PCH to Close Wednesday at Noon

Posted on March 11, 2025, 6:48 PM

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Chautauqua Blvd to Carbon Beach Terrace will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles and debris removal crews beginning Wednesday at Noon due to potential debris and mudflows during the rain storm. Officials will reopen PCH after the storm passes and the roadway is clear.

Drivers should monitor road conditions, drive carefully, and allow for extra travel time as needed. Road conditions may change quickly. For the most up-to-date information about greater Los Angeles road conditions, visit www.sigalert.com. For information about roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). 

Remote Classes and Modified Operations Thursday on the Malibu Campus 

Posted on March 11, 2025, 1:03 PM

Weather forecasts call for the potential for heavy rainfall Wednesday evening and into Thursday for the Los Angeles area. Local officials plan to close Malibu Canyon Road from 6 PM on Wednesday, March 12, through some time on Thursday afternoon, March 13, though actual times are likely to be determined based on weather conditions and possible impacts to the road. 

Malibu Campus Classes, Operations, and Events
On Wednesday, March 12, all Malibu campus classes starting before 4 PM will be in person. All classes starting at 4 PM or later will be remote. Employees should plan to work their regularly scheduled day in person on the Malibu campus on Wednesday. 

On Thursday, March 13, the Malibu campus will shift to remote classes and critical support staffing.

Normal operations, including in-person classes, are expected to resume on the Malibu Campus on Friday, March 14. 

Those planning to attend a University event on the Malibu campus on Thursday should check with organizers regarding the event’s status. Athletic event updates will be posted on the University Athletics website. The status of Center for the Arts events is available via the CFA website.

Potential Evacuation Warnings
Los Angeles County officials may issue evacuation warnings for areas east of the Malibu campus affected by the recent fires due to the potential for debris flows from the rain, which could impact roads. Individuals who reside off-campus in areas under evacuation warnings and orders should follow law enforcement directives. As a reminder for those off-campus, evacuation warnings are not orders to leave, and are issued to remind individuals to be vigilant and to give residents time to prepare. 

While hazardous conditions on the Malibu campus are unlikely, Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee will communicate instructions to the University community via Everbridge if needed. Drivers should monitor road conditions, drive carefully, and allow for extra travel time as needed. Road conditions may change quickly. For the most up-to-date information about greater Los Angeles road conditions, visit www.sigalert.com. For information about roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). 

In-Person Classes and Normal Operations to Resume Monday on the Malibu Campus 

Posted on February 16, 2025, 6:24 PM

Officials confirm Malibu Canyon Road has reopened. As noted in Friday’s community message, the University’s Malibu campus will resume normal operations and in-person classes on Monday, February 17.

Drivers should monitor road conditions, drive carefully, and allow for extra travel time as needed. Road conditions may change quickly. For the most up-to-date information about greater Los Angeles road conditions, visit www.sigalert.com. For information about roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

Normal Operations and In-Person Classes Monday with Malibu Canyon Road Expected to Reopen Over the Weekend

Posted on February 14, 2025, 5:25 PM Updated on February 14, 2025, 5:55 PM

Pepperdine’s Malibu campus fared well during this week’s rainstorms, only resulting in minor leaks and nuisance debris flows, thanks to the diligent efforts of staff to prepare the campus and respond during the rainstorm.

Officials are indicating they expect to reopen Malibu Canyon Road over the weekend, though Pacific Coast Highway south of campus will remain closed (currently near Carbon Mesa Terrace) as crews continue to address debris flows caused by the recent storm. 

The University’s Malibu campus will resume normal operations and in-person classes on Monday, February 17.

Drivers should monitor road conditions, drive carefully, and allow for extra travel time as needed. Road conditions may change quickly. For the most up-to-date information about greater Los Angeles road conditions, visit www.sigalert.com. For information about roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).