Latest Event Updates

Rain Expected Next Week

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Pepperdine officials are monitoring the weather forecast which anticipates rain in Southern California from Sunday through Wednesday. The National Weather Service is suggesting the storm may result in less rain than the previous storm and with slower anticipated rates of rainfall. However, flooding, debris flows, and/or impacts to roads may still be possible.

The University’s Southern California campuses are currently fully operational and expected to remain operational throughout the upcoming weather system. 

The University’s Emergency Operations Committee will continue to monitor forecasts and evaluate conditions and campus impacts, including any road closures, and information from government officials and other local resources. Decisions regarding class cancellations and campus operations, are typically made by the Emergency Operations Committee and communicated as early as possible and no later than approximately 6 AM on any impacted day.

All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about road and campus conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Pepperdine Campus Operations Normal Following Earthquake

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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California today at 1:47 PM Pacific Time with a reported epicenter near Decker Canyon, with at least two smaller aftershocks following shortly thereafter. The shaking from the initial earthquake was felt on the University’s Southern California campuses, and in particular at Malibu and Calabasas. At this time, the University is not aware of any injuries or damage as a result of the earthquake. Utility service continues at all University campuses, and there are no reported impacts to campus routes. 

In case of an earthquake, the Pepperdine community is reminded to follow the Duck, Cover, and Hold On procedures:

  • Duck under an object, such as a desk or table if inside, to prevent any falling objects from hitting you;
  • Cover your head and neck;
  • Hold on to the furniture to ensure it does not shake/move away from you. 
  • When the shaking stops, leave the building. 

Additional information regarding earthquake preparedness is available on the University’s Emergency Information website.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu, West Los Angeles.

In-Person Classes and Normal Operations to Resume on Campuses Tuesday

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Pepperdine officials continue to monitor the weather conditions in Southern California that began Sunday and are expected to continue into the week. The forecast for the remainder of today and into tomorrow indicates less precipitation compared to the last 24 hours. Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Road, and Pacific Coast Highway are currently open, and the commute to Southern California campuses on Monday morning was reasonable and free from major delays. 

Based on this information and positive facilities reports from our campuses, University officials plan to resume in-person classes and normal operations at all Southern California campuses Tuesday. This includes a resumption of the Calabasas – Malibu shuttle on a modified schedule. For this week it will depart Calabasas at 7:20 AM and then leave the Malibu campus at 5:15 PM, with no service in between those hours.

If conditions change and normal operations cannot resume tomorrow, University officials will notify the community by approximately 6 AM tomorrow morning. 

All 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: 

  • Malibu Campus Road hotline: 310.506.ROAD (7623) 
  • Pepperdine’s Toll-Free Emergency Hotline: 888.286.5659
  • Emergency Information Page: emergency.pepperdine.edu

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Encino, Irvine, Malibu.

Malibu Canyon Closed

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Malibu Canyon Road is currently closed due to flooding in some areas along the roadway. Officials have not released an estimated timeframe for re-opening the road.

All Pepperdine community members are encouraged to limit driving, and if driving, 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: 

As a reminder, please review the message from the University’s Emergency Operations Committee sent earlier this evening canceling In-Person Classes and modifying campus operations for tomorrow, February 5, 2024.  

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.