Malibu Sounds Alarm on PCH Erosion, Presses State for Faster Action

Malibu officials are ramping up pressure on Caltrans and state agencies, warning that erosion along the coast is accelerating and putting Pacific Coast Highway's roadway embankment at risk. With El Niño conditions expected this storm season, the city says interim fixes aren't enough and permanent stabilization needs to move faster. The urgency is already visible nearby: high tides and surf forced LA County to close Westward Beach Road and the Point Dume parking lot after erosion carved out 8-foot drop-offs and damaged restroom water lines, with no reopening timeline yet.