Photo by Marisa Padilla The construction for the sewer system on Pacific Coast Highway that began earlier this year is causing extreme back-ups for traffic in Santa Monica, Malibu and surrounding areas. The goal of the construction is to fix and replace the sewer system originating in Pacific Palisades to ensure it runs efficiently and quickly to provide faster travel for the … [Read more...] about PCH Construction Underway
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Construction to cause long-term traffic issues on PCH
Two long-term construction projects on Pacific Coast Highway are going to begin a week from Tuesday, according to the Malibu Times. The construction could have a major impact on traffic in Malibu, Santa Monica and in between. Beginning April 15, one southbound lane for a stretch of 900 feet will be closed for one year, from the Beach Club south of Chautauqua Boulevard to the … [Read more...] about Construction to cause long-term traffic issues on PCH
From NewsWaves to Sound Waves: Alumnus Izzy Loya of Jonny Come Lately
From left to right: Julian Johnson, Izzy Loya, Angela Ross and Adrian Johnson. Alumnus Izzy Loya (‘13) and his band have secured an April residency at TRiP You can’t quite put a finger on their sound. Los Angeles based band Jonny Come Lately’s sound is a fusion of a lot of different genres -- ska, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, and soul -- just to name a few. “Mix it all … [Read more...] about From NewsWaves to Sound Waves: Alumnus Izzy Loya of Jonny Come Lately
East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Study reveals higher fire risk in Santa Monica mountains
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. National Park Service The Santa Monica Mountains are at higher fire risks than ever before due to increasing nitrogen levels, according to initial three-year study results conducted by the National Park Service. A recent press release from the National Park Service said researchers tested ten sites within the Santa Monica Mountains for nitrogen … [Read more...] about Study reveals higher fire risk in Santa Monica mountains