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Rachel Flynn

The Dangers of Electric Vehicles and How To Avoid Lithium-Ion Fires

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In the aftermath of the Southern California Fires, 645 electric vehicle's (EV) lithium-ion batteries were removed as hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during Phase 1 of the cleanup, Julia Giarmoleo, EPA press officer, wrote in a email to the Graphic on March 11. The lithium-ion battery poses a unique danger because of its flammability and ability … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Electric Vehicles and How To Avoid Lithium-Ion Fires

Abilene Christian University Fraternity Bikes 1,405 Miles to Malibu

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A group of 11 Gamma Sigma Phi fraternity brothers biked 1,405 miles from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas to Pepperdine. The brothers left March 7 and arrived in Malibu the afternoon of March 12, where they were welcomed by over 400 Pepperdine students. The fraternity's alumni completed the journey once over 20 years ago, Abilene senior Jackson Kulp said. This … [Read more...] about Abilene Christian University Fraternity Bikes 1,405 Miles to Malibu

Legislators Propose Bill to Protect Residents From Looters

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Package ran live on NewsWaves 32 on Feb. 11 Update: PCH will reopen Thursday, Feb. 20. The Graphic published this story before the reopening was announced Feb. 19. In the wake of the SoCal fires, residents express their concerns over looters taking advantage of their already delicate state. Jefferson Wagner, two-time Malibu Mayor and owner of Zuma Jays, said looters took … [Read more...] about Legislators Propose Bill to Protect Residents From Looters

President Trump Visits Palisades, Meets With Residents and L.A. Officials

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump flew to California to survey the damage following the SoCal wildfires. Trump arrived in Air Force One on the tarmac of LAX the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 24, after previously traveling to North Carolina earlier in the day to meet with survivors of Hurricane Helene. Gov. Gavin Newsom greeted Trump upon his arrival before … [Read more...] about President Trump Visits Palisades, Meets With Residents and L.A. Officials

Malibu Restaurants Serve First Responders

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The Malibu Brewing Company and Malibu Farms are serving their community by utilizing their available resources. If the fire that forced over 30,000 people from their homes wasn't enough, next came the water shut-offs and the power outages affecting over 200,000 people, according to the World Central Kitchen (WCK). Malibu Brewing Company is one local restaurant making a … [Read more...] about Malibu Restaurants Serve First Responders