A stretch of Pacific Coast Highway between Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu that has been restricted will reopen to all drivers on Friday, May 23, at 8 a.m., Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday, May 22. There will be “up to two lanes in each direction available to travelers.” A “robust security presence will remain at the neighborhood level,” according to the announcement: “Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has directed LAPD to continue its increased deployment in the Palisades, including staffing check points 24 hours a day.” Councilmember Traci Park will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to discuss “security” and “access transition.”