Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate correspondent, addresses an audience of Pepperdine students and Malibu residents in Elkins Auditorium April 3. Following his speech, a Q&A session allowed attendees to engage with him on climate-related topics. Photo by Nora Moriarty-McLaughlinBill Weir, CNN's chief climate correspondent and Seaver College alumnus ('90), returned to his alma … [Read more...] about Bill Weir talks solutions at Climate Calling 2025
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‘MRCA has blood on their hands’: Malibu residents demand accountability After Fires
Frustrated Malibu residents packed the Malibu High School auditorium Saturday, Jan. 25, for a town hall hosted by the City of Malibu — aimed at discussing rebuilding plans post-Palisades Fire and providing residents with a place to ask their questions.Residents who spoke during the meeting aired their frustrations — saying communication failures were caused by … [Read more...] about ‘MRCA has blood on their hands’: Malibu residents demand accountability After Fires
Students Turn to Various Platforms, Apps During L.A. County Fires
Red Flag warnings and dangerously high winds created rapidly changing conditions during the recent Franklin and Palisades fires. Due to these fast-changing conditions, students turned to various platforms to stay up to date with information. The Franklin Fire ignited Dec. 9, while students were studying for finals. One month later, the Palisades Fire sparked as students were … [Read more...] about Students Turn to Various Platforms, Apps During L.A. County Fires
Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides
Firefighters are continuing to fight the Franklin Fire, which ignited Dec. 9 around 11 p.m. in Malibu Canyon, south of Piuma Road.Malibu was under a red flag warning at the time the fire ignited, with high Santa Ana winds and low humidity.Monday, Dec. 9: Late NightShortly after the fire started, Pepperdine lost power. At the time of the power outage, the Franklin Fire had … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides
Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse
A helicopter works to extinguish the Franklin Fire which ignited Dec. 9. The blaze spread throughout Malibu. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bough The Franklin Fire took the Pepperdine community by surprise coming very late in the 2024 fire season. As students studied for finals in the evening of Monday, Dec. 9, the power went out as the Franklin Fire ignited. Events of Monday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse
