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Local Malibu Businesses Struggle in the Fire Aftermath

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Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Local Malibu Businesses Struggle in the Fire Aftermath

GoLocalMalibu: Bingo Supports Local Businesses

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Malibu Pacific Church is encouraging Malibu residents to participate in GoLocalMalibu, an initiative they introduced in January to help local businesses find normalcy after the L.A. Country fires. The idea behind the initiative is to help out struggling businesses and give residents a chance to show support for the community. Residents play blackout bingo with the partnered … [Read more...] about GoLocalMalibu: Bingo Supports Local Businesses

Malibu Inspires a Lifestyle of Wellness and Healthy Habits

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Surrounded by beaches, mountains, fitness studios and health-conscious grocery stores, the environment in Malibu encourages a lifestyle where those in it are constantly encouraged to prioritize health. Junior Fadé Akinfe said Malibu’s vibrant, health-focused lifestyle sets it apart from other cities. This beach community creates an atmosphere where residents are … [Read more...] about Malibu Inspires a Lifestyle of Wellness and Healthy Habits

Tourists Replace Student Population in Malibu

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Video by Miles Campbell. Package originally aired on the March. 12 in the NewsWaves 32 Special Edition: The Class of COVID. With COVID-19 keeping Pepperdine students at home, many local businesses and restaurants in Malibu felt the effects of the lack of students in the area. As a college town for around 3,500 undergraduate college students as of 2020, Malibu typically … [Read more...] about Tourists Replace Student Population in Malibu

Explore Year-Round Hidden Gems In Malibu As Summer Ends

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For college students nationwide, August is the month when summer comes to a close, and many reflect on how quickly summer minutes flew by.However, there is also a feeling of melancholy seeping through the flurry of first-day jitters and overwhelming emotions as students say goodbye to summer and strive to find and perfect that school-life balance. Below are suggestions of … [Read more...] about Explore Year-Round Hidden Gems In Malibu As Summer Ends