Warm, strong winds bring hotter temperatures, higher allergens and potential for bigger fires.
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Beating the Heat: Why There’s No AC in the Dorms and What To Do About It
What students, the university, and Apple’s “Sleep Guru” have to say about beating the heat on campus.
Wanted: Rain Boots
“Bring your rain boots to Malibu,” said no one ever. As a native Washingtonian, I own a pair of bright yellow rain boots perfect for splashing in all of the puddles that accumulate on the side of the road or for trekking through grass and mud. They’re perfect in the Seattle weather and are an […]
Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Heavy rainfall from a series of storms prompted public school closures, evacuations, dangerous road conditions and two injuries in Malibu.
When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Graphic by Nate Barton I have friends from across the United States who enjoy the rain. They make a cup of their favorite coffee or tea, put on a cozy sweater and blanket and then sit on a covered porch and enjoy the atmosphere. They’ve created a wonderful memory of the rain that will last […]
Homeless Encampment Starts Malibu Fire
It was what everyone feared when a fire erupted this week amid red flag conditions. Firefighters were called at 3:15 on Monday morning to deal with an initially reported 6-acre fire near the Malibu Knolls neighborhood in the Malibu Civic Center area. Mayor Skylar Peak said the fire was started by a homeless encampment. He said […]
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
These cooler temperatures come after a drastic temperature change as residents experienced record breaking heat just last week. But that did not stop the Calabasas residents from enjoying the fall season. NewsWaves reporter Kristin Vartan went to the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival to speak with families.
I Dropped My Toothbrush on a Hostel Bedroom Floor: Lessons I Learned While Traveling Between Semesters
Art by Peau Porotesano There are some moments in life you can’t change; like the time I dropped my toothbrush on the floor of a hostel in Bern, Switzerland. That toothbrush, which I should have burned on the spot, but instead discarded as quickly as possible, is a good metaphor for all the disastrous events […]
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Polar vortex causes rocky start to spring
As the beginning of January brought the end of winter break, students packed their bags, traded beloved pajamas for pants and prepared to begin spring semester classes. Returning to Malibu after the new year often produces feelings of motivation, anticipation and nostalgia for Netflix. But for some, this travel season was infiltrated by stress brought […]
