Latest Event Updates

Franklin Fire – Update #13

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Campus Operations and Conditions

The Franklin Fire which is now approximately 4,000 acres and has moved away from campus. As fire crews continue work on containment in the Santa Monica Mountains, operations on the Malibu campus will continue to be modified for the remainder of this week. Therefore, all Malibu campus staff, including Critical Support Personnel, should check with their supervisors about whether they should report to campus or may work remotely on Thursday and Friday. All other campuses remain open and operational. A limited number of graduate classes may be meeting, and students should follow faculty guidance.

Dining Services will operate on the following modified schedule beginning Thursday and extending through the rest of the holiday period: Waves Cafe will be open 7:30 AM to 7 PM, and Starbucks and Nature’s Edge will be open from 8 AM to 3 PM. All other dining locations will be closed. Payson Library will operate on a modified schedule for the remainder of the week and will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM through Friday. 

An air quality alert has been issued for Malibu through 7 PM Thursday due to wildfire smoke. The air quality on campus is moderate and improving which means it is safe for normal activities, and those who are more sensitive can consider their personal needs.

Road Conditions

Currently, there is not an open roadway for everyone to return to campus. Once there is, the EOC will share the update with the community. Current road conditions are noted below, but may change rapidly:

  • Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Drive to PCH; 
  • Topanga Canyon Boulevard has reopened and is operational in both directions.
  • PCH is closed from Tuna Canyon to Kanan Dume Road, with exit access from campus using John Tyler Drive. Law enforcement is allowing exit onto PCH, but may not permit re-entry back to campus.

Faculty/Staff Work for Next Week

All faculty and staff should assume normal operations beginning Monday, December 16, including regularly scheduled work shifts and work locations, will resume at all campuses on Monday, December 16, unless otherwise noted. Conditions may change, and supervisors are expected to share expectations regarding employee work schedules. Please contact Human Resources (310.506.4397 or humanresources@pepperdine.edu) with any questions or concerns.

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Power Restored to the Malibu Campus Update #12

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Power has been restored to the Malibu campus. Based on this availability, and the significant improvements in the fire conditions, this will be the last University update provided through Everbridge.  From here forward, University updates will be provided by email and posted on the University’s emergency page. Law enforcement continues to enforce road blocks on Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway.

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Shelter In Place Lifted Again – Update #11

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While the Franklin Fire continues to burn in the Santa Monica mountains, active flames remain diminished on the campus, with a few spot fires, and periodic hot spots, all of which are being addressed by fire personnel. Accordingly, last night’s shelter-in-place protocol for the Malibu campus community is lifted as of 6:30am. Breakfast will be served in Waves Cafe between 7:30am and 9:30am.

As a reminder about the ongoing power outage, Southern California Edison will seek confirmation from response agencies to inspect their circuits before restoring power, which will hopefully occur today. 

Current road conditions are noted below, but these change rapidly:

  • Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Drive to PCH; 
  • Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains closed to all but local traffic;
  • PCH is closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Dume Road, with exit access from John Tyler Drive. Law enforcement is allowing exit onto PCH, but likely may not permit re-entry back to campus.

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Update #10 – Malibu Campus / Franklin Fire Update

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Fire activity around Pepperdine’s Malibu campus has greatly diminished as the Franklin Fire has burned through most of the fuel immediately surrounding campus, but some flames are still visible in small pockets of campus. Firefighters continue to respond to and put out lingering hot spots and protect structures. Early analysis indicates there has been little to no damage to structures around campus, and no injuries have been reported. The EOC continues to monitor conditions on campus and within the local Malibu area while firefighters put out lingering fires. The community will remain in the shelter-in-place protocol in the Payson Library and the Tyler Campus Center overnight, and an announcement will be made in the morning when it can be lifted.

With regard to the ongoing power outage, Southern California Edison (SCE) has indicated that they must inspect their circuits before restoring power. They also require confirmation from response agencies that roadways and conditions are safe to proceed with these inspections, which they anticipate will occur tomorrow morning.

Current road conditions are noted below:

  • Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Drive to PCH; 
  • PCH is closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Dume Road, with no current exit access turning right from John Tyler Drive.

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