A pile of debris collected by Malibu resident Darren Graves lies at Big Rock Beach, where his family home was lost in the Palisades Fire. He said he has been clearing the shoreline since March 2025, but more than a year later, debris continues to resurface. Photo by Nicolle Castro The water looks calm again after the rain: smooth and almost clean — but is it really? For … [Read more...] about From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away
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Opinion: The Malibu Community Slowly Welcomes In A Trendy Wave Of Wellness
Malibu thrives on its active community, where health and wellness take a leading role. Its 21 miles of scenic beauty host the Solstice Canyon hike, surf at Zuma Beach and even skating at Bluffs Park. As of late, the wellness scene is taking a new spin, one that is trendier and more curated. With new Pilates studios popping up in the Malibu Colony Plaza, Trancas Country … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Malibu Community Slowly Welcomes In A Trendy Wave Of Wellness
Opinion: Summer Shines Brighter in the ‘Bu
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. My past few summers have been filled with cross country moves and 9-to-5 internships. This year, for the first time in a while, I decided to settle. Because of my job, I got the chance to spend my whole summer in Malibu and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Summer Shines Brighter in the ‘Bu
From Combat to Community: Robert Shearer Trades Battlefields for Surfboards and Student Mentorship
Robert Shearer, professor of Decision Science, teaches a Surf Chapel student how to pop up on their board at Zuma Beach on Sep. 15. Shearer said he is not the leader of Surf Chapel, but he tries to facilitate an environment where student leaders can shine. Photo courtesy of the Surf Chapel Instagram From fighting on the front lines to fighting mountain lions. Robert … [Read more...] about From Combat to Community: Robert Shearer Trades Battlefields for Surfboards and Student Mentorship
Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply
At just 14 years old, first-year Larry Flores set out to create something he never saw in the surf industry: a brand that felt like a community.What started as a simple sketch of items he’d take on a surf trip turned into Surf Trip Supply, a surfwear brand that has quickly built a strong following. Flores said Surf Trip Supply is about more than just clothing — … [Read more...] about Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply