After years of disaster-level landslides, Rancho Palos Verdes will finally get some federal aid. Is it enough?
Key takeaways
- Almost three years after landslides in Rancho Palos Verdes began accelerating and expanding, prompting an ongoing local emergency, federal officials have secured the area some long-requested federal aid.
- Ted Lieu announced Thursday that officials in Rancho Palos Verdes are set to receive almost $2.3 million for two landslide mitigation projects.
- Dozens have been forced to relocate, though most residents are doing all they can to stay — even if it means living without utility-powered electricity.
A view of a damaged road and landslide movement in the Portuguese Bend area of Rancho Palos Verdes, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) By Grace Toohey Staff Writer Follow May 7, 2026 1:07 PM PT 1 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Almost three years after landslides in Rancho Palos Verdes began accelerating and expanding, prompting an ongoing local emergency, federal officials have secured the area some long-requested federal aid.
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Ted Lieu announced Thursday that officials in Rancho Palos Verdes are set to receive almost $2.3 million for two landslide mitigation projects.