Tragedy struck downtown Los Angeles this morning, as America endured its 12th school shooting in 2018. Authorities said the 12-year old girl shot two teens in an elective class. Lt. Chris Ramirez of the Los Angeles Police Department said officers reported to a shooting call at Bellmont High School. He said when they arrived, they located a few victims and the suspect … [Read more...] about Official Investigate Los Angeles Middle School Shooting
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Investigator speaks out about gun safety and control
After the Texas and Las Vegas shootings, it can be confusing to understand the different types of guns used. NewsWaves 32 reporter Marisa Martin met with a district attorney investigator to take a deeper look into the science behind these guns. … [Read more...] about Investigator speaks out about gun safety and control
Malibu residents prepare for crisis aid
In the aftermath of yet another tragic mass shooting - Malibu is educating residents on what to do in the minutes separating life and death. NewsWaves anchor Mikaela Bisson joins a crisis aid workshop hosted by the Malibu Community Emergency Response Team. … [Read more...] about Malibu residents prepare for crisis aid
Las Vegas Shooting Affects Pepperdine Community
Photos by Hansol Hwang and Ashley Allen Pepperdine faculty, staff and students gathered Monday evening to uplift those in need of healing in light of recent events, including the Las Vegas tragedy and ongoing natural disaster recovery efforts. Pepperdine President Andrew K. Benton said a prayer at the gathering for everyone who has been affected by the mass shooting in … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Shooting Affects Pepperdine Community
Speak Freely, Speak Cautiously
I was horrified when I heard the news about the massacre that took place in Paris earlier this month at the headquarters of Charlie Hebdo, a popular French satirical magazine. As an amateur op-ed writer and media law enthusiast, events such as these always affect me deeply. Two weeks after the devastating day in which 12 people died, and a month after our country’s own … [Read more...] about Speak Freely, Speak Cautiously