Malibu

The city of Malibu and Caltrans are making more changes to an iconic stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. It’s also a dangerous section of road, with numerous accidents, including a crash that killed four Pepperdine students last year.

The city of Malibu and Caltrans are making changes to an iconic stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2024. 

The city of Malibu has a plan to put up speed cameras on PCH and Cal Trans is looking to move parking off the highway following several deadly crashes throughout the years. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2024.

The Franklin Fire that started in the Malibu area earlier this month is now 100% contained, according to Cal Fire.

The Franklin Fire that started in the Malibu area is now 100% contained. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2024. 

A new red flag warning is igniting new concerns in Malibu, where the Franklin Fire consumed several thousands of acres and prompted evacuation orders. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Many in Malibu are now back home and school is back in session, but one elementary school is being relocated due to the damage on their campus.

Students at an elementary school in Malibu will have to be relocated due to the damage form the Franklin Fire. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2024. 

Three schools shut down by the Franklin Fire in Malibu are reopening Monday and a fourth remains closed for repairs as containment of the 4,037-acre brushfire has grown to 54%, authorities said.    

Firefighters battling the Franklin Fire in Malibu have gotten a better handle on the destructive wildfire, having had it contained by 42% as of Sunday morning.

As Malibu begins to reopen areas affected by the Franklin Fire, Dick Van Dyke returns home in time to celebrate his 99th birthday following a dramatic fire rescue. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec.13, 2024. 

Evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings for areas affected by the Franklin Fire, allowing more residents to begin to return to their homes as road access is restored.

Legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke marked his 99th birthday Friday, just days after a harrowing escape from a wildfire near his Malibu home.

Firefighters continue making progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu, which is now 30% contained after burning more than 4,000 acres.

At least 3,700 people affected by the Franklin Fire in Malibu were allowed to return home on Thursday. Macy Jenkins reports for NBC4 at 11 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2024.  

The Firehawk helicopters, designed to suppress wildfires and transport firefighters, were able to get an early start on extinguishing the Franklin Fire in Malibu which started Monday night. 

The Franklin Fire in Malibu has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and road closures.

Air crews have been working around the clock to help fight the Franklin Fire in Malibu. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. 

Residents in Malibu have had their power restored as crews continue to battle the Franklin Fire. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. 

Power has been restored in Malibu as fire crews continue to battle the Franklin Fire on Thursday.