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Caltrans estimates the massive landslide at postmile 1.8 on Topanga Canyon Blvd (Route 27) in Topanga Canyon will be cleared by fall 2024 if all things go well.

Water continues to seep out from under dirt, mud and rocks, indicating mass may move. The last rainstorm (April 13 - 14) further saturated the unstable hillside.

• Due to present geological conditions and instability of the slope, material must be removed from the top down. Removing the "toe" of the slope will bring down the unstable earth and large boulders above as water is still percolating under the surface.

• A boulder that is about 10 feet high that is visible from the south side of the landslide is a safety concern. A crack has formed behind it that is about 5 to 10 feet wide, with the weight of the hillside pushing down on the boulder. A rough estimate of the landslide - just the visible face — is about 80,000 cubic yards and 9.2 million pounds. This is enough material to fill 5,500 dump trucks.

• SR-27 is closed from Grand View Drive to SR-1 (PCH). Temporary signal lights have been installed at Tuna Canyon Road and State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway). The signal provides a measure of safety for Topanga Canyon residents who need to access southbound PCH while SR-27 is closed.

• A major landslide occurred adjacent to the current landslide in the 1940s. It's unknown how long the roadway was closed at that time. The landslide that occurred March 9, 2024, is twice as large - the visible face is about 300 feet above the roadway but extends about 200 feet beyond that point into the brush.

Caltrans is working with the county and elected officials to mitigate impacts to the community. The public can submit questions to Topanga@dot.ca.gov.

The landslide is about 9.2 million pounds.

Malibu Canyon Road is closed in both directions from Piuma to Pacific Coast Highway due to rockslide on Sunday. The location of the rockslide is just north of the tunnel. No reports of any injuries or collisions. ETA to reopen is Monday, 4/15 at 3pm..

Photos via The Dude

In case you were wonder what are those markings on the road in several sections of Pacific Coast Highway, they are optical speed bars. According to the California Department of Transportation, "Speed Reduction Markings (also known as Optical Speed Bars) are transverse pavement markings placed with progressively reduced spacing on both edges of the traveled way to create the perception of increased speed. This illusion encourages drivers to slow down as they pass by the markings."

The guidebook also states, "Speed reduction markings should be reserved for unexpected curves and should not be used on long tangent sections of roadway or in locations frequented mainly by local or familiar drivers. Speed reduction markings shall not be used in lanes that do not have a longitudinal line (center line, edge line, or lane line) on both sides of the lane."

Malibu City Council sent a letter urging State & County officials to make changes to CA Vehicle Code for safety on Pacific Coast Highway. If caught going +100 MPH, lose your license for 3 months; going twice the speed limit, lose your license for 1 month (& more).

Here are the changes they want:

Anybody who exceeds 100 miles per hour shall lose their license to drive for three months, and anybody who exceeds 100 miles per hour more than once in a 12-month period shall lose their license to drive for six months

Anybody who exceeds twice the posted speed limit shall lose their license to drive for one month, and anybody who exceeds twice the posted speed limit more than once in a 12-month period shall lose their license to drive for two months.

The loss of license in these instances shall be mandatory not discretionary.

Read the letter, Click Here

A Ford Mustang with a Dog is stopped by police in front of the Santa Monica Pier. The dog is taken away by animal control and the Mustang he was in gets towed away.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On the morning of April 1, 2024, Santa Monica Police Officers responded to a distressing scene at the intersection of Ocean and Colorado Avenues. At about 5:30 a.m., a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle resulted in a fatality.

The driver of the vehicle, who remained at the scene, is currently assisting with the investigation, according to the Santa Monica Police Department's official statement. Unfortunately, the pedestrian involved in the incident was pronounced dead at the scene. The process of identifying the victim is underway but has not been completed.

Traffic was temporarily rerouted as authorities carried out their investigation procedures. The intersection, having been closed off for some time, has now been reopened and traffic has resumed as normal. The Santa Monica Police Department has not released further details at this time but will provide updates as the investigation continues."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair

During the week of March 18 - 24, the Malibu Task Force issued 109 citations in Malibu, 88 for speeding. One motorist stopped for speeding was arrested for DUI. Year to date 712 citations. City signed a contract to bring CHP patrols back to Malibu for PCH safety effort.

Between March 11 and 17, the Malibu CPH Task Force issued 42 citations (36 for speeding, four for other moving violations, one was for distracted driving, and one for a seatbelt violation). Three verbal warnings for speed were also issued.

A tour of the massive rock slide that has shut down Topanga Canyon Blvd indefinitely. The road will remain closed from Grand View down to Pacific Coast Highway as it is still active, with rock still sliding down daily. This is the current state of the area affected, filmed on Sunday, March 17th.

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

A woman who was reported to be driving drunk was chased by police on Saturday night. She drove her BMW SUV, which had two dogs in it, down Washington Blvd, though the Venice Pier parking lot, then across the sand on the south side of the pier, and right into the ocean.

She ditched the vehicle, and her two dogs, and swam out into the water.

She was eventually taken into custody. The dogs were retrieved and placed with animal services.

As of Thursday, March 14, Topanga Canyon Blvd. is still closed in both directions from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Dr. Due to slides. The road will remain closed until further notice.

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

Update as of 10 a.m. March 14, Pacific Coast Highway at Porto Marina Way in Pacific Palisades is reduced to one lane on the Northbound side due to a mud/rock slide. A geologist was on site examining the slide. Caltrans said they must allow the slope to dry more before taking further action.

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

As of 9:30 am, March 12. the two southbound lanes of Pacific Coast Hioghway at Big Rock in Malibu are open and the northbound traffic is using the median. K-rail barriers have been put in place as the rock slide still remains active with rocks and dirt falling onto the northbound lanes of the road.

Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road.

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

Saturday, March 9, Topanga Canyon Blvd - State Route 27 is *closed* in both directions between Pacific Coast Hwy & Grand View Dr. for slide removal. Duration of closure is unknown.

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

Tuesday afternoon so another crash on Pacific Coast Highway. This time a multicar crash on the northbound lanes near the Santa Monica Pier. THe crash had one vehicle pushed into the southbound lane.

There will be only one lane open at the 1500 block of Northbound Pacific Coast Highway until further notice. SMPD and SMFD are responding to a traffic collision investigation. Expect delays and use alternate routes.

Photos via @VeniceIntel

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

After intensive cleanup efforts and a thorough safety assessment, Malibu Canyon Road will reopen for the Monday morning rush at 7:00 am.

For more info on road closures & conditions, Click Here.

Pacific Coast Highway remains CLOSED from Latigo Cyn Rd to Corral Cyn Rd due to a large mudslide. CalTrans will be working overnight to dislodge loose boulders at the hilltop to make the area safe for clearing the roadway. When the work will be completed is currently unknown.