Editor's note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, "PCH: A Perfect Storm" to encapsulate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about How Weather on PCH Impacts Commutes
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Opinion: Zoom Class Should Be Required in Heavy Rain
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Pepperdine is a beautiful university with stunning views all around. It is also an outdoor campus. On days when it is 75 degrees and sunny, students can soak up the sunshine as they walk from class to class or lounge in the many … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zoom Class Should Be Required in Heavy Rain
Rain Doesn’t Keep Surfers Out of the Water
Mar Vista resident David Johnson surfs at First Point in Malibu on Jan. 15, during a weather advisory. It began raining shortly after the end of his session. Photos by Melissa Auchard Malibu’s dazzling blue ocean turned a murky brown after an onslaught of rain in early January. Logs, sticks and trash filled beaches along the Pacific Coast. The rain spread other debris — like … [Read more...] about Rain Doesn’t Keep Surfers Out of the Water