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Bella Thorne has listed her 7,624-square-foot Mediterranean-style home in Topanga Canyon for $3,995,000. The property features 6 bedrooms, a guest house, a pool, spa, and stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains, Pacific Ocean, and San Fernando Valley. The home is secluded, gated, and located near Calabasas and Malibu, with no reason given for the sale. The listing is handled by Jason Oppenheim.
Caltrans expects a section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to remain closed until fall due to a massive landslide that occurred during a rainstorm in March, with 9.2 million pounds of earth blocking the road. The unstable hillside poses a safety risk, and clearing the slide is challenging due to ongoing water seepage and the risk of further earth movement. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, and the public can submit questions to Caltrans regarding the closure.
Climate change is turning the idyllic community of Topanga in California into a "perilous paradise," with extreme weather events like flooding, mudslides, and evacuation orders becoming more common and intense. Residents are adapting by making changes to their homes and businesses, but some are choosing to move due to the increasing risks. The neighborhood, known for its natural beauty, is also at high risk for wildfires, leading to community-wide evacuation drills and preparation efforts. Despite the challenges, many residents are determined to stay due to the area's beauty and peacefulness.
An evacuation order has been issued for the Topanga Canyon area in Southern California due to the high risk of mud and debris flows as a dangerous storm is expected to bring heavy rain to Los Angeles County. Evacuation warnings have also been issued for several unincorporated parts of L.A. County near various fire burn scars, with all warnings in effect until Tuesday. Residents are urged to leave the area as soon as possible and monitor weather conditions.
Officials issued an evacuation warning for some Topanga Canyon residents ahead of heavy rainfall expected late Sunday into Monday, with 1 to 2 inches of rain expected to drench the area and the possibility of thunderstorms. No flood watches were in effect for Los Angeles County as of Sunday evening, but a flood watch was issued for San Diego County on Monday. Last January, heavy rainfall caused a mudslide and a tumbling boulder, prompting the closure of a section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather and gather loved ones, pets, and supplies, with the evacuation warning in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Tuesday.