With PCH reopening this weekend, state and city tussle over Palisades security plans
Briefly

An 11-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway is set to reopen, allowing access from Malibu to the Westside after recent closures. However, the city of Los Angeles has not yet communicated its security plans for the Pacific Palisades, which has been closed due to a devastating wildfire. Despite assurances from the mayor's office, details regarding the establishment of new security checkpoints remain vague and unshared with the state. As changes in security management are anticipated, both local and state officials are navigating the logistics of continued community protection as public access resumes.
The reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway will reconnect Malibu to the Westside, but security plans for the fire-damaged Pacific Palisades community remain unclear.
The mayor's office has yet to provide a comprehensive security plan for the Pacific Palisades area, despite ongoing communication from state officials regarding safety measures.
City officials confirmed that new security checkpoints will be established as part of the reopening strategy, yet details on these security measures have not been disclosed.
The area has been closed to public access since a destructive wildfire in January, raising concerns among state officials about the ongoing safety and security of the neighborhood.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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