Pepperdine University Survives Close Call with Woolsey Fire
The Woolsey wildfire, which continues to scorch the area all around the school, got very close to the Pepperdine campus.
The Woolsey wildfire, which continues to scorch the area all around the school, got very close to the Pepperdine campus.
The largest wildfire in California history has delayed the start of school for the Lakeport Unified School District by at least two weeks.
School districts will be able to apply for waivers for the 180-day instructional requirement and funding related to lost attendance.
Administrators were forced to evacuate Vista del Mar Hospital, a mental health facility that treats patients with behavioral and addiction issues.
One of Chapman’s biggest changes to its emergency plans is placing potential or active emergencies in one of four categories and acting accordingly.
A local fire department spokesman said drones created a dangerous situation for firefighters as they tried to contain wildfires July 17.
Finals, classes and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled.