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Pepperdine Monitoring the Knolls Wildfire – Final Update

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department is reporting they have the Knolls fire near Hughes Research Laboratory under control. Firefighters will remain in the area to conduct mop up operations and monitor the burn areas for the next several hours to ensure the fire is extinguished. At this time road closures remain in place on Malibu Canyon Road, and traffic may continue to to be impacted on Pacific Coast Highway.

This will be the final update on the fire unless conditions materially change.

Please be advised of the following:

  • Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. 
  • Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).

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Pepperdine Monitoring the Knolls Wildfire – Update #1

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Pepperdine continues to monitor the Knolls wildfire burning near Hughes Research Laboratory. The fire does not appear to be threatening campus at this time. The incident is visible from campus and the Los Angeles County Fire Department is using Alumni Park to support air operations. The fire is still burning, but Los Angeles County Fire has confirmed forward progress of the fire is stopped. Due to the fire, officials have closed Malibu Canyon Road. Traffic may also be restricted on Pacific Coast Highway.

Please be advised of the following:

  • Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. 
  • Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).

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Pepperdine Monitoring the Knolls Wildfire

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Pepperdine is monitoring the Knolls wildfire which is burning near Hughes Research Laboratory, 3477 Malibu Canyon Road, less than a mile from Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus. While the incident is visible from campus and the Los Angeles County Fire Department is using Alumni Park to support air operations, the fire is burning towards Civic Center Way and does not appear to be threatening campus at this time. Due to the fire, officials have closed Malibu Canyon Road to southbound traffic between Malibu Knolls Road to Pacific Coast Highway. Traffic may also be restricted on Pacific Coast Highway.

Please be advised of the following:

  • Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. 
  • Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).

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Payson Library Outdoor Study Spaces and COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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Payson Library Outdoor Study Spaces Now Available

As the University continues to implement allowances for limited on-campus activities currently permitted by Los Angeles County, Pepperdine Libraries is pleased to announce the opening of the outdoor study spaces at Payson Library. Spaces include the Payson Library courtyard and the Starbucks patio (Starbucks remains closed), which are available for both undergraduate and graduate student use and can be booked through the Payson Library reservation system. Hours of operation will be the same as those for Payson Library. Individuals must reserve a seat for outdoor study space and, depending on the location of their seat, check in with staff at either the front door of Payson Library or near the Starbucks entrance before occupying their seat.

Vaccine Update

Ventura County and Orange County have now authorized employees in the education sector to book appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees residing in these counties are strongly encouraged to make an appointment to receive the vaccine in their county. The University understands employees may be asked to provide proof of employment in the form of a Pepperdine ID and a current 2021 pay stub at the time of vaccination. If any additional documentation is requested, please contact Human Resources for assistance. 

In addition, the University anticipates Los Angeles County will authorize those working in the Education sector to begin receiving the vaccine next Monday, March 1. Once county officials release specific guidance on vaccine distribution for the education sector, the University will continue to share the latest updates about COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning, including if any additional proof of employment documentation is necessary. 

If you have any questions, including about accessing the state’s vaccine eligibility MyTurn system, contact the COVID-19 Information Line at 310.506.8111 or via email at covid19info@pepperdine.edu.

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