State Route 27 remains FULLY CLOSED between PCH and Grand View Drive in Topanga until further notice. Recent storm brought more mud and debris onto the road.

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Pacific Coast Highwaywill remain FULLY CLOSED in both directions between Chautauqua Blvd. & Carbon Beach Terrace until further notice for safety in case of more slides & to allow Caltrans & L.A. County crews to remove debris, mitigate slope slippage & clear debris basins.



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A slide occurred Thursday night on Pacific Coast Highway , just north of Big Rock Dr. Caltrans crews removed about 10 truckloads of debris.





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Starting Saturday, Feb. 8 the Red Cross will be distributing personal protective equipment and water from the 3N Beach Parking Lot to support those cleaning up in the fire zone or for those affected by the LADWP Do Not Drink Notice.

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Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

At approximaterly 7AM on Wednesday, LAPD responded to a call about a dead man discovered on the sand near the Rose Ave. parking lot.

The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office identified the man as Jerramie Stubbs, 44, of Chandler, Arizona.

The cuase of death has not been released.

Touring the damage to Topanga Beach from the Palisades Fire.

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Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart Commends Collaboration on New Wildfire Clean Up Site at Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot

Statement from Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart on the addition of a second EPA processing site at Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot:

“The City of Malibu is grateful to California State Parks and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for working together to accelerate wildfire recovery efforts. The addition of a second temporary EPA processing site at Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot is an important step in ensuring hazardous materials are removed safely and efficiently, helping impacted residents move forward in rebuilding their homes.

As recovery efforts progress, we remain committed to advocating for safeguards that protect our coastal environment and the health of our residents. We will continue working with our federal, state, and local partners to ensure this process is carried out with transparency, safety, and care for our community.

We appreciate our residents’ patience and engagement and will keep you informed as recovery efforts move forward.”

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Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

February 05, 2025

Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand.

Ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas after a rainfall. Individuals who enter the water in these areas could become ill. Rain advisories remain in effect for 72 hours after the rainfall ends.

The ocean water quality rain advisory will be in effect until 10:00 am, Saturday, February 8, 2025.

This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.

OCEAN WATER CLOSURE AND ADVISORY DUE TO FIRE IMPACTS REMAIN:

The ocean water closure from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in effect until further notice.

Once the rain advisory is lifted, the ocean water advisory from Surfrider Beach to Las Flores State Beach and from Santa Monica State Beach to Dockweiler State Beach at World Way will remain until further notice.

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On 01/27/25, SMPD Detectives received a report of a suspected inappropriate relationship between a 16-year-old female Santa Monica High School student and a male teacher.

An immediate and thorough investigation of the allegations ensued. Detectives learned the science teacher and student were engaged in inappropriate activities since the end of 2024. The incidents took place in multiple locations throughout Los Angeles County.

On 02/05/25, SMPD Detectives with assistance of uniformed and undercover officers, served arrest and search warrants and took the teacher into custody. The teacher has been identified as Ingo Horst Gaida (58), of Los Angeles.

Gaida was booked for 647.6(a)(1) PC – annoying or molesting a child under 18 and 272(a)(1) PC – contributing to the delinquency of minor, both are misdemeanors. The case will be filed with the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office. Gaida was released from SMPD custody with a citation and promise to appear in court. Gaida has no prior criminal history.

If anyone has any additional information or has also been the victim of abuse by this teacher, please contact Officer Destinee King at (310) 458-6679, Sgt. David Haro at (310) 458-8952, or the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.