Latest Event Updates

Gas Leak on the Malibu Campus

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There is a gas leak on the Malibu campus near the Mountain construction site. Preliminary reports indicate that a gas line was accidentally struck by a contractor. The gas company is on scene to address the leak. 

The Los Angeles County Fire County and Department of Public Safety (DPS) are on-site and have closed Benton Way and John Tyler Drive to all traffic to allow emergency response crews to access and resolve the leak. Please avoid these areas to allow for unimpeded emergency vehicle access. 

At this time, for the safety of our residents, all students in the following residence halls are required to vacate the premises immediately:

  • Eden House
  • Crown House
  • Shaffer House
  • Lovernich Apartments

Please follow the directions of first responders on the ground and ensure all doors are closed behind you as you exit. If you are in a nearby building and smell gas, please evacuate and contact DPS immediately at (310) 506-4441.

We are working closely with the fire department and utility crews to resolve this situation as quickly and safely as possible. 

Thank you for your immediate cooperation and patience.

This entry was posted in Malibu.

Pepperdine Monitoring This Week’s Rain Forecast

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The National Weather Service is forecasting a rainstorm this week in Southern California beginning on Sunday, February 15, 2026, through Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Los Angeles County officials have forecast the potential for a low level of mud/debris flows for affected areas, including the Palisades and Franklin burn scars. The University has prepared the Malibu campus for this rain event and anticipates the campus will fare well. While the risk to Pepperdine’s campus is low, debris and mudflow, and localized street flooding in the area are possible. 

County officials have indicated only evacuation warnings (not evacuation orders) across the local area will likely be announced later today. At this time, there are no anticipated preemptive road closures for Malibu Canyon Road or Pacific Coast Highway, though conditions could change as the storm progresses. Updates specific to roads near the Malibu campus will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Please monitor the road hotline for further changes to road closures. 

The University plans to continue with normal operations at all campuses, including classes as scheduled, all week. 

Please exercise caution when traveling to and from campus, allow extra time for your commute, and stay informed about weather or road conditions. Greater Los Angeles road conditions are available at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Traffic Accident in Malibu Canyon Causing Delays

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A traffic accident on Malibu Canyon Road near Francisco Ranch Road is causing significant delays in both directions. First responders are expected to be on scene for the next several hours. Allow yourself extra time to transit the canyon or use alternative routes to and from 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 online at www.sigalert.com.  

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Traffic Accident in Malibu Canyon Causing Delays

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A traffic accident on Malibu Canyon Road near the tunnel is causing significant delays in both directions, which will exist until the scene is cleared. Allow yourself extra time to transit the canyon or use alternative routes to and from 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 online at www.sigalert.com.  

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.