Malibu
Subject: Malibu Campus Coyote Awareness
Following several coyote sightings on the Malibu campus during the spring 2023 term, Pepperdine would like to educate the University community regarding what to do when coyotes are seen on campus to ensure all are informed of, but not alarmed by, the wildlife with whom we share the Santa Monica Mountains.
As a reminder, if you encounter a coyote:
- Respect the animal.
- Do not feed wildlife.
- Do not approach the animal; leave space for the animal to escape.
- Maintain eye contact and move away slowly.
- Do not run. Running could trigger the animal’s instinct to chase you.
- Appear as large, loud, and powerful as possible.
- Shine a bright light at the animal, especially at night.
- If there are small children or pets present, pick them up immediately. Additionally, do not leave them unattended outside.
- Throw rocks, sticks, or anything else you can find toward the animal if it approaches you.
The University encourages you to remain aware of the environment and your surroundings when hiking, biking, or jogging alone especially from dusk until dawn when coyotes are most active. Public Safety security escorts are available on the Malibu campus 24/7 by calling Public Safety Dispatch at 310.506.4442. If you see a coyote on or near the Malibu campus, please report the incident to Public Safety at 310.506.4441. If safe to do so, please take a picture and/or video and send it to Public Safety via the LiveSafe app.
Malibu Canyon Road Scheduled to Be Closed on Friday, March 24, 2023 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Malibu Canyon Road is scheduled to be closed from Civic Center Drive to Piuma Road on Friday, March 24, from 9 AM to 3 PM for pothole repairs. The Malibu campus is expected to remain open, with business operations and classes proceeding as normal.
Please allow for extra time when traveling to campus during that time period and utilize alternate routes. Drivers are encouraged to call Pepperdine’s Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD) for the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed on the Sigalert website.
Malibu Canyon Closed Due to Another Rockslide
Malibu Canyon Road is closed again in both directions from Piuma to Seaver Drive due to another rockslide. The Malibu Campus remains open, classes are proceeding as scheduled, and normal business operations are expected to continue throughout the day.
University officials encourage you to utilize alternative routes to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus, as Malibu Canyon Road may continue to open and close throughout the day as conditions change.
For the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed on the Sigalert website.
Malibu Canyon Reopened
Malibu Canyon Road has reopened following a closure earlier this morning.
The Malibu Campus is open, classes are proceeding as scheduled, and normal business operations are expected to continue throughout the day. Please allow for extra time when traveling to campus.
For the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed on the Sigalert website.
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