Malibu

Kanan Dume Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident and Downed Power Lines

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As a result of a two-vehicle traffic accident on Kanan Dume Road that caused downed power lines, Kanan Dume Road is currently closed from PCH to Tunnel #1, for at least the next few hours. Southern California Edison is responding. Drivers should should plan alternate routes when traveling in or around the Malibu area. Malibu Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway remain open at this time. 

Road conditions may change as crews continue their response and assessment. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed at www.sigalert.com. Updates specific to roads near the Malibu campus will be provided on the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

As always, the University continues to encourage community members to use caution, allow extra travel time, and remain alert to traffic and road condition updates.

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Pepperdine Monitoring Rain Forecast Thursday and Friday

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The National Weather Service is forecasting a rainstorm this weekend with periods of moderate to heavy rain in Southern California beginning Thursday, November 13. Los Angeles County officials have indicated their lowest mud/debris forecast for areas in Los Angeles County, including those affected by the Palisades and Franklin Fires, meaning small isolated debris and mudflows and street flooding are possible. The County has also issued associated evacuation warnings for Thursday evening at 6 pm, including for areas in the Franklin burn scar. This means people should be aware of the rain event and be prepared to take action if needed at the direction of local authorities. Additionally, the University has prepared the Malibu campus for rainstorms and anticipates the campus will fare well in the storm. There are no anticipated peremptory road closures in our area for Malibu Canyon Road or Pacific Coast Highway.

At this time, Pepperdine University will have normal operations, including classes as scheduled on Thursday, November 13th, Friday, November 14th, and through the weekend. The University is actively monitoring the forecast and communicating closely with local and regional partners. If conditions change necessitating alternate plans, changes to University classes and operations will be communicated:

  • By 7 PM the night before the scheduling change takes effect if situational changes are known in advance; or 
  • As soon as possible after the University learns of changed conditions that result in an impact to classes and operations.

Please exercise caution when traveling to and from campus, allow extra time for your commute, and stay informed about changing weather or road conditions. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com. If changes are announced to roads near the Malibu campus, updates will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

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Power Outage on Malibu Campus – Update #1

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Storm-related challenges caused damage to the main electrical circuit servicing the Malibu campus. This led to a power outage at the Malibu campus earlier this morning. Southern California Edison (SCE) quickly restored the University’s electrical service with a temporary solution. SCE is now completing repairs on the electrical circuit and advises there may be another short power shutdown between 3 PM and 6 PM tonight to accomplish these final repairs.

As a reminder, during power outages, the community can expect the following on the Malibu campus:

  • All buildings have some form of power for emergency egress lighting.
  • Access control (to enter buildings, including the residence halls) switches to battery backup and remains active.
  • The Tyler Campus Center (TCC) and Payson Library have emergency power from backup generators, including for lighting. In TCC, some outlets are also energized. 
  • WiFi is supported by backup generators in TCC and Payson Library. 
  • Waves Cafe will be ready to serve a modified food service soon after the generator restores power to cooking equipment.
  • Once power is restored, WiFi service takes about 15 minutes to re-establish across campus.
  • In the event of a prolonged power outage, the University’s Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) will communicate with the University community.

The rain is forecasted to taper off this afternoon, and the University will proceed with normal operations and classes as regularly scheduled on all Southern California campuses tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Drivers should monitor road conditions, drive carefully, and allow for extra travel time as needed. Road conditions may change quickly. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com. As changes are announced to roads near the Malibu campus, updates will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

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Power Outage on Malibu Campus

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The Malibu campus experienced a brief power outage this morning. Power is currently back on across campus, but there may be continuing power surges or additional outages throughout the day. Students and faculty may be experiencing challenges with online classes because of this disruption. The University’s WiFi service will be restored shortly. After each power outage or surge, it typically takes about 15 minutes to restore the WiFi service. 

The University is actively working with Southern California Edison to determine the cause of the outages.

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