LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass announced tonight that checkpoints in the Palisades will remain in place. This is the result of work today by Mayor Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, who has offered the city additional law enforcement resources to enable this effort to keep the Palisades closed to the public. The Mayor’s plan addresses concerns from the Palisades community as well as strains on the LAPD’s ability to operate citywide – LAPD has been on Tactical Alert since January 7.
“I am grateful to Governor Newsom for his continued partnership as we respond to this unprecedented disaster,” said Mayor Bass. “We continue to adapt in real time to this dynamic situation. This plan secures the Palisades and eases the strain on LAPD, whose ability to respond across L.A. has been impacted for nearly one month. My priority continues to be rebuilding the Palisades as rapidly and safely as possible.”
“To the survivors of these fires: We have your back, the state will be here every step of the way until your community is fully recovered,” said Governor Newsom. “By deploying additional state law enforcement resources, we’re ensuring the Palisades remains secure while freeing up LAPD to focus on the public safety needs of the entire city.”
Starting Monday, LAPD will transfer responsibility for Palisades access to CHP and the National Guard, allowing LAPD to increase its service citywide while also keeping the Palisades secure.
“The Los Angeles Police Department remains committed to working alongside our law enforcement partners to ensure the burn area remains safe,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. “We appreciate their support as we continue to service the needs of all Angelenos.”
What Angelenos need to know:
Checkpoints and proof-of-residence or entry pass will still be required to enter the Palisades.
On Sunday, resident and contractor access passes can be obtained at 1150 Pacific Coast Highway (Lot 3) in the City of Santa Monica between 10 AM and 5 PM.
Contractors are allowed in the fire area and are required to provide identification and proof that they have been hired by specific residents within the impacted areas.
Contractors must report to the check-in area (Lot 3) each day to be granted access and will be provided a pass to enter.
PCH will reopen one lane in each direction at reduced speeds on Monday. Local traffic only is encouraged. New locations to obtain resident and contractor access passes will be announced Sunday, February 2nd.
Angelenos entering the burn zones should prepare to protect themselves from health hazards. Visit lacity.gov for more information.