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Caltrans says crews cleared overnight Topanga Canyon slides but acknowledges gaps in real‑time alerts
Summary
Caltrans told the Topanga Town Council crews removed debris from two debris flows and a rock slide and reopened Topanga Canyon Boulevard around 1 p.m., but residents pressed the agency for better 24/7 alerts and live feeds after drivers encountered the closure with little warning.
Caltrans officials told the Topanga Town Council that crews removed debris after two debris flows and a rock slide during a recent rainstorm and reopened Topanga Canyon Boulevard around 1 p.m., but acknowledged shortcomings in real‑time public alerts that left many drivers unaware. “We had 2 debris flows and 1 rock slide … crews were able to remove the debris material and reopen around 1PM today,” Caltrans Public Information Officer Colleen Park said.
Residents and council members described being surprised by the overnight, emergency closure — some said it happened around 2–3 a.m. — and said they received no advance warnings via local radio, Caltrans’ website or…
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