Tag: Topanga Canyon

PACIFIC PALISADES/TOPANGA CANYON—On Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m. the Los Angeles Fire Department announced that EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO RESIDENT-ONLY ACCESS.

Those zones include: LOS-0767-J (North of Santa Ynez Road; South of Temescal Fire Rd; East of E Topanga Fire Road, Colina Drive; West of Temescal Fire Road), LOS-0767-G (North of Observation Drive; South of Topanga Canyon Boulevard; East of Montau Drive; West of Topanga Canyon Boulevard).

Resident escorts are required for LOS-0767-J and will be conducted from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Residents in need of access should meet at 1150 Pacific Coast Highway (Parking Lot 3 North) in Santa Monica.

ADDRESS VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT: When approaching the roadblock, residents must provide proof of residency. Acceptable forms of identification are a photo ID that displays the resident’s name, photo, and physical address. Individuals should have these documents ready to ensure a smooth verification process. EVACUATION WARNINGS REDUCED TO NORMAL: LOS-0767-C, LOS-0767-B, LOS-Q0762-A, LOS-Q0762-C. daily.

The large area is generally defined by: North of Pacific Coast Highway; West of S Cliffwood Avenue / Canyonback Road / Mulholland Drive / Escalon Drive / Encino Hills Drive; South of Reseda Boulevard / Lochgreen Drive / Vanalden Ave, East of Casale Road / Mandeville Canyon Road / Mulholland Drive / Vanalden Avenue.

By Trevor

TOPANGA CANYON—“Dawson’s Creek” star and actor on the current ABC series “Doctor Odessey,” Joshua Jackson saw his Topanga Canyon home destroyed as a result of wildfires in the Los Angeles region. Jackson purchase the property back in 2001. The home was valued at over $2 million

The actor is just the latest in a slew of celebrities who have lost their home(s) as a result of the wildfires including Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Spencer and Heidi Pratt, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Eugene Levy, John Goodman, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal, Jeff Bridges, Anna Faris, Candy Spelling and Cameron Mathison to name a few.

Jackson is known for his role as Pacey on the hit WB/CW series “Dawson’s Creek” that starred Michelle Williams, James Van Der Beek and Katie Holmes. The series ran for 6 series. He also appeared in the movies “Scream 2,” “Urban Legend,” “The Skulls,” “Shutter” and “Cruel Intentions.” He also appeared on the series “The Affair,” “Dr. Death” and “Fatal Attraction.”

He was previously dated actress Diane Kruger for almost a decade and late married actress Jodie Turner-Smith in 2019. The couple got divorced in 2023 and they share 1 daughter, Juno.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Wednesday, January 8, at 5:34, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced an evacuation order for the area a fire that began in a building at 2350 Sunset Boulevard spread to some brush adjacent to the building in Hollywood Hills.

The following information on the fire came directly from the alerts listed on the LAFD webpage.

“Hollywood Hills West; Approximately 10 acres burning between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. A Mandatory Evacuation Order is now in place for Laurel Canyon Blvd (on the west) to Mulholland Dr (on the north) to 101 Freeway (on the east) down to Hollywood Blvd (on the south.”

Pacific Palisades and Topanga Canyon have been burning for days. More than 1,500 acres and 1,000 structures have been consumed by fire in Los Angeles County while Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass travels abroad to the City of Ghana in West Africa.

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to secure federal funding due to wildfires that have repeatedly plagued the state since Newsom became Governor in 2019.

During his first term as President, Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from the state of California if Newsom did not begin fire prevention measures to protect the state of California.

Over 250 California firefighters are battling the flames, with help coming in from neighboring states including Oregon, while the fire hydrants they attempt to use are running dry.

On January 8, California Fire Statistics reported 55 fires in 2025. There have been five reported fatalities caused by these fires with over 80,000 people displaced from their homes.

By Sharon

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Caltrans will implement lane closures on Topanga Canyon beginning with the northbound lane starting on October 28. The work will run through November 2.

Work on October 28 through Friday, November 1 will be done from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Saturday, November 2, work will be done from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. for slope work at the site of the large landslide, 1.8 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway.

Alternating traffic with flaggers directing traffic. Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones, under California law.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Monday, September 23, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that the north lane of Topanga Canyon will be closed for 1.8 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway for landslide slope repairs from September 23-27. Work will be done from 9 p. m. to 6 a.m.

One lane will be open with alternating traffic. Expect delays. Proceed w/caution. Caltrans will reduce PCH to one lane in each direction from Temescal Canyon Road to Porto Marina Way in Pacific Palisades starting September 23, September 24 and September 27. Work will be done from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. for paving work.

During construction, the speed limit will be reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH. Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Fines for traffic citations are doubled in construction zones under California law.

By Trevor

TOPANGA CANYON/MALIBU—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted on its Facebook page that an Evacuation Order was issued for Santa Maria Road from Topanga Canyon, Malibu as a result of high risk of mud and debris. The order is in effect from 6 p.m. February 3 through Tuesday, February 6 at 6 p.m.

Staying in the area could cause a risk to personal safety and have limited ability for medical or rescue personnel to get to them. The American Red Cross established an evacuation center for people impacted at ONE Generation, 18255 Victory Boulevard in Reseda, CA 91335. The center can be contacted at (800) 675-5799.

The Agoura Animal Care Center has been established as the location for affected ANIMALS. Their address is 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura, CA 91301.

Individuals living in the Evacuation Order Area must evacuate immediately to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.

“Remember to gather medications, pets and important documents, and leave immediately. Stay informed of local news, register for emergency alerts at @readylacounty and @nwslosangeles or visit Emergency – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (lacounty.gov),” reads a statement from the LASD Facebook page.

By Trevor

TOPANGA CANYON—The Los Angeles Police Department are hunting for the suspects involved in a “Flash Rob” style theft that occurred at the Nordstrom store inside the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center on Saturday, August 12th.

The LAPD reported the incident occurred after 4 p.m. at the store located at 21725 Victory Boulevard. Over 30 people entered the establishment and started grabbing merchandise. More than $300,000 in merchandise was stolen from displays near the entrance of the store.

The suspects ran from the store, ransacking shelves and display tables as they took merchandise. The suspects were wearing ski masks and fled with high-end handbags, clothing, and other re-saleable items. One suspect, after entering the store, sprayed bear spray on the face and body of the security guard at the entrance.

In video that has been posted on the internet, the masked individuals can be seen storming the store and grabbing items on displays damaging property along the way as they exited the establishment. The store was also targeted in 2021.

Similar incidents have occurred at high-end retailers like the Louis Vuitton store at Union Square in San Francisco in 2021. Last week, thieves targeted an Yves Saint Laurent establishment in Glendale, California. In June 2023, Westfield Mall in San Francisco announced it would stop paying a $558 million mortgage because of the decline in sales in the region. Other retailers like Whole Foods, Old Navy and Nordstrom are also leaving the downtown San Francisco area.

The LAPD is combing through security footage to identify the suspects involved. Anyone with details on the incident or other incidents like this are asked to contact the Commercial Crimes Division, Organized Retail Crime Section, Detective Santander at (818) 374-9420. During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).

Individuals wanting to submit videos or information about the incident via e-mail, send the information to ORC@lapd.online. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-2228477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.

By Trevor

TOPANGA CANYON—On Wednesday, March 8, a suspect barricaded himself on the 21200 Block of Colina Drive in Topanga. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station requested assistance from the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) and are currently working to get the suspect to safely surrender. There is no additional information available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Compton Station at 310) 605-6500. Those preferring to provide information anonymously, can call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Christianne