Topanga Canyon Blvd/Route 27 is CLOSED between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 in Topanga area from 12pm (noon) TODAY until 6pm Wed. 12/11 due to high fire danger.

ONLY residents & local business traffic allowed.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

Caltrans will close a northbound lane of PCH from Topanga Cyn to Big Rock in Malibu Dec 2 - 31 Mon - Fri, 9PM-6AM nightly for utility work. No work on holidays or during rain. Watch for workers & work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines doubled in construction zones under CA law.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

Expect northbound Pacific Coast Highway to be reduced to one lane between Topanga Canyon Blvd. & Big Rock Drive from 9 p.m. Tuesday 11/26 to 6 a.m. Wednesday 11/27 to place conduit for utility lines.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision near the 1800 block of Lincoln Blvd. A bicyclist was traveling southbound on Lincoln Blvd when he was struck by a vehicle and subsequently struck again by a second vehicle. Both drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation. Neither driver showed signs of impairment.

Tragically, the victim, a 41-year-old male believed to be homeless, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Lewis at Lantz.Lewis@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at 310-458-8427.

Due to a high wind event and fire danger, Topanga Cyn Blvd (Route 27) will be CLOSED between Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Drive from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM Friday 11/6-8.. Use other routes. Only residents & local business traffic allowed in area.



For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

Breaking News on Saturday afternoon about an officer getting stabbed and the suspect being shot in Santa Monica near the police station:

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:21 PM, an officer from the Santa Monica Police Department was the victim of an unprovoked attack.

The officer was on foot at the front of the police station to collect information from a resident about an unrelated call when he was confronted by a male in his 30s at the front doors of the station.

Our officer explained to the individual that he needed to wait while he spoke with the other party. Without warning, the individual attacked the officer while pulling a knife from his clothing. The suspect slashed and stabbed the officer. The officer immediately moved away and armed himself with his duty weapon. The suspect followed the officer continuing the knife attack as the wounded officer retreated around the corner of the building where the officer involved shooting occurred.

Santa Monica officers rendered medical aid to the subject until Santa Monica Fire Department took over life support efforts. The subject was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is responding. Per protocol, the Santa Monica Police Department is conducting an internal investigation to ensure that policy and procedures were followed. Additionally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will be investigating this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident or suspect is asked to contact the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.

Following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of SB 1297 into law, the City of Malibu is taking swift action to implement speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in order to reduce speeding and enhance road safety. This critical step is part of the City's comprehensive efforts to protect residents, visitors, and all who travel through Malibu.

The City has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a Speed Safety System Use Policy and a Speed Safety System Impact Report, which are essential first steps in implementing the speed camera system. These measures will ensure the program is rolled out responsibly and in accordance with the state statute outlined in the bill. Proposals must be electronically submitted to Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director, at SDuenas@malibucity.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024

"We are committed to moving forward with the speed camera program as quickly as possible, while adhering to all state guidelines," said Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart. "This is an important tool in our ongoing efforts to improve safety on PCH, and we will continue to keep the community informed as we progress."

The City’s Public Works Department has already identified the locations where speed cameras will be placed based on the highest rates of speed-related collisions and fatalities.

The speed cameras will be installed in the following high-risk areas along PCH:

Decker Canyon

Between Guernsey Avenue & Morning View

Latigo Canyon

Between Carbon Beach Terrace & Carbon Canyon

Tuna Canyon

The law goes into effect in January 2025, and the City is focused on moving swiftly while ensuring that all necessary regulatory processes are followed. Malibu remains dedicated to an "all of the above" approach to road safety, combining enforcement, education, and infrastructure improvements. The speed cameras will complement these ongoing efforts to reduce dangerous speeding and protect lives.

In Malibu, one northbound lane (#2 lane) on Pacific Coast Highway will be closed after 9PM Monday thru Friday nights till late October for cleanup work being done by Caltrans in the Big Rock area.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

On 9/12/24, Lost Hills Sheriff's Department towed a trailer on PCH at Corral Beach that had numerous citations after several warnings & outreach attempts. Another RV was towed on 9/6. The City & LASD are enforcing for public safety, beach access for residents & visitors & quality of life in Malibu.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The eastbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu were closed Tuesday morning at approximately 5am due to a vehicle vs pedestrian collision. The closure was between Guernsey Ave and Morning View.

A vehicle struck a person, described only as male, and then took off. The victim transported to a hospital in unknown condition. The closure lasted till about 9am, as authorities investigated the crash.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station at 818-878-1808.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to reduce Topanga Canyon to one lane with alternating traffic so they can work on the damge done by the bug landslide that happened in March.

The lane closures are at postmile 1.8 and will be from 9PM - 6AM, for next 2 weeks.

Crews will be installing anchors on the steep hillside this week. These anchors will allow crews to tether themselves to them, so they secure straw wattles on the bare slope to prevent soil erosion during the upcoming rainy season.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to reduce Topanga Canyon to one lane with alternating traffic so they can work on the damge done by the big landslide that happened in March.

The closure of the Northbound lane will be at postmile 1.8 and will be from 9PM - 6AM, starting on Tuesday 9/10 and will last for 3 weeks.



Crews will be installing anchors on the steep hillside this week. These anchors will allow crews to tether themselves to them, so they secure straw wattles on the bare slope to prevent soil erosion during the upcoming rainy season.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

On Tuesday, a Pruis invovled in an accident ended on falling onto the Ballona Creek Bikev Path.

"Dude drove off Inglewood Blvd, crashed through a fence and landed on the bike path. Thank goodness nobody was seriously injured." stated the witness who took the photo.

The driver was trapped in his vehicle, but not injured. The other vehicle took off. LAPD said they will be investigating the crash, which they said is just a misdemeanor since no one was injured.

Speed limits on more than 30 miles of Santa Monica streets will be lowered, following unanimous approval by the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday.

These reductions are the results of a speed survey conducted earlier this year to ensure the speed limits remain valid. The survey, conducted from Jan. 27 through Jul. 29, includes measurement of vehicular speeds along roadway segments to determine the speed of a majority of drivers, which is the most effective attribute in establishing speed limits.

The study recommended only one increase in speed limit, from 25 to 30 miles per hour, on a 0.3-mile segment of California Avenue. A full list of approved speed adjustments, recommended in consultation with the Santa Monica Police Department, is included below.

The city will begin rolling out new signage exhibiting the updated speed limits this fall.

The proposed speed limit changes support the city’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating fatal and severe injury crashes on city streets by improving safety for all roadway users.

Council adopted Vision Zero in February 2016. Unsafe speed is the second most common violation cited in fatal and severe crashes in the city, at 14 percent of the total. Crashes at slower speeds are less likely to result in fatalities, and the application of reasonable and safe speed limits allows for effective enforcement of speed limits throughout the city.

“Reducing vehicle speeds on our roads is vital to create safer conditions for getting around in our city,” Department of Transportation Director Anuj Gupta said. “It is one of the many ways Santa Monica is creating a street network that is more safe, connected and attractive for all roadway users.”

The ordinance will be adopted 30 days after the second reading, which is anticipated for Sept. 10. For more information, view the staff report here.

Reduction to 35 mph

1. Olympic Boulevard between 11th Street and Centinela Avenue – from 40 to 35 mph

Reduction to 30 mph

2. Lincoln Boulevard between I-10 Freeway and Pico Boulevard – from 35 to 30 mph

3. Ocean Park Boulevard between 23rd Street and Centinela Avenue – from 35 to 30 mph

4. Pico Boulevard between Lincoln Boulevard and Centinela Avenue – from 35 to 30 mph

Reduction to 25 mph

5. 2nd Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Colorado Avenue — from 30 to 25 mph

6. 4th Street between Colorado Avenue and Pico Boulevard — from 30 to 25 mph

7. 11th Street between San Vicente Boulevard and Marine Street — from 30 to 25 mph

8. 14th Street between San Vicente Boulevard and Ashland Avenue — from 30 to 25 mph

9. 20th Street between Wilshire and Pico boulevards — from 30 to 25 mph

10. 26th Street between San Vicente and Cloverfield boulevards – from 30 to 25 mph

11. Colorado Avenue between Ocean Avenue and 17th Street — from 30 to 25 mph

12. Dewey Street between Robson Avenue and 23rd Street — from 30 to 25 mph

13. Main Street between Colorado Avenue and Pico Boulevard — from 30 to 25 mph

14. Marine Street between Lincoln Boulevard and 17th Street — from 30 to 25 mph

15. Montana Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Stanford Street — from 30 to 25 mph

16. Neilson Way between Pico Boulevard and Marine Street — from 30 to 25 mph

17. Ocean Avenue between the north city limit and Pico Boulevard — from 30 to 25 mph

18. Ocean Park Boulevard between Barnard Way and 23rd Street — from 30 to 25 mph

19. Pico Boulevard between Appian Way and Lincoln Boulevard — from 35 to 25 mph

20. Stewart Street between Colorado Avenue and Pico Boulevard — from 30 to 25 mph

21. Wilshire Boulevard between Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard — from 30 to 25 mph

Reduction to 20 mph

22. 6th Street between Pico Boulevard and Pier Avenue — from 30 to 20 mph

23. 20th Street between Pico and Ocean Park boulevards — from 25 to 20 mph

24. Appian Way between Pacific Coast Highway and Bay Street — from 25 to 20 mph

25. Ashland Avenue between Neilson Way and Lincoln Boulevard — from 25 to 20 mph

26. Barnard Way between Hollister Avenue and Neilson Way — from 25 to 20 mph

27. California Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard — from 25 to 20 mph

28. Michigan Avenue between Lincoln Boulevard and 19th Street — from 25 (statutory) to 20 mph

29. Washington Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Stanford Street — from 25 to 20 mph

Increase to 30 MPH

1. California Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue (also known as the California Incline) — from 25 to 30 mph

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to reduce Topanga Canyon to one lane with alternating traffic so they can work on the damge done by the bug landslide that happened in March.

The lane closures are at postmile 1.8 and will be from 9PM - 6AM, stating on Tuesday and lasting till Friday.

Crews will be installing anchors on the steep hillside this week. These anchors will allow crews to tether themselves to them, so they secure straw wattles on the bare slope to prevent soil erosion during the upcoming rainy season.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The Santa Monica Police Department will have extra officers on patrol August 23, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence and unsafe lane changes. Speeding is the most common factor, accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the state.

To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:

Drivers

• Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots.

• Use your signal when changing lanes.

• Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.

• When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.

Motorcyclists

• Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear.

• Consider adding reflective tape to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

• Always keep your lights on, even during the day.

• Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

• Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By City News Service

A 29-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Marina del Rey whose driver fled was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner Tuesday.

Officers were dispatched Sunday at about 12:30 a.m. to Lincoln and Washington boulevards regarding a “possible vehicle versus pedestrian” call, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Section.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

She was later identified by the medical examiner as Kruti Pandya.

On Wednesday morning, Pacific Coast Highway was closed between Heathercliff Road and Busch Drive while Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel assised the Malibu/Lost Hill’s Station with a barricaded assault with a deadly weapon suspect in his vehicle.

The standoff began about 5 a.m., when deputies attempted to cite the suspect for a parking violation. Deputies checked the man's license plate information and discovered he had a no-bail felony warrant, sheriff's spokesperson Adam Zeko said.

He assaulted the deputies with a fire extinguisherwhen they approached his white van, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Zeko told the press.

Deputies called in other resources, including "our special weapons team, who are on the scene right now," he said. The man was taken into custody without incident around 8:30 a.m. and the road was reopened to traffic about an hour later.

Investigators are still poring over the scene in #Malibu where a man was barricaded in his camper van for a couple of hours. He was taken into custody by #LASD. This stretch of #PCH is still closed. @knxnews pic.twitter.com/lyZdb2HmKb

— Jon Baird (@KNXBaird) August 21, 2024

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans a slope restoration project at postmile 4.9 on State Route 27 (SR-27) south of Circle Trail beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20. The work will require reducing about a half-mile of SR-27 to one lane with flaggers directing alternating traffic during off-peak hours, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., for four weeks. Signs will be posted. Motorists can expect delays.



The slope along Topanga Creek was seriously eroded by February rainstorms, which undermines a section of the southbound roadway shoulder. Caltrans' aim is to rebuild the slope with native dirt and rocks before the rainy season. What the work involves:

One lane closure from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Extended one lane closure Friday to Saturday - 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Hours were determined to avoid disrupting peak commuting periods. • K-rails will be installed along the southbound fog line as a safety measure. • Daytime slope repair work behind k-rails.

Flaggers will communicate via radio to minimize traffic delays in both directions. Motorists will have access to Circle Trail.

In the event of an emergency such as evacuation due to fire danger, work will be suspended to open lanes in both directions.

All work is subject to change due to weather or construction-related issues. Residents and businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities.

Caltrans reminds drivers to "Be Work Zone Alert" and to "Slow for the Cone Zone."

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Venice Beach saw an unusual scene on Monday, August 5, 2024, as the Los Angeles Police Department and firefighters responded to a vehicle stuck in the sand. An elderly man had inadvertently driven his car onto the beach, leading to the vehicle becoming entrenched in the sand.

The front end of the vehicle displayed damage from a prior incident. Emergency services, including fire paramedics, attended to the scene, ensuring the elderly driver was unharmed. He waited in an ambulance for his family to arrive and take him home. A tow truck successfully extricated the car from the sand before impounding it."

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.