Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes amid landslide

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes, where deepening landslide issues have spurred utilities to cut off electrical and gas service to dozens of homes. The proclamation is intended to speed state resources to assist in the response to the slides.

“Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,” the governor’s office said in a statement, “to protect public safety amid ongoing land movement that has resulted...