Tag: access

MALIBU—On February 21, the city of Malibu revealed on its Facebook page that Caltrans expanded PCH access for:

-Burn area residents

-Essential businesses in the burn area, such as brick-and-mortar-type businesses, caretakers, healthcare workers, grocery workers, babysitters, etc.

-School bus traffic

Burn area access passes will be distributed by the LA County Sheriff’s Department for Malibu, Sunset Mesa, Topanga Canyon and unincorporated LA County residents in the burn area, as well as contractors hired by burn area residents only. Eligibility for essential businesses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.

Access passes are only available for those who must reach properties or conduct approved essential activities within the impacted areas. Passes are not being issued for general travel along PCH or solely based on residency in Malibu.

Pass pick up is daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu). Burn Area Resident verification:

-Valid ID or proof of address (utility bill, tax bill, paystub or bank statement)

-Each household member must have a pass & display it on their dashboard

Burn Area Contractor verification:

-Limited to assessments, security, cleaning and remediation services.

-Tow & moving companies require residents to meet them at the checkpoint.

Burn Area Essential Business verification:

-Verification of business ownership

-Paystub or W-2

Access Points:

-Chautauqua Blvd (Los Angeles)

-Carbon Beach Terrace (Malibu)

Anyone with questions should contact the Lost Hills Sheriff Station at (818) 878-1808.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its website that it is partnering with Providence St. John to provide the public with complimentary help with nutrition and health care access at Virginia Avenue Park every Tuesday starting July 11.

As part of Providence St. John’s Community Health Program, trained community health workers will be available to meet in person with community members at the Park Center Building at Virginia Avenue Park on the first Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the second, third, and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The trained Providence St. John’s staff will assist with enrollment in CalFresh, the State of California’s food subsidy program developed to expand nutrition through access to healthy foods. Staff will help community members navigate enrollment and questions for MediCal and Medicare.

Anyone with questions about whether they qualify for benefits or need help completing enrollment forms can make an appointment by calling (310) 458-8688. Drop-ins are welcome.

By Casey