Tag: Closure

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, March 27, the city of Santa Monica announced in a news release that The Pavilions Motel, which had been maintained as a public nuisance by its owners, will close after an administrative hearing examiner ruling upheld the city’s revocation of its business license last week.

A hearing examiner for Santa Monica issued a written decision on March 24, 2025, upholding the city’s June 2024 revocation of the motel’s business license after owners Saeed Farzam and Goharshad Farzam filed an appeal.

The city revoked the business license due to owners Saeed Farzam and Goharshad Farzam maintaining the motel as a public nuisance, including as a site for drugs, disruptive activities and dangerous conditions.

After an administrative hearing held over six days, the Hearing Examiner issued a decision on November 18, 2024, upholding the city’s business license revocation and giving owners the opportunity to regain their business license if they complied with certain conditions during a 90-day period.

The owners were mandated to hire qualified overnight staff, abate all code violations and provide the Santa Monica Police Department with access to motel security cameras.

After the conclusion of the 90-day period, the hearing examiner held a hearing to evaluate compliance with those conditions and issued a decision finding that the owners did not comply with all conditions and could therefore not reinstate their business license.

In accordance with city policy, the owners cannot obtain a new business license with the city for one year and the motel must remain closed while the license is revoked.

The city’s civil lawsuit, which also seeks closure for a year, monetary penalties and other relief to abate the nuisances, is ongoing.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Caltrans has closed an 8.5-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between Chautauqua Boulevard in Los Angeles and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu due to the risk of mud and debris flows.

Malibu residents and essential contractors who previously received PCH access passes will NOT be able to get through the Pacific Coast Highway closure.

The National Weather Service has predicted moderate risk of heavy rain for February 12 through February 14.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On November 14, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that The Michael Landon Center and primary playground at Malibu Bluffs Park are closed until further notice due to damage from the November 6 Broad Fire that started in brush adjacent to the park.

The Michael Landon Center will remain closed for required cleaning and air quality testing to ensure a safe environment for the public and staff. Staff are working to remove the workout station and park benches that we destroyed in the fire.

The multipurpose field, baseball fields, and the temporary skatepark remain open for regular hours and scheduled outdoor programs. Portable toilets have been placed near the Pony baseball field. The Community Center is expected to reopen in coming weeks.

By Trevor

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that on Thursday, June 20 from 3p.m. to 7p.m. roads surrounding Beverly Gardens Park will be impacted, including N Crescent Dr. and Park Way.

There will also be meter closures and truck staging on Park Way. Individuals with questions can contact the ask BH team at askBH@beverlyhills.org, dial (310) 285-1000 or via the city of Beverly Hills mobile app.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced on Tuesday, January 30 that in observance of Presidents’ Day, City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The following parking regulations will not be enforced on Monday, February 19:

-Parking Meters and associated time limits
-Peak Hour Towing Restrictions
-Street Sweeping

Permit Parking and all other parking regulations will be enforced. The enforcement of all parking regulations will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Visitor parking permits may be obtained at the Kings Road Parking Garage.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The International House of Pancakes location in West Hollywood at 8461 Santa Monica Boulevard has officially closed its doors. The IHOP is permanently closing its doors and posted a message on its door that read: “Closing at 1pm New Year’s Day. Thank you.”

KTLA news reported that a voice message directed customers to the IHOP location in Hollywood located at 7006 Sunset Boulevard. The voice mail stated: “Dear valued customer. Apologies for any inconvenience. Our West Hollywood IHOP is closed.”

Other IHOP locations in the region include the Hollywood Hills location at 5655 Wilshire Boulevard and the establishment in North Hollywood at 6343 Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The Hollywood Hills location posts the following message on its website:

“As you make your way down Masselin Ave or Hauser Blvd, take a break and dine in at your local IHOP restaurant! Our menu is full of variety and ready for you any time of day. For breakfast lovers, we’ve got stacks of world-famous IHOP Pancakes and an array of delicious freshly made Omelettes, or you can dive into our newest breakfast items and try our tasty Eggs Benedicts or our Sweet and Savory Crepes.”

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on its website that Malibu City Hall will be closed Wednesday, October 18 at 3 p.m. for an all-staff evacuation drill with the Malibu – Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station and Los Angeles County Fire Department. The closure is  part of the City’s wildfire season and disaster preparedness efforts.

Malibu City Hall will re-open for regular hours Thursday, October 19 at 7:30 a.m.. Sirens and alarms may be audible.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu reported on its website that the Busch Drive underpass leading to the main entrance of Zuma Beach is currently closed because of flooding. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be on hand.

Visitors to Zuma Beach should expect:

-Expect traffic backups in and around Zuma.

-Coming from the east/Kanan Dume Road, enter Zuma Beach from PCH in the left lane only, the Busch Drive underpass is closed.

-Have your payment ready in hand.

-Slow down and drive carefully, watch for pedestrians and cyclists.

Individuals are advised to utilize public transit and to consider options from Moorpark and Thousand Oaks www.toaks.org/beachbus; from Agoura Hills https://www.agourahillscity.org/department/community-services-parks-recreation/beach-bus; from Santa Monica: https://www.metro.net/riding/schedules/?line=134-13168.