Due to a traffic crash and downed power lines, Kanan Dume Road was closed between Newton Canyon Road (just north of Tunnel 1) and Cavalleri Road on Friday.



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Caltrans will close a 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Blvd between PCH and Grand View Dr TODAY, Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 PM ahead of heavy rain expected overnight and through the weekend.

The closure will remain in place until conditions improve, likely through the Friday morning commute and possibly into the weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts 2–4 inches of rain, with peak rainfall rates up to 0.7 inches per hour, raising the risk of debris flow in burn scar areas.

Caltrans crews are securing the area with k-rail, sandbags, and stabilization work as part of ongoing Palisades Fire recovery efforts.

Drivers should use alternate routes, expect delays, and avoid travel during heavy rain, especially near burn areas. Motorists should keep headlights on, and watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Never touch downed power lines - stay back, warn others, and call 911.

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CALTRANS PLANS FOR LANE CLOSURES FOR WORK ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN MALIBU, WEEK OF NOV. 3 - 9 CURRENT CONDITIONS / SPEED LIMITS • Temescal Canyon Rd – Sunset Blvd: 35 mph, cones and signage in place.
• Sunset Blvd – Carbon Beach Terrace: Active work zone, single-lane closures, 25 mph.
Crews may set up closures weekdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

POTENTIAL LANE CLOSURES IN ACTIVE WORK ZONES • Ventura County Line – Carbon Beach Terrace: Work near Trancas Canyon Rd–Guernsey Ave and Corral Canyon Bridge; possible night closures.
• Kanan Dume Rd – Ramirez Canyon Rd: 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Nov. 6–7, one northbound lane closed.
• Latigo Canyon Rd – Puerco Canyon Rd: 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Wed–Fri, one northbound lane closed.
• Las Flores Canyon Rd – Sunset Blvd: Fire damage, slope, and drainage repairs; lane closures as needed, 9 p.m.–6 a.m.
• South of Big Rock Dr: Northbound reduced to one lane, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays.
• Las Flores Canyon – Topanga Canyon Blvd: SCE trenching; northbound lane/shoulder closures 4 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays, 4 a.m.–4 p.m. weekends, 9 p.m.–6 a.m. daily. Southbound closures 9 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays, 4 a.m.–4 p.m. weekends, 9 p.m.–6 a.m. daily.
• South of Topanga Canyon Blvd: Rock mitigation, 6 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays, one northbound lane closed about half a mile south.
• Coastline Dr – Porto Marina Way: Retaining wall work near Getty Villa, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays, one northbound lane closed.

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On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department responded to reports of a severe traffic collision involving a vehicle and multiple pedestrians in the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard.

Upon arrival, officers located four victims on the south sidewalk. The Santa Monica Fire Department responded and transported two individuals to a local hospital with injuries. They are expected to survive. Tragically, two victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Preliminary information indicates the involved vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard when it drove onto the sidewalk and struck the four pedestrians. The involved vehicle remained at the scene; however, the driver fled on foot prior to officers’ arrival and remains outstanding.

The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet tall, last seen wearing a red hat, a black sweater, and black shoes.

The Santa Monica Police Department’s Major Accident Response Team (MART) is leading this criminal investigation. Wilshire Boulevard between 14th Street and Euclid Avenue was closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene.

“We recognize the gravity of this tragedy and the impact it has on our community,” said Interim Chief Darrick Jacob. “Our investigators are working tirelessly to identify and locate the suspect responsible, and our hearts are with the families of the victims who are experiencing unimaginable loss.”

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The City of Malibu has proposed two quick-build roundabouts on PCH/State Route 1 (SR-1) in coordination with Caltrans. This pilot project will install temporary roundabouts at PCH intersections with Encinal Canyon Road and El Matador Beach Road. The project aims to calm traffic, improve pedestrian safety, and add dedicated bike lanes to help assess the feasibility of permanent roundabouts.

The City of Malibu, in coordination with Caltrans, is advancing a quick-build pilot project currently in the Project Initiation Document (PID) phase. The project proposes the temporary installation of roundabouts at two key intersections along PCH: Encinal Canyon Road and El Matador Beach Road. The intent is to improve safety by slowing vehicle speeds, enhancing pedestrian crossings and reducing crash severity.

The corridor will be reconfigured from a four-lane roadway to two single-lane roundabouts with dedicated bike lanes, pedestrian refuge areas and buffered parking. Community feedback gathered during the pilot will help determine the feasibility of permanent installations at these and other locations along the corridor.

The purpose of the project is to improve safety and efficiency for all users of PCH by placing the roundabouts at both intersections. This will reduce vehicle speeds, create safer conditions for pedestrian crossings and provide them safe refuge and improve visibility.

The existing conditions between Encinal Canyon Road and El Matador State Beach consist of four travel lanes (two in each direction) with a two-way left turn lane, and a 55 mph speed limit. It creates an unsafe condition for pedestrian activity and vehicular turning movements at the two locations. The roundabouts are intended to improve safety for people walking, biking and driving. This will be achieved by redesigning PCH at these intersections to reduce vehicle lanes from two to one, which decreases crossing distance and overall speed of vehicles in the area. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026.

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Due to the anticipated storm, Caltrans will close Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive today, October 13 at 10:00 PM until Tuesday, October 15 at 5:00 AM.

Caltrans will monitor the situation and evaluate reopening in the morning, depending on the amount of rainfall.

⚠️ Los Angeles County Public Works has issued a PHASE 2 mudflow forecast for the Franklin Fire and Palisades Fire burn areas in Malibu. Some streets may become completely blocked by debris. The Evacuation Warning remains in effect.

The City will continue monitoring the situation and is ready to activate the Emergency Operations Center if necessary.



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A 16-inch water main broke at 2:30 AM on Tuesday causing a huge sinkhole on Venice between Alberta Avenue and Canal Street.

The water main break resulted in more than 30 homes losing water service and caused significant damage to North Venice Boulevard.

Roads are closed as crewswork into the night.



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CURRENT PALISADES FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORK LANE CLOSURES Week of October 6 - 12



Please note that crews on PCH may set up single-lane closures anytime within the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekday working hours. Those below are currently planned, but there may be others. Closures are weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes during construction hours. View current traffic conditions by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap.

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/State Route 1) from Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades to Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu

Current road conditions/speed limits

McClure Tunnel to Temescal Canyon Road: No restrictions; returned to 45 mph speed limit

Temescal Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard: Reduced speed limit with cones and signage, 35 mph

Sunset Boulevard to Carbon Beach Terrace: Remains an active work zone, subject to single-lane closures and 25 mph speed limits

Potential lane closures in active work zones

· Ventura County Line to Carbon Beach Terrace

o From Trancas Canyon Road to Guernsey Avenue: Designated work zones, possible nighttime closures

o Corral Canyon Road Bridge repairs: Designated work zones, possible nighttime closures

· South of Las Flores Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard

o Repair fire-damaged roadway, drainage and electrical systems, and slope repairs

o Lane closures only as needed, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily

· Just south of Big Rock Drive (closure extends less than half a mile)

o Northbound reduced to one lane 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

o 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2: PCH reduced to one lane in each direction

· Big Rock Drive to Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27)

o Southern California Edison trenching operation

o Northbound outermost lane and shoulder closures

• 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

o Southbound outermost lane and shoulder closures

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

• 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

· Just south of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27)

o Rock mitigation repairs

o One lane of northbound PCH closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard intersection to about a half-mile south

• 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive

Current road conditions and closures

· This stretch of SR-27 remains closed to motoring public from midnight to 5 a.m. daily

· One-way traffic control with a pilot car, postmile 2.5 to 2.8 for Caltrans emergency project work, 5 a.m. to midnight daily

· One-way traffic control for SCE trenching operation, postmile 4.3 to 6.7, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily

· One-way traffic control for SCE overnight work, between Grand View Drive to south of Topanga town center: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays

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Los Angeles - Caltrans announces extended weekend lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass. The freeway will be reduced to three lanes in each direction and motorists are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes and explore public transportation options to reach their destinations.

The work will start at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept.19 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Motorists traveling along I-405 will experience the following lane reductions and closures:

Northbound Interstate 405

Northbound I-405 will be reduced to three lanes between Santa Monica Boulevard to just north of Sunset Boulevard

Santa Monica Boulevard on-ramp closed

Sunset Boulevard on-ramp will be open

Southbound Interstate 405

Southbound I-405 will be reduced to three lanes just north of Sunset Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard/Church Lane on/off-ramp closed

Southbound I-405 off-ramp to Eastbound and Westbound Wilshire Boulevard closed

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Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) will be restricted to one-lane traffic from 10 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday between Mulholland Drive to Happy Trail for striping.

The areas of one-way traffic may adjust. Crews will post signage ahead of closures.

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Pacific Coast Highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction south of Big Rock Drive in Malibu from 7PM to 5AM the night of Friday 9/5 to shift lanes, stripe & place k-rail for a retaining wall project.

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The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will conduct a traffic safety operation on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.

SMPD offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash:

Pedestrians

Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.
Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.
Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.
Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers

Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross.
Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.
Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.
If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.
Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross. 

Police officers escort parking enforcement officers as they go after all the delivery trucks parked "illegally" while making deliveries to Venice Beach businesses.

An Tuesday afternoon, according to witnesses, a car sped down Ocean Ave and through the intersection at Bicknell hitting a pedestrian who was standing with her daughter next to her parked SUV. The woman was badl injuried and was tken to the hospital, along with her daughter. The driver, who was heard saying her car malfunctioned, was also taken to the hospital, Ocean Ave was closed for 2 blocks as forsenics investigated the crash. No information avaliable on the condition of all invovled.

Below is a summary of the parking changes that have been approved by Council. The new rates will not be implemented immediately, as some rates are pending approval by the California Coastal Commission.

Parking in City-Owned Structures:

The free parking period in Downtown Structures 1 through 8 will change from 90 minutes to 30 minutes.
Many remaining parking rates at Structures 1 through 8 will be reduced by up to 42%.
Monthly parking passes at Structures 1 through 8 will be reduced by 20%.
Validations will continue to be available for purchase for downtown businesses and employee validations for $6 for 6 hours and $9 for 12 hours will continue to be available for downtown employees.

Parking Meters:

Hourly rates at parking meters in the Beach and Downtown areas will increase from $2.50 to $3.00
Hourly rates at all other parking meters will increase from $1.25 to $1.50.
ADA placard parking at meters will remain free.

Surface and Beach Lot Parking:

Hourly rates in the Main Street parking lots will rise from $1.25 to $1.50 in the winter. In the summer, the hourly rates will be $2 Monday-Thursday and $2.50 Friday-Sunday.
Hourly rates in Mid-City parking lots will increase from $1.00 to $1.25.
Surface lot parking for ADA placard holders will be 50% of the posted rate.
Hourly rates for short term Beach lots will rise from $1.00 to $2.00 in the winter, and to $3.00 in the summer.
Depending on location, flat-rate Beach parking will increase by up to 33%, and Beach parking permit rates will rise 14- 20%.

Malibu's Fraser Bohm, the 22 year old driver accused of mowing down and killing four sorority sisters in the horrific 2023 Pacific Coast Highway car crash pleaded not guilty as he appeared in court with his new high-profile celebrity defense attorney, Alan Jackson.

Bohm was driving his BMW at speeds up to 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with several parked cars and killing Niamh Rolston, Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, and Peyton Stewart, all seniors and members of Alpha Phi sorority.




The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the crash happened Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. when the suspect reportedly lost control of his westbound dark gray four-door BMW and slammed into three parked cars before ricocheting and fatally striking the victims, who officials said were standing on the side of the road. Four women died at the scene. Two other people were taken to hospitals in unknown condition.

Deputy District Attorney Nathan Bartos informed the court that the 'black box' in the BMW showed that the vehicle accelerated from 93mph to 104mph just two and a half seconds before the crash.

Bohm claims he was being 'chased in a road-rage incident'

Sheriff's investigators said they found 'no evidence of an alleged road-rage incident.

According to witnesses via Daily Mail, he had attempted to flee the scene and had to be 'tackled down' and stopped by students from the nearby Pepperdine Sigma Chi fraternity.



Bohm previously attended Oaks Christian School, a $31,250-a-year college prep school near Los Angeles, where he played varsity baseball. He is the youngest of three siblings.

Daily Mail previously revealed that Bohm had received the luxury vehicle in his parents' divorce settlement on his 18th birthday. The red 2016 BMW was purchased by Bohm's mother Brooke using a down payment of $25,000 in 2017. He was living in an $8.7 million Malibu estate with his mother at the time of the crash.

🔧 Work includes: Cross gutter reconstruction and street paving

📅 Monday, Aug. 4 – Friday, Aug. 8

🕗 Full closure, 24 hours/day

The City of Santa Monica has contracted with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. (EBEI) to implement Phase 1, Pedestrian and Street Lighting Upgrade, of Lincoln Boulevard Neighborhood Corridor (LiNC) Streetscape Project. The Project will remove all old high-voltage streetlights and replace them with new energy-efficient pedestrian and street lighting along Lincoln Boulevard. The project aims to enhance pedestrian safety with new lighting. The work on Lincoln Blvd. spans from Interstate 10 freeway (I-10 Fwy) to Ozone Avenue at the southern city limit. In addition, the Project includes traffic signal and sidewalk improvements between Michigan Avenue and I-10 freeway.

This work includes installation of new small size electrical conduit, new foundations, new pedestrian and street light poles with new LED type fixtures, and removal of old streetlight poles. Furthermore, the pedestrian crossings at Olympic Blvd and at Michigan Ave on Lincoln Blvd will be reconfigured and improved with curb ramp extensions, additional signage and traffic signal modifications. Additionally, at Olympic crossings, a new pedestrian refuge median island will be installed with a two-phased safe crossing.

Construction is expected to begin in September 2024 and last approximately until December 2025. As the construction work encompasses a large section of Lincoln Blvd., the work will be performed in phases. The work is anticipated to begin at the southern city limit (Ozone Ave.) and gradually progress towards north to I-10 Fwy. During the construction, part of the street parking and sidewalks restrictions will occur temporarily. Safety barricades and signage will be provided at work locations. Driveway and building accesses will be maintained. Traffic flow will be maintained.

The operation of heavy equipment necessary to construct this project will create intermittent loud noise. We understand this process is inconvenient and we will make every effort to minimize any inconvenience that this work may cause.

Residential and commercial power service will be uninterrupted and maintained during the project. Power service for street lighting is isolated from residential and commercial power service.

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Caltrans has announced that thier crews have completed some work on Pacific Coast Highway & some changes have been made:

- McClure Tunnel to Temescal Canyon Road: No more cones, 45 mph speed limit

- Temescal to Sunset Blvd: Reduced cones & signage, 35 mph speed limit

- Sunset to Carbon Beach Terrace: Active work zone, 25 mph speed limit

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Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 / domingo 17 de agosto 2025

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Connecting Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice



CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our 61st event, CicLAvia—Culver City meets Venice.

Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Pacific Coast Highway is reduced to one lane between Topanga Canyon Blvd. & Big Rock Drive through late September for recovery work.

Weekdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. southbound, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. northbound

Weekends: 5 a.m.-5 p.m. both directions

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