A two-seater plane crashed into the surf line of Carbon Beach, just east of Malibu Pier, Friday about 5:14 p.m. The two occupants of the plane who were rescued suffered injuries, although officials could not disclose the extent of their injuries nor their identities. They were airlifted to UCLA Medical Center. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Photo by John Bakken Oct 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008 Edition. Plus, we're hearing loud and clear from many of our sellers that they're comfortable with lowering their listing prices if it means getting offers and selling quickly. (Malibu Times, CA)
The Los Angeles Regional Paparazzi Task Force, consisting of officials from several local cities, representatives from law enforcement, an executive from the Screen Actors Guild and a legal scholar from Pepperdine University, as well as Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich, met in Malibu last week to discuss ways to enforce existing laws to prevent the harassment by paparazzi. Photo by Nora Fleming / TMT Oct 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008 Edition. "Kelly Chapman Meyer, former PTA president at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School, read the Los Angeles task force a letter from school principal Chi Kim about the increasing amount of voyeurism throughout the school day."The presence of paparazzi creates anxiety in our students and creates an unsafe situation," Kim wrote. "Any parent who is faced with a stranger approaching their child goes into protection mode. (Malibu Times, CA)
He wants the big picture Oct 8, 2008
He found a patron, enrolled in Pepperdine University and then promptly quit school to become a filmmaker himself. Since then he has made Hollywood friends, secured funding for his project, shot most of his footage. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Volleyball Begins Three-Match Homestand Oct 8, 2008
The Bulldogs will play at Pepperdine University Thursday, Oct. 16 and at Loyola Marymount University Saturday, Oct. 18 ... The Gaels, who received votes in the latest AVCA Top-25 poll, lost a tough 3-2 decision to #15 Pepperdine University it their opening WCC match of the season ... The Broncos defeated both Loyola Marymount University (3-1) and #15 Pepperdine University (3-2) to open WCC action last weekend. (Gozags.com)
Johnson, seeking a second term on council, eyes financial plans for Lodi Oct 8, 2008
Education: Bachelor's Degree in journalism from St. Bonaventure University in New York, various business-related courses at Pepperdine University in Southern California. Occupation: Semi-retired real estate appraiser. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A for bidding on foreclosures Oct 7, 2008
"With a public auction, if there is some chicanery going on between the trustee and lender, that won't be hidden," said Grant Nelson, a law professor at Pepperdine University who has written extensively about the auction process. "And if there are bidders who are colluding, that will be obvious too.". (Yahoo News -- Real Estate)
Cal chancellor calls tree-sit protest 'racism' Oct 6, 2008
Newsom's bit is fine - but apparently not the part where Pepperdine University law Professor Richard Peterson warns that, if same-sex marriages remain on the books, people could be sued over personal beliefs, churches could lose their tax exemptions, and gay marriage could be "taught in public schools.". A number of alumni who saw the ad contacted the university president's office to protest what appeared to be Pepperdine's own endorsement of Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Supreme Court to rule on drugmaker's immunity Oct 6, 2008
Conservative scholar Douglas Kmiec, a Pepperdine University law professor, said the court's approach to such questions appears to reflect Roberts' background as a business lawyer, "a desire to have a uniform federal interpretation ... so you don't have to deal with 50 states' interpretations.". Nasty words. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
'Down the road' less traveled (6) Oct 4, 2008
Christensen, a San Diego native and Pepperdine University alumnus, discovered his love for travel while studying abroad in France. The current Malibu resident, who runs the financial aspects of "Down the Road" and manages several valet parking operations in the Los Angeles area, said his inspiration to make the documentary was amplified by his own Latin roots. (Malibu Times, CA)
Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology and Partners Celebrate the Urban Initiative Inaugural Event Oct 3, 2008
Groundbreaking Program Prepares Education and Mental Health Professionals for Long-Term Work in Underserved Communities LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) will celebrate the inauguration of its Urban Initiative on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. The Urban Initiative is an umbrella program developed by Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology to... (PR Newswire)
Dennis Prager Oct 3, 2008
He holds an honorary doctorate of law from Pepperdine University. Mr. Prager has lectured on all 7 continents, in 45 U.S. states and in 9 of Canada's 10 provinces. (Townhall.com)
Little known parking law leaves car owners livid (209) Sep 25, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008 Edition. I'm a graduate student and don't have that kind of money. (Malibu Times, CA)
Lions Host Cal State Bakersfield Friday Sep 24, 2008
The University of San Diego is ranked No. 15 in the CSTV/AVCA Coaches Poll, while Pepperdine University is ranked No. 13 in the Volleyball Magazine Poll and just recently broke into the top 20 CSTV/AVCA Poll at No. 16, which is five spots up from last week. At 12-0, Pepperdine is one of only six teams in the country to remain undefeated. (Lmulions.com)
Women's Basketball Faces Challenging Schedule Sep 23, 2008
The Bulldogs will make their WCC home debut Jan. 22 with a contest against Pepperdine University. The Zags, who finished 13-1 in the WCC for the second straight season in 2008, will conclude the regular season by hosting the University of San Diego Feb. 28. (Gozags.com)
Change 2.0 Suggests Anxiety in Obama Camp Sep 19, 2008
Michael J. Wissot, a managing general partner at SymAction Communications and an adjunct professor of communication at Pepperdine University, worked for Sen. John McCain in Washington and in Phoenix, Ariz. (Newsmax)
Art and spirituality: Carolyn Kleefeld Sep 18, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008 Edition. While a lot of artists today seem calculating and their work focuses more on what their careers are all about, Carolyn is an innocent. (Malibu Times, CA)
Constitution Day Quiz Sep 17, 2008
David Davenport is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and Gordon Lloyd is professor of public policy at Pepperdine University. This article appeared on page B - 11 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Forai Player of the Week; Lions No. 6 Sep 11, 2008
Cal, USC, Stanford University and the UCLA retained their positions at No. 1, No. 2, 3 and 4, respectively, from the preseason poll, while Pepperdine University jumped two spots to No. 5 after ranking seventh in the preseason. LMU, the University of California-Irvine, Long Beach State University, the University of California-San Diego and the University of California-Santa Barbara ranked No. 6-10 to round out an All-California Top 10. (Lmulions.com)
A paddling ceremony took place at Paradise Cove on Sept. 3 in memory of former Baywatch Malibu Rescue Boat captain Jack Campbell. The 56-year Malibu resident known to many as \"Capt. Jack\" died last month at age 70 following a long illness. He was a Baywatch captain For 35 years. Photo by Tricia Wilcox/TMT Sep 11, 2008
Jack" died last month at age 70 following a long illness. He was a Baywatch captain For 35 years. Photo by Tricia Wilcox/TMT Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 1:39 PM PDT Pepperdine offers memorial events on 9/11Pepperdine University will offer several events on Thursday to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.Nearly 3,000 American flags will be displayed at Alumni Park, the expansive lawn below the Pepperdine University Theme Tower along Malibu Canyon... (Malibu Times, CA)
Lions Host Ohio State in Home-Opener Sep 10, 2008
The University of San Diego is ranked No. 20 in the CSTV/AVCA Coaches Poll, while Pepperdine University is ranked No. 13 in the Volleyball Magazine Poll and just recently broke into the top 25 CSTV/AVCA Poll at No. 24. Several players in the WCC rank among the nation's best in several categories. (Lmulions.com)
WWU's Schneider among nominees for 2008 NCAA Woman of the Year award Sep 10, 2008
West Coast Conference Jenna Shay Pepperdine University (Division I) Soccer. West Coast Conference Stephanie Cox (Lopez) University of Portland (Division I) Soccer. (Wwuvikings.com)
Pension spiking will cost Californians Sep 9, 2008
Gary M. Galles is an economics professor at Pepperdine University. This article appeared on page B - 7 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
3 candidates running in Pa. auditor general race Sep 8, 2008
Aside from being elected student body president at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. Beiler has been involved with behind-the-scenes campaign work and served as Lancaster County Republican Party chairman from 2000 to 2002. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Just a few things writer learned about Obama Sep 6, 2008
Even K. Kmiec, a constitutional scholar from Pepperdine University, said that Justice Thomas is one of the best appointments ever made by any president in recent times. Obama also said he would not have nominated A. Scalia or J. Roberts; these are also two of the best justices we have. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'Gossip' glam Sep 4, 2008
She's an international studies major at Pepperdine University. She loves the style of Blair Waldorf, played by , but admits she's more of a Serena Van Der Woodsen ( ) when it comes to her own wardrobe. (Chicago Tribune)
Toreros Head to Pepperdine Nike Challenge this Weekend Sep 4, 2008
LIVE STATS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND: Both of this weekends matches will have live stats available, courtesy of Pepperdine University. In order to access the live stats feed, simply go to the usdtoreros. (Usdtoreros.com)
Local student blows academic doors off Harvard with 4.0 GPA Sep 3, 2008
With that attitude, heaven help the opponents she faces when she becomes an entertainment lawyer, a profession she plans to pursue after law school, which she hopes to do at Pepperdine University. We wish her every success -- and we hope she gets a few smart-mouth dorm friends just to make the road to her juris doctorate a sure thing. (Fresno Bee)
Local Harvard grad gets a rare 4.0 GPA Sep 2, 2008
But then the professor e-mailed her and said there had been a typographical error in the problem and that it was, in fact, "unsolvable."Lane would like to attend law school at Pepperdine University and combine her love for the movies with a long-standing interest in legal studies and become an entertainment lawyer. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6328. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Unheralded rival takes Djokovic to the brink Aug 31, 2008
All match long, fans at cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium have seen surprising stuff from Kendrick, a former Pepperdine University player few on hand had ever heard of. Now it's first point. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Onetime Reagan man now backing Obama Aug 31, 2008
Douglas W. Kmiec, a professor of constitutional law at Pepperdine University, is author of the just-released "Can a Catholic Support Him? Obama's Catholic Question" (Overlook Press). E-mail comments to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
McCain: The Stuff of Presidents Aug 30, 2008
Bruce Herschensohn is currently teaching a graduate course at Pepperdine University on U.S. Foreign Policy. TOWNHALL DAILY: and receive Townhall. (Townhall.com)
A firefighter from Station 88 works to put out the blaze started in a vehicle. Aug 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008 Edition. " Malibu resident Rita Voge was driving her Porsche, which she said was "running shaky," to the repair shop at approximately 9:30 a.m. when she noticed smoke coming from the front hood."I stopped and pulled over, and I lifted up the hood," she said. "I was very lucky the guy from Malibu Towing was also coming up the hill, and he said he saw a fireball coming under my car. (Malibu Times, CA)
Zags Open 2008 Season At Montana Tournament Aug 27, 2008
The University of San Diego was selected as the preseason favorite to take home WCC regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University. Women's Volleyball 2008 Preseason Poll1. (Gozags.com)
Gossip Girls set fashion trends Aug 27, 2008
For a fan like Rowe, checking out the clothes online after each show is a must, even though she's no longer in high school; she's an International Studies major at Pepperdine University. She loves the style of Blair Waldorf, played by Leighton Meester, but admits she's more of a Serena Van Der Woodsen (Blake Lively) when it comes to her own wardrobe. (AZCentral -- Style)
Baseball Releases 2009 Schedule Aug 27, 2008
Eight NCAA Tournament participants including the University of Oklahoma, Long Beach State, Rice, Pepperdine University, UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, Stanford University and Arizona State highlight USD's schedule. The Toreros will compete in 16 games against this top competition. (Usdtoreros.com)
More asylum bids nixed by Bush judges Aug 25, 2008
The immigration court "is now the seat of individuals who were appointed illegally, and that means that in the minds of many people the court symbolizes illegality," said Bruce Einhorn, a Pepperdine University law professor who was an immigration judge from 1990 until he retired last year. Peter Carr, a Justice Department spokesman, wrote in an e-mailed response to questions, "The fact that the process was flawed does not mean that the immigration judges selected through that process are unfit... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Immigrants fare poorly among politically vetted U.S. judges Aug 25, 2008
The immigration court "is now the seat of individuals who were appointed illegally, and that means that in the minds of many people the court symbolizes illegality," said Bruce Einhorn, a Pepperdine University law professor who was an immigration judge from 1990 until he retired last year. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
Nothing but praise for Canadian Tour win Aug 25, 2008
Place To Go'; Californian sings Tour's merits at Jane Rogers. Mark Masters, National Post Published:Monday, August 25, 2008. (National Post)
Jacqueline Bridgeman Aug 22, 2008
"Before they found their permanent home, shows were presented at venues from Pepperdine University Smothers Theatre to Bridgeman's home."But that's not a theatrical season," Marowitz said, saying that a season subscription base was always a "point of dissention" between himself and the board of directors then."They said, 'We don't have enough money to do a full season for a season-subscription base' and I said, 'You'll never get a subscription base until you offer them a season,'" Marowitz... (Malibu Times, CA)
Obama Slammed Over Clarence Thomas Remark Aug 22, 2008
Even Douglas Kmiec, an Obama supporter and constitutional law scholar at Pepperdine University, said he was disappointed Obama mentioned Thomas. First of all, I think Justice Clarence Thomas is one of the best appointments that have been made by Republican presidents or any presidents, for that matter in recent times, Kmiec told CNS.. (Newsmax)
Grupo Mexico's Asarco Appeal Hinges on Technicality Aug 21, 2008
"The basic rule is that in a court case, whether it is bankruptcy or another case, we don't want people always running off to the appellate court," said Mark Scarberry, a bankruptcy law professor at Pepperdine University School of Law. "In order to appeal, typically the law requires there be a final order or a final judgment in the case.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Tinatin Baum Aug 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Edition. "In another e-mail, Baum wrote, "The situation is so dramatic and tragic. (Malibu Times, CA)
Political Grapevine Aug 20, 2008
But Cybercast News reports that Obama adviser Douglas Kmiec, a constitutional law scholar at Pepperdine University, and former legal counsel in the administrations of Ronald Reagan and the first President Bush says he is "disappointed" by Obama's remarks. "Justice Clarence Thomas is one of the best appointments that have been made... he's the only justice on the Supreme Court who, prior to his appointment, had recognized the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the... (Fox News)
How did the U.S. men's water polo team get so good? Aug 20, 2008
This is a remarkable turn in the fortunes of a program that was seventh in Atlanta, sixth in Sydney and seventh in Athens, for one that went through three coaches in three years before Schroeder, the coach at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. took the reigns with barely a year to get things together for the trip to China. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Class is in session Aug 20, 2008
Wallace's three children her eldest was accepted to Pepperdine University at age 17 have been homeschooled as well as attending public schools. The youngest, a 13-year-old, is currently learning at home and being taught exclusively by Wallace. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Heaven and Hull: Christmas comes early to Australian with sense offaith Aug 19, 2008
Hers was an outstanding amateur career, not only for Australia but also in college golf in the US, where she attended Pepperdine University in Southern California. She recorded the lowest 18- and 54-hole scores in National Collegiate Athletic Association history (her 18-hole score has since been bettered) and in 2003 was the NCAA College Player of the Year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
WCC Coaches Pick Women's Volleyball Seventh Aug 19, 2008
The University of San Diego was selected as the preseason favorite to take home WCC regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University. The Bulldogs received 18 votes in this year s preseason poll. (Gozags.com)
Rupert Murdoch: Big Man On Campus Aug 19, 2008
When the campus of Pepperdine University was burning along with Malibu, Calif. wildfires in October 2007, Palestra reporter Stephan Holt (son of broadcast journalist Lester Holt) dispatched a 30-second news spot about where, and how, he and fellow students were being sequestered on campus for their safety. (Forbes -- Business)
San Diego Tabbed Favorite In 2008 WCC Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll Aug 19, 2008
- The University of San Diego has been selected as the preseason favorite to take home the 2008 West Coast Conference regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University, as voted on by the head coaches in the conference. The Toreros, who shared the 2007 WCC crown with Santa Clara, received three first place votes for a total of 56 points. (Usdtoreros.com)
Prominent Manager, Producer Hit By Car, In Critical Condition Aug 18, 2008
Her friends said she was taken by ambulance to a landing field at Pepperdine University, and then flown to UCLA.. Hyler is in an intensive-care unit at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood as a result of the crash, her friends said Sunday. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Candidates Seek Centrists On Abortion Aug 17, 2008
"What this does, most importantly, is to commit the Democratic Party to supply real support for the child, for the woman facing this question," said Kmiec, a constitutional law professor at Pepperdine University. Kmiec, who opposes abortion, said no political party platform fits exactly with Catholic teaching. (CBS News)
Seattle seeks to complete Draft signings Aug 14, 2008
Looper said the ninth- and 10th-round picks -- right-handers Billy Morrison from Western Michigan and Nathan Newman from Pepperdine University -- are not going to sign. In a way, it's surprising that Fields is still among the 11 first-round selections still unsigned. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Women's Soccer Tabbed Third in WCC Preseason Coaches Poll Aug 14, 2008
Selected fifth was Pepperdine University, which tallied 24 points, followed by Gonzaga University with 22 points. The University of San Francisco (11) and Saint Mary's College (9) round out this year's preseason poll in seventh and eighth place, respectively. (Usdtoreros.com)
Malibu resident Dr. Eric Savitsky, left, at the Shanghai No. 6 People\'s Hospital in China. Through the Center for International Medicine, Savitsky hopes to easily train medical care workers in other countries with new media, such as DVD video productions made here. Photos courtesy of Center for International Medicine Aug 14, 2008
" "We have created a tool that whatever your education needs are, you can implement it," Savitsky said.While serving in Bosnia in 1994 during the Bosnian War that occurred at the time of his residency at UCLA, Savitsky worked to teach medical providers there the latest medical techniques, but became dismayed that there would not be a lasting impact after he left.Because the textbook/lecture method could only go so far, upon his return, Savitsky began to brainstorm ways to utilize advancing... (Malibu Times, CA)
Candidates for District 1 Aug 12, 2008
Education: PhD from Cambridge University (1999); law degree from Pepperdine University (1991); bachelor's degree from Wheaton College (1986). Occupation: Attorney; diplomat with State Department until 2007. (AZCentral -- News)
Photo Release -- Magma Names Kevin Moynihan General Manager and Vice President of Design Implementation Business Unit Aug 12, 2008
Moynihan holds a master's degree in business administration from Pepperdine University and a bachelor's degree in computer and information science from Ohio State University. About Magma. (Primezone Releases)
VSP takes tax case to Supreme Court Aug 9, 2008
Starr is dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu and of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Los Angeles, where he specializes in appellate work. He was the Whitewater special prosecutor during the Clinton administration. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
In Review of High Court Term, Justice Kennedy Still the Man in the Middle Aug 8, 2008
The term just ended "was framed as much by what was not there as by what was there," said high court scholar of Pepperdine University School of Law. "The other part of Roberts' method of having the court mean less and less in terms of the national debate is having a docket with none of the explosive devices available," he said. (Law.com)
Olympian Entrepreneurs Aug 7, 2008
"The celebrity experience of the Olympics is relatively short-lived," says Dean Baim, economics and finance professor at Pepperdine University who has closely studied the business of the Games. "Outside of a few really devoted people, these sports don't have a mass following. By Christmas, people will be asking, 'Who was that swimmer guy?'". (Forbes)
The paparazzi check their camera settings while waiting for Pamela Anderson to emerge from the Malibu Animal Hospital in Malibu. Photo by Devon Meyers / TMT Aug 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 Edition. PCH is one of the most dangerous highways in California," Conley Ulich said. "I think there may be an effect with the paparazzi and the people who are doing this, that they may think twice [before engaging in high speed chases. (Malibu Times, CA)
A's mailbag: What's the plan for the future? Aug 5, 2008
Jane is now a senior at Pepperdine University, where she's the top dog at the school newspaper, and she's going to have a fabulous career. Her time with us is ending soon because school starts back up for her in late August, but I hope to keep her in the mix in some capacity for as long as possible. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Readers send puzzling gifts from travels Aug 1, 2008
where they are visiting daughter Marnie Duke Mitze , who works at Pepperdine University. Rosie Brown , of Thomson, sends two cards from Cleveland, Ohio, where she says: "The trees and yards are so pretty.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gonzaga To Have Eight WCC Television Appearances Aug 1, 2008
Gonzaga will also host Pepperdine University on ESPNU on Feb. 21, then conclude the final week of WCC play with ESPN2 road games Feb. 26 against Santa Clara University and Feb. 28 at USD.. The move to Thursday/Saturday will mark the West Coast Conference's debut on ESPN's "Thursday Night Showcase". (Gozags.com)
Family waits for coroner's results (202) Jul 31, 2008
He went to Arizona State University and majored in ecology and was a scuba dive instructor at Pepperdine University," she said. "The ocean was his first love but, unfortunately, at 28 years old, he had a heart attack from too many descents. At that time he was told he would no longer be able to scuba dive and that was a hard thing for him to accept because he wanted to start a school for handicapped kids so they could experience the freedom in the water that they couldn't experience on land. (Malibu Times, CA)
Local swimmers leave competition in their wake Jul 29, 2008
Formaz will be swimming at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. while Hattersly plans on competing for Pacific University in Forrest Grove, Ore. (Helena Independent Record, MT)