Land Movement Update

Applications Now Available for Home Stabilization Projects in Landslide Area

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has established regulations and procedures to help homeowners in the landslide area stabilize and level their houses.

Temporary solutions include placing homes on cargo structures and other leveling systems, such as I-beams, installing alternative foundation systems, and using temporary modular housing and storage while repairs are made.

Permit applications for these projects are now available on the City website at rpvca.gov/building. Fees are being waived during the emergency.

For more information, please contact the City’s Planning Division at 310-544-5228 or via email at Planning@rpvca.gov.

Rotary Club Portuguese Bend Landslide Relief Fund

The Rotary Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula has stepped forward to organize donation efforts for RPV residents who have been affected by the landslide.

Currently, the Rotary Club is accepting check donations made to "The Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Foundation".   Please add in the memo line:   Portuguese Bend Landslide Relief Fund and your email address on the checks and mail them to PVP Rotary Foundation, 904 Silver Spur Road, Box 270, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. An online donation option will be available in the coming days.

If you are a resident impacted by land movement who needs assistance, or if you have any questions about relief efforts, please email Julia Parton at jparton@malagabank.com.

How to Report Price Gouging

If you suspect overcharging for goods, services, or housing, keep your records and receipts and file a price gouging complaint using DCBA’s “Stop Price Gouging” online reporting tool. You can also call (800) 593-8222.

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is monitoring listed prices of goods and services in Rancho Palos Verdes and surrounding communities and will work with local prosecutors to investigate reports. For more information on price gouging and other consumer issues after a disaster, visit dcba.lacounty.gov/disasterready.

Reminder: Extended Hours at Ladera Linda Community Center

The Ladera Linda Community Center is now open for extended hours from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Residents, families, and students affected by the situation are encouraged to use the facility's resources — such as seating areas, a TV, and Wi-Fi — providing a comfortable living room or den away from home to recharge. If you lost electricity due to recent power shutoffs, a charging station for cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices is also available at the Ladera Linda Community Center. Stop by anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily to recharge your devices. The Ladera Linda Community Center is located at 32201 Forrestal Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Questions?

If you have questions, please email the City at landmovement@rpvca.gov.   

Media Inquiries

If you have a media inquiry related to land movement in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, please contact the City’s communications partner, Tripepi Smith, with your questions at RPVMedia@TripepiSmith.com. They will also add you to our media list so you receive our listserv updates, press releases and media advisories.