehicles each night. This number makes up 25% of the entire population of unsheltered people in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach

PCH Accident Victim Identified, GoFundMe Started for His Family

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The 22000 block of Pacific Coast Highway sees heavy traffic the afternoon of Sept. 22. This stretch of PCH is home to multimillion-dollar houses and has seen several deadly crashes in the month of September. Photo by Ashley MowreaderThe Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the victim of the Sept. 17 accident on PCH. Erik Berg, a 39-year-old Thousand Oaks … [Read more...] about PCH Accident Victim Identified, GoFundMe Started for His Family