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Bill calling for speed cameras on PCH in Malibu headed for governor’s desk – NBC Los Angeles
Ten months after four Pepperdine University students were fatally struck in a crash caused by an allegedly speeding driver on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, a state Senate bill calling for speed cameras in five locations along PCH cleared its final hurdle in the Legislature on Friday and was headed for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Senate Bill 1297, authored by Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, and co-authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin, D Thousand Oaks, was approved by a 54-6 vote in the Assembly on Thursday before returning to the Senate on Friday, when it got final legislative approval in a 36-4 vote. Assemblywoman Laura Friedman, D-Glendale, and Sen. Henry Stern, D-Los Angeles, also sponsored the measure.
The bill would authorize the installation of five speed-camera systems along a 21-mile stretch of PCH in the Malibu area.
According to a statement from the city of Malibu, “These systems will be strategically placed in areas identified as having the highest incidence of speed-related collisions and fatalities. The goal is to deter speeding, reduce traffic accidents, and save lives in a community deeply affected by these issues.”
In a statement Friday, Allen said, “The Legislature’s passage of SB 1297 brings us one step closer to making the Pacific Coast Highway safer for everyone.”
“The introduction of speed cameras will play a crucial role in curbing reckless driving and protecting both residents and visitors,” Allen added. “I am hopeful that Governor Newsom will recognize the importance of this legislation and sign it into law on behalf of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians along this stretch of highway.”
The bill was introduced in February, some four months after the deaths of the four Pepperdine students — Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams.
The students, who were all 20 or 21 years old, were killed on the night of Oct. 17, 2023, when a driver who was allegedly speeding west on PCH slammed into several parked cars on the north shoulder of the roadway. Sheriff’s officials said those parked cars struck the four women, killing them at the scene.
Pepperdine University held a memorial in honor of the four students who were killed in a violent crash in Malibu. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 22, 2023.
The driver, Fraser Michael Bohm, 22, was charged with four counts of murder and four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
The tragedy prompted widespread calls for increased safety along the stretch of PCH, with an emphasis on slowing down speeders. Measures have also included infrastructure improvements, enhanced enforcement and community outreach.
“The approval of SB 1297 is just one more piece of the puzzle to save lives along one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in California,” Irwin said in a statement Friday.
“This legislation builds on our efforts that led to Caltrans to spend over $4 million on road safety improvements along PCH over the past year.”
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart called the possibility of adding speed cameras to the stretch of PCH “a critical step forward in our ongoing efforts to make Malibu safer for everyone who travels along the Pacific Coast Highway.”
“The loss of the four Pepperdine students was a devastating reminder of the dangers posed by speeding,” Stewart said in a statement Friday. “Now, I urge Governor Newsom to sign SB 1297 into law so we can start implementing these vital safety measures”
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How to add California driver’s license to iPhone, Apple Watch – NBC Los Angeles
California driver’s license holders can now add their state ID to Apple Wallet on their IPhone and Apple Watch, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
The digital IDs will be accepted at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check points, including Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco Airport, as well as select businesses.
“With this new integration, we’re working to better serve the people of California in the 21st Century,” Newsom said in a statement.
Here’s how to add your ID to Apple Wallet
- Go to Apple Wallet
- Click the + button on the top right-hand corner
- Under the “Add to Wallet” section, tap “Driver’s License or State ID” to select “California mDL Pilot.
- Scan the front and back sides of your California ID
- Scan your face
- Take a picture
- Wait for verification from the California DMV.
But there’s a catch
The mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program is currently only limited to 1.5 million participants.
If your license is expired or suspended, your mDL will be rejected.
Other factors that could impact your mDL applications are:
- Wearing headwear
- Not using plain background
- Lack of consistent lighting
- Other faces in the frame
- Wearing sunglasses
More tips can be found here.
Last month, the state announced the DMV addition of Google Wallet as an option to hold driver’s licenses and identification cards.
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Find Riverside County Airport Fire recovery assistance – NBC Los Angeles
Residents impacted by the Airport Fire in Riverside County can visit a local assistance center in Lake Elsinore.
Residents seeking assistance with food, health care support and more are welcomed to visit the one-stop resource center located at the Lake Community Center. The center will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Public Health, Housing & Workforce Solutions and other local agencies will be joined by representatives from the California Office of Emergency Services and several nonprofit organizations to provide information on how to get financial, medical and related aid.
Residents seeking help also can click here.
On Tuesday, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency declaration, enabling the county to seek state and federal allocations for infrastructure repairs or improvements and general recovery of expenses stemming from the blaze.
As of Thursday, the Airport Fire was 41% contained at more than 23,500 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.
For information about Orange County recovery resources, click here.
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Find Orange County Airport Fire recovery resources – NBC Los Angeles
Orange County launched a website and plans to open an assistance center to provide residents with information about recovering from the Airport Fire.
Residents affected by the fire, which also burned in Riverside County, can click here to find information about wildfire assistance.
The county also will open a wildfire recovery assistance center at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The center will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 3 to 9 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 28000 Marguerite Parkway in the second-floor lounge.
The fire, which started more than a week ago, has burned 23,519 acres with containment at 39 percent. The fire destroyed 160 structures and damaged 34 others.
Below-normal temperatures are helping firefighters make progress with helicopter water drops. Crews are working to increse the perimeter with warmer weather in the forecast.
Most evacuation orders and warnings were lifted in Orange County, but many are still in effect in Riverside County. Residents can visit this page to determine if their homes are impacted by evacuation orders or warnings.
The fire was one of three major fires that started during a week of extremely warm temperatures in Southern California.
Information about Los Angeles and San Bernardino county recovery resources can be found here.
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