The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is saddened by the announcement of the temporary closure of Wayfarers Chapel, a national landmark and iconic cultural treasure of the City and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Over the past several months, the City has been in communication with Wayfarers Chapel regarding impacts of accelerated movement in the landslide complex and efforts to remediate them. Last week, chapel officials requested an inspection by the City’s Building Official. While damage and signs of movement were observed, no structures were yellow- or red-tagged. The City was informed on February 14 that the Wayfarers Chapel Board of Directors made the voluntary decision to close the chapel and grounds to the public while repairs can be made. The City stands ready to support Wayfarers Chapel in any way possible to safely reopen this sacred space to the community.