Pacific Coast Highway
Coverage of Pacific Coast Highway in the Nexus archive.
- Los Angeles police chase ends in crash, 1 hospitalized
A police chase in Wilmington ended in a two-car crash on the 300 block of the Pacific Coast Highway. The incident occurred at 8:34 p.m., when officers with the Los Angeles Police Department attempted to pull over a suspect. Following the collision, one person was hospitalized.
- Why Malibu is still a ghost town 18 months after Palisades Fire: ‘It looks like Pompeii’
More than 18 months after the Palisades Fire devastated Malibu, only a few homes along the Pacific Coast Highway have begun rebuilding, leaving the area with charred ruins and a ghost-town appearance. The region remains largely abandoned despite the extended timeframe for recovery.
- In Malibu, the fire is over — but the math has just begun
The Palisades Fire destroyed Malibu homes and is altering future ownership patterns. Pacific Coast Highway reveals ongoing devastation with charred foundations and construction sites. The article suggests government inaction is a perceived issue.
- Truck driver stuck in vehicle after smashing into building on Pacific Coast Highway
A truck driver was trapped after their vehicle crashed into a single-story commercial building on Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Rescuers worked to save the driver as the cab was crushed.
- Truck driver trapped after crash into building on PCH in Pacific Palisades
A truck driver is trapped after crashing into a commercial building on Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades. Firefighters are working to free the driver, who was involved in the crash around 11:30 a.m. Thursday in an area with ongoing construction following a wildfire.
- Small plane makes emergency landing on Southern California beach; no injuries reported
A small plane carrying two people made an emergency landing on Huntington State Beach in Southern California Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and first responders cordoned off the scene near Pacific Coast Highway and Magnolia Avenue.
- 21-year-old charged with vehicular manslaughter in OC 'car-surfing' crash that killed beloved surfer
A 21-year-old from Huntington Beach has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after his friend was killed while car surfing on Pacific Coast Highway last summer.
- Orange County DUI driver, 24, charged with murder after 100 mph crash
A 24-year-old Orange County man has been charged with murder after a DUI-related crash where he was driving over 100 mph. The April 15 collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach resulted from Lukas McHargue rear-ending 53-year-old Heather Lewis.
- Charges against US dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatment
Charges against Dharmesh Patel, a radiologist accused of driving his family off a cliff in Northern California in 2023, were dismissed after he completed a mental health program. The incident injured Patel's wife and two children but all survived.
- Car crash shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in both directions
A hit-and-run crash into a pole caused the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu to be shut down in both directions for hours Monday afternoon. The incident occurred early Monday morning.
- Car crash shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in both directions
A hit-and-run crash into a pole caused the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu to be shut down in both directions for hours. The closure occurred Monday afternoon following the early-morning incident.
- PCH closed in both directions after power pole crash in Malibu
Pacific Coast Highway is closed in both directions in Malibu after a car collided with a power pole, prompting a SigAlert near Paradise Cove. The incident occurred just before 5 a.m. on Monday.
- 1 dead after major crash shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach
A person was killed in a major traffic collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, causing the highway's closure. The crash occurred near Pelican Point and Coast Highway around 12:46 p.m., according to Newport Beach police spokesperson Heather Rangel.
- 2 bicyclists killed, 1 injured by suspected DUI driver on PCH
Two bicyclists were killed and a third injured when a suspected drunk driver entered a bike lane on Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County. The crash occurred around 7:08 p.m. near Solimar Beach Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- Car crashes into Wilmington home, ends up standing vertically on porch
A car crashed into a home in Wilmington early Sunday morning, coming to rest nearly upright against the front porch after striking a utility pole, a parked car, and multiple fences. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Woman killed by driver while crossing PCH in Long Beach
A woman was struck and killed by a 19-year-old driver while crossing Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach on June 3 at approximately 4:50 a.m. The incident occurred at the crosswalk of Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific Avenue, where the pedestrian had walked against a red light.
- Suspect sought in deadly stabbing near busy Long Beach intersection
Police in Long Beach are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near the intersection of Harbor Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway on Monday night. The incident took place just before 8:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Harbor Avenue, and authorities are seeking information to identify the suspect.
- Mendocino Farms opens its first location in this Orange County city
Mendocino Farms has opened its first location in Huntington Beach, expanding its footprint in Southern California. The restaurant debuted on May 7 and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The location is at 21016 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit D120.
- Man shot and killed while breaking up fight at Los Angeles pizza restaurant
A 26-year-old man was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at Red West Pizza in Los Angeles' Wilmington neighborhood on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 5:41 p.m. and Los Angeles police were called to the scene. The victim's identity has not been fully disclosed.
- Early-morning Malibu crash leaves at least 1 dead, authorities say
A car crash occurred in Malibu, resulting in at least one fatality. The incident involved a car and a pedestrian on Pacific Coast Highway. Authorities were dispatched to the scene just before 4:40 a.m.
- Cyclist, 70, killed in Pacific Coast Highway crash
A 70-year-old cyclist was killed in a vehicle collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach on April 27. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred just before noon north of Newland Street, with the victim found unconscious in the roadway.