A firefighter at the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD) Station 88 in Malibu climbs into a fire engine Aug. 13. LACoFD Fire Captain Alex Abdalla said the first engine on scene during the Franklin and Palisades fires was from Station 88. Photo by Melissa HoustonThe length of California's burn season has increased over the past two decades, according to a report by the UC Irvine … [Read more...] about Local Officials Reflect on Wildfire Season and the Future
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Women’s Soccer Draws with Hawaii in Home Opener
Junior forward Julia Quinonez dribbles the ball against the University of Hawai'i on Aug. 17 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. The Waves ended in a 2-2 draw for their 2025 home opener. Photos by Melissa HoustonPepperdine Women's Soccer hosted the University of Hawai'i for their home opener in the 2025 season. After a tough battle, the game ended in a 2-2 draw to make the Waves' record … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Draws with Hawaii in Home Opener
Pepperdine Hires Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman for Organization Criticized for Role in Violence and Gaza Aid
The Rev. Johnnie Moore, Jr.’s profile photo on X. Pepperdine hired evangelical leader the Rev. Johnnie Moore, Jr., executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to a University spokesperson. Moore is now the vice chancellor of Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C. campus, an anonymous University administrator told the Graphic. Moore’s employment follows … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hires Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman for Organization Criticized for Role in Violence and Gaza Aid
‘There’s a Lot of Myths Going On’: Misconceptions Still Cloud Motive for 1919 World Series
From left to right (front): Arnold "Chick" Gandil, Claude "Lefty" Williams, Charles "Swede" Risberg, George "Buck" Weaver and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson sit in front of their lawyers during their Grand Jury Trial in 1921. All of these players are now eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Editor’s Note: There were at least two and a … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a Lot of Myths Going On’: Misconceptions Still Cloud Motive for 1919 World Series
Mountain at Mullin Park Enters Final Year of Construction
An American flag hangs on the soon-to-be RISE Institute on Aug. 12. One of the group fitness studios inside will resemble an indoor multi-functional training room, similar to "The Cage." Photos by Melissa Houston After 21 years of planning, the Mountain at Mullin Park's launch approaches closer than ever. Different departments within the Pepperdine administration said they … [Read more...] about Mountain at Mullin Park Enters Final Year of Construction
