Pepperdine Monitoring Two Southern California Wildfires

Posted on June 29, 2017, 4:14 PM Updated on June 29, 2017, 4:19 PM

Pepperdine University officials are currently monitoring two wildfires near Pepperdine campuses.

• The Stokes Fire, in Calabasas near the intersection of Malibu Canyon and Mulholland is approximately 30-50 acres.
• The Topanga Fire, in Malibu near the intersection of Topanga Canyon and PCH is approximately 50 acres.

Los Angeles County Fire is fighting both fires with both ground crews and air support. Additionally an incident command post for the fires will be setup at Pepperdine’s Drescher Campus.

Road Closures at this time include:

• Topanga Canyon
• PCH at Sunset Boulevard

Malibu Classes Cancelled

Posted on February 17, 2017, 3:33 PM Updated on February 17, 2017, 3:34 PM

Due to inclement weather, intermittent power outages, and intermittent road closures, Pepperdine officials have cancelled classes and closed the Malibu and Calabasas campuses at 3:30 PM on Friday, February 17, 2017 for the remainder of the day. All other campuses remain open and classes are to be held as scheduled.

Malibu and Calabasas campus staff are also released except for Critical Support Personnel. Staff departing campus should coordinate with their supervisors.

Currently the following routes to campus are impacted:

• Malibu Canyon has been closed intermittently as the county clears debris

As conditions change, updates will be available on the University’s Road conditions hotline (310) 506-ROAD (7623) and the University’s Emergency Information Page, http://emergency.pepperdine.edu.