Malibu

Red Flag Warning October 15-16, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Los Angeles and Ventura county coastal and valley areas, including Malibu and Calabasas, from 6 AM Thursday, October 15 through 10 PM Friday, October 16 due to low humanities of 5-15% and Santa Ana winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH. 

Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to:

  • Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus, call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911.
  • Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished.
  • Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings.
  • Consider taking down umbrellas and moving patio furniture inside.

During Red Flag conditions, Southern California Edison (SCE) may issue a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), a preemptive deenergization of electrical circuits in an attempt to prevent power lines from starting a potential wildfire. This may result in the loss of power for a Pepperdine campus. While SCE has promised to advise the community in advance, and University officials are in regular communication with SCE representatives, the community should nevertheless be prepared for the possibility of a loss of power. Further details on a PSPS and how you can prepare are available here. 

The Department of Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires. Additional information regarding Red Flag Warnings and Pepperdine’s wildfire response plans is available on the University’s Emergency Information Page.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Malibu Canyon Road Remains Closed Following Water Main Break

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Malibu Canyon Road remains closed between Mulholland Drive and Lost Hills Road due to a water main break. While the pipeline has been repaired and officials are continuing to restore the road, it is not yet open. The University will continue to update the road conditions hotline with the current status of the road as officials continue their work. Even if Malibu Canyon Road remains closed in the morning, normal operations will continue tomorrow at all Southern California campuses and are expected to continue throughout the week. 

Malibu Canyon Road remains open in both directions south of Mulholland Drive. All other routes to campus remain open, including Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), and Kanan Dume Road South to PCH and North to the 101 freeway.

Everyone should plan for a potentially slower commute, since your typical route to/from the Malibu campus may not be accessible and/or traffic may be heavier than normal. Confirm road conditions before departing. Employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Malibu Canyon Road Expected To Reopen Late Tonight Following Water Main Break

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Malibu Canyon Road remains closed between Mulholland Drive and Lost Hills Road due to a water main break. The pipeline has been repaired. Officials are working to restore the road and currently estimate reopening it at 8 PM this evening, though the timeline could shift as the work progresses.

Malibu Canyon Road remains open in both directions south of Mulholland Drive. All other routes to campus remain open, including Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), and Kanan Dume Road South to PCH and North to the 101 freeway.

Normal operations will continue today at all Southern California campuses and are expected to continue throughout the week. Everyone should plan for a potentially slower commute, since your typical route to/from the Malibu campus may not be accessible and/or traffic may be heavier than normal. Confirm road conditions before departing. Employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Malibu Canyon Road Is Closed Due To A Water Main Break. Pepperdine Operations Normal

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Malibu Canyon Road remains closed between Mulholland Drive and Lost Hills Road due to a water main break which occurred last evening. There is currently no estimated time for re-opening the road. 

Malibu Canyon Road is open in both directions south of Mulholland Drive. All other routes to campus are open, including Pacific Coast Highway and Kanan Dume Road South to Pacific Coast Highway.

Normal operations will continue today at all southern California campuses and are expected to continue throughout the week.

Everyone should plan for a potentially longer commute, since your typical route to the Malibu campus may not be available and/or traffic may be heavier than normal. Confirm road conditions before departing. Employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.