Huge Landslide destroyed 12 luxury homes at the Palos Verdes Peninsula 2023

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It’s unbelievable what kind of damage a huge landslide did to 12 luxury houses at the rolling Hills Park Estates at the Palos Verdes Peninsula over 12 families lost their house over the weekend because a huge landslide. Some of the houses sunk 10 feet into the ground. It’s unbelievable.

[@Alanoffer]

One of the worst things that can happen is to lose your home , regardless of how much money you have ,

[@franvarga709]

Similar problem in Bluebird Canyon in Laguna Beach in 2005. The hillside just gave way, didn't matter how the house was constructed, the land it sat on went down, took the structures with it. People love to live on a hill top bluff with great views, but the locations have risk of erosion, poor drainage, and poor soils. It's been happening in various locations in California for decades. It's risky business.

[@DrewishBear]

@@Plutogalaxybasically anyones house could collapse at any time for any reason 😐

[@kkittycatkat1990]

@@DrewishBear Sure...let's get that info from ALL the insurance companies, shall we. You might be upset but surely you have a bit of logic going on.

[@DrewishBear]

@@kkittycatkat1990 honestly I don’t remember the comment I responded too..but I think they were trying to diminish the misfortune of the palisades folk who lost their homes☝🏽I build/remodel houses for a living all over the country so it’s of passing interest

[@ihaveinsomnia1]

​@@DrewishBearYes, I'm in Florida near the sinkhole that swallowed 2 houses. You just never know with tornados, hurricanes, fire, earthquakes......

[@DrewishBear]

@@ihaveinsomnia1 damn nature, you scary!

[@althunder4269]

This gives new meaning to the phrase "real estate collapse".

[@maxstress8427]

This is why you don't build a house on the side of a hill because of the high risk of that happening. I hate it happened and feel bad for the people that lost their home.

[@Tbss77]

Tell that to everyone that lives in the Hollywood hills

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

Check out South Laguna Beach. Nyes Place. Summit.

[@multimulte]

Yeah, unless it`s solid rock, like granite.

[@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803]

​@@Tbss77I think He did...

[@Monsux]

You can build almost anywhere, but make sure that foundations/pilings are done properly to avoid these type of accidents.

[@carolynnunes3922]

God bless you for doing this, Mike! God bless your mom and sister, and her family! God bless these folks who have lost their homes; God bless us, every one

[@UC-Jf_YAvw4Apbz-SAVM3p2A]

Amen !

[@richardt1792]

Great coverage GIV. I have lived in Palos Verdes for about 40 years. I was seeing some notices on Nextdoor about cracks and water seeping up. Those posts were a day or two before the landslide. Unfortunately, it sounds unlikely there is no insurance for this disaster. They won't even to be able to rebuild on the land. One family just closed escrow and moved in 2 months ago.

[@zero1fifty8]

I live down here in Florida and this reminds me of the sink hole problems that we've had here over the years. Pretty scary stuff especially if something like that were to happen in the middle of the night when you're asleep

[@marysaltlife1427]

Yes, yes, that's my fear if I move there! But I love Florida so much, I hope to retire there.

[@leroybrown-coco]

A Cane, what's up. We getting ready for this new season. Can't wait. Next year watch out !!!

[@rosesmith6208]

we had a few in our area of ohio due to the mines and we got insurance against these sink holes in case hour house gets eaten.

[@m.auxier70]

Hello I'm in Florida as well and was going to say the same thing looks like a sink hole, Mike GIV have they said anything of a cause? So sad.

[@zero1fifty8]

@@leroybrown-coco you know it!! Go Canes!!

[@boblatzer]

You have a good heart GIV. Thanks for showing this so we can add these poor folks to our prayers.

[@randylanter2222]

My Uncle was saying 50 years ago, this was going to happen all around L.A.

[@paystation164]

And it really is. I'm having house inspection coming to look at our home. It's sinking! Put a ball on the floor and watch it roll.

[@SA-hz1rs]

Florida is sinking Oh well

[@peni1641]

Especially after all this rain. It's going to be nothing but slides around here; as houses slide downt he mountain.

[@missingremote4388]

I left 55 years ago Left with family out of Newport Beach COSTAmesa to Colorado

[@beekeepermariadelgado6806]

Exactly, I knew this plus if you are going to build in landslide area you may as well build it on large skis. It does not help planting all the shrubs, plants , grass which require irrigation. Movement of the land destroys /breaks pipes. They should have never allowed plants etc just rocks gravel. Either way it would have collapsed .

[@TuesdayWells27]

Prayers for all of these families and their pets.

[@RVMD95]

Thank You GIV for bringing us the stories of our time in an informative and respectful way. For me the GIV is better than any news program.

[@dysutopia4238]

I live in the area. Thanks for putting the audio heartfelt frustration of grievances from the two homeowners at the beginning of this video. Again, the bureaucracy at work in destroying people's lives. In this case, the HOA in stalling.

[@md-wg4bz]

I think the guy misspoke. I guarantee you that it was the management company that dragged their feet. The HOA is always comprised of home owners. I own a condo in South Redondo Beach and getting our management company to get anything done takes forever!!!!!!!! 😡

[@Jeanne90275]

The homeowners don't seem to realize that they are the HOA; this is a condo/townhome development. These people appear to have little understanding of the legalities of buying into such a development.

[@Jeanne90275]

​@@md-wg4bzAfter reporting, you can bypass the management company and attend the homeowners'meetings. That way it gets into the record and you can supply evidence:(i.e. pics) backing up your claim These folks bought into a condo development without much knowledge and are casting about to lay blame. Water leaking for years, but they never went to a meeting, never ran for the board 😮 In my understanding, the owners of all 67 units are responsible for the damage of about $18,000,000 which is about $270,000 per unit. I, of course, could be wrong, completely and utterly.

[@KenpomomGaming]

My grandmother always said, "Never build a house on top of a hill, under a hill, or near water sources." So sad for these people. Thanks for the video.

[@bootstrappedfriend1752]

If only people would listen to the wise ones.... and the psychics that have predicted this for years, were mocked.😂

[@justagirlsd3000]

Grannies are wise

[@jonothandoeser]

Actually, on top of a hill is usually fine. Just put in a lightning rod and make sure it's a natural hill (not a manmade one)

[@historybuff0393]

I have read that the Palos Verdes Peninsula is the most geologically unstable area in the country. Consider over the years the sunken city of San Pedro, Portuguese Bend, the slippage along Paseo Del Mar that divided the road in two, and now this, among others. People who live there have to accept that risk.

[@Strato13]

I can tell you that there's a section near Portuguese Bend that constantly needs road repair, constant asphalt repair, and replacement a couple of times a year. That area is constantly shifting, moving. There's a slight downhill section where the ride feels almost like a slight drop lol..

[@anthenriqe909]

Got that right

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

Right… it is foolishness… they constantly have to reconstruct the roadway around there because it is constantly shifting, under subduction and getting messed up… that should tell anyone all they need to know, you know??

[@rosesmith6208]

@@originalmamagrizzly2478 did not knwo that, why are they building in such a unstable condition and are people informed of the risk?

[@Strato13]

@@rosesmith6208 If you live in that area, and I grew up there, it's been a "Thing" all my life. If I could transfer my recollections of that road under constant repair to video, what you'd see would be something akin to a wiggling worm.

[@ashleystewart994]

Thanks Mile for the update on this catastrophe!! You covered it well......

[@dinarefior1892]

👍

[@jorgenegrete7494]

Stay safe thank you for sharing I miss my home in California

[@ccihitmanmarine007]

Dam that sucks. Terrible for those home owners. GiV making news channels look bad as always. Stay safe GIV!

[@cinziavittino5014]

My God🥺 I'm very sorry, a hug to all the families who lost their home 😞😞 thanks for the video Mike

[@markeast9221]

I learned more about this from you than on my news in Florida ! Great views of the damage ! You did a great report !Thanks !

[@eloiseteklu84]

Great coverage GIV! The owner saving his flag, man that teared me up. I like to see the background behind the story, and you always give us just that.

[@growthandunderstanding]

Grew up in PV in the 70s, 80s and lived there for 15 years in the 2000s. Was my dream place due to the ocean life until it became over crowded. Such a shame.

[@lfader]

The vibe from the '80s and '90s with all beaches areas I'm in Ventura now but familiar lived in Malibu area Santa Monica West LA and then friends in Huntington Beach lived in Westminster It's just a whole different notched up difficult to relax in areas now Like I said it's just a whole strange vibe if you live through that nice period Love the beach 🪄🪄🪄

[@MrThebu831]

Wow this is so sad people lost their homes 😢. You covered more than all those news people Amigo mike!!

[@lsvegasman1]

Thank you GIV ...YOU ARE THE BEST 👌

[@razorsedge4823]

Very frustrating for those homeowners whose homes were destroyed, but at least no one was injured or killed. That's all that matters.

[@LinzYoutube]

It's incredible that no one got hurt!

[@deetorrance3659]

My aunt lived in RPV back in the 70’s and 80’s. She sold and moved to another local area, because the ground kept moving and causing damage to her home.

[@missingremote4388]

Dang - a friend of mines aunt lived at the top PRV they helped him out with a place to stay in the 1970's While he was building the crystal cathedral

[@everybodylovesrooroo2228]

Thank you for going there. I have a friend who lives there so I was deeply concerned. I think your show is very helpful!!!

[@99percentirish64]

Thanks GIV. My heart goes out to these people.

[@janicewright6375]

I'm from NC, but love Southern Ca. I feel so sorry for these people, I just could not imagine.

[@scottrowland5479]

Thanks for covering this. So sad for the people.

[@AMIR-nm7fo]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND YOUR VIDEO.

[@kinhason46]

Great reporting. I lived up Rambla Pacific in Malibu(1973-1988), on the side of hill near the top. The builder built it way over required code back in 1961-62, so much reenforced concrete, so many caissons into bedrock. I think the land would disappear leaving the house standing, however a great early 1990s fire burned whatever wasn't concrete a few years after I had sold it. Risky for sure, these homeowners deserve our thoughts and prayers, so sad!😂💝🙏💪👀

[@kc0eks]

You have provided some amazing views into many current eve ts and far better coverage than any leading news channels. Thanks for taking me along.

[@thedorseyway]

I hope no lives were lost. 😢 Thanks for sharing, GIV. I love how you get the scoop and share it with us. Keep it coming. I don't care where it is.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

MIKE WE ARE GLAD YOUR THE NEWS AND FUN,,..

[@alliekuma4234]

That's really sad. Sending them positive vibes and love.

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

Thanks Mike! Yeah, I hadn't heard about this until your video! I grew up in Hermosa Beach, and spent a lot of time in Palos Verdes.

[@bonniebonbon8575]

It is a risk living on the hilltop. Thank you GIV, glad you were there to do this.😊

[@DA-jw4lx]

Seeing things like this makes me count my blessings for sure.

[@opeyonecanopy]

Great reporting GIV!

[@Spock_Rogers]

Great coverage! I hope those people get their possessions and are able to get through this as smoothly as possible. 🥀

[@jackbauer562]

Saving the flag… respect to that guy 🇺🇸

[@MissterX]

​@@saintsataniko2116No one said it was?

[@jackbauer562]

@@saintsataniko2116 ignorant.

[@BrandonPepper-iz6rh]

2 the people who decide to talk shit about the flag move the fuck out

[@ShelleeGraham]

10:15. YES, respect to that gentleman, who is probably a 🇺🇸 U.S. military veteran. Respect.

[@LollyandPop2]

Thank you for this video. You show us behind the scenes we wouldn’t see otherwise!

[@TileReseller]

Rolling hills seems to be the perfect name for that neighborhood

[@catchison8671]

This is so sad…so glad that no one has gotten hurt… praying for those whose homes are damaged or destroyed from this land slide..😢❤🙏🏼

[@mtnbkr777]

That entire peninsula has slowly been creeping into the ocean for decades. These landslides and collapses occur periodically as a result. Very sad for the families.

[@2011woodlands]

It's a natural progression of coastlines, not a ideal place to build for the long term.

[@vb5662]

Growing up in LA, you always heard that your house in PV is on one side of the street, ten years later, it is across the street.

[@stigjr2410]

Thank you GIF. Your the man! GIFTV.

[@Rayram555]

Good work examining this soil failure . Thank you .

[@Rose258V]

It’s important to have an emergency backpack now a days. You never know what can happen. Thanks for a wonderful video! You always make me crack me up with something you say. Terrible occurrence for those homeowners.😢

[@theneutralground1694]

Thank you for bringing the news and info about the stuff going on around there, its super interesting and love your videos !

[@heartstrings8190]

Super cool video, thanks for sharing such and epic story

[@LAbee333]

Rolling hills estates beautiful country, lived in Torrance my whole life always enjoy coming up here for the beautiful scenery the quiet, views of the ocean and the port. 20 minutes to grab what you need and get out ‼️

[@blue.5058]

It’s unfortunate but that’s what happens when you decide to build in a subduction zone, where the tectonic plates essentially slide under the state (or that’s what i gathered from some geologists on YT, that is). The whole coast is littered with ground that is breaking apart like cottage cheese from the plate movement over time. I remember doing fire effects for a band called “Third Strike” years ago, where we did some footage off of the Malibu coast- the ground was crumbling in a really strange way which made the whole area really unstable. And of course they had to film the drum parts on a section of the coast that kind of separated like a pinnacle, which required that everyone be hooked onto climbing rope in case it collapsed or fell over. Pretty scary stuff.

[@2011woodlands]

the melting of the last ice age and lessoning of pressure on the mantel in the Great Lakes is causing the same thing but much more slowly, certain areas will rise and other will lower, changing the coastlines over time.

[@IceLynne]

I grew up in this area and the land movement is just part of living there. I'm not surprised but I guess it makes for good news, lol.

[@heatherwhatever7714]

Thank you Mike. You’re doing a service. I’ll share. The reason I said that is you opened with important truths as described by those who watched this before it happened. It’s important for investigators to piece together everything including flood info which could lead back to if this county was under a disaster thing before along with the latest earthquake etc.

[@MissterX]

​@@saintsataniko2116You've been on here 11 years, I don't see any content on your channel to criticize. Do it better if you can trolly troll.

[@user-fe3vp1xq7h]

This is just awful you gave great coverage of this Thank You GIV you're the best 💞

[@orangeduck8898]

Looking healthy GIV! Stay the course. TY for another vid.

[@mamnisel4815]

I feel sorry for those people losing their properties in a.landslide but to be honest GIV I would never consider buying a home on a hillside especially with the extreme weather we are experiencing these days.Powerful video and trust you to be in the right place at the right time!!!

[@leslieanne7467]

Good story . Informative & gives a voice to the homeowners who need to be heard. Ty GIV

[@jduncan1511]

Thank you

[@colemarsh13]

Thank you GIV

[@screwplanplaybook7121]

Very sad to see people loss there home's, I hope home owners insurance makes it right in the end, thoughts and prayers for the family's who lost the home's. Thank Mike for what you do and your report on this.

[@andrewloranger]

As always, thanks for keeping us in the loop Mike!

[@sachawisznia9685]

G.I.V. is BEST! THANK YOU! 👍

[@reapercrew618]

Mike thank u for always giving us great videos. Keep up the great work.

[@shellbell2730]

That man with the flag in his hand.... He looks to be about the same age as me. Late 50s to early 60s. He is nearing retirement. Probably getting tired, and watching his life slide down that darn hill..... That really got me in the feels. 😢

[@Lifewithpersians]

great coverage of a sad situation. the saving of the flag left me speechless!

[@hellen70666666]

....Very Informative, Thanks........2023'

[@lesleydecker1015]

I don’t watch much TV news. I’ll receive my news AM tomorrow on my email. You did a great job Mike. Thank you

[@tanyadoe8086]

Great coverage of this story 👍

[@mijiyoon5575]

*GIV* always doing a great job reporting by telling us the way it really is⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Nopsia]

Thanks for documenting history German. Can’t wait to come by and get an original piece some day

[@atcay81]

Love all your videos GIV!!!! You're a legend from Australia 💕

[@pvdoug]

I was on the same street this afternoon. I wish I had seen you. The older blonde in the blue coat is Janice Hahn, a L.A County supervisor. The problem appears to have been caused by a broken pipe and this can cause damage anywhere.

[@NS-ze1qb]

I live half a mile from these houses. You got it there faster than me. Good report and pictures GIV. Thanks.

[@chrisstephens5310]

this is so very sad I feel for the family I will prey for you guys

[@MsD3L3ON]

Thank you for always keeping us informed 👍🏽🫶🏼GiV great coverage 💯 I feel bad for the families 🙏🏽

[@jimpro243]

To see that man @10:15 save the American flag above all other material possessions was really refreshing to see in today's world, a true patriotic spirit.

[@BolianAdmiral]

I work in this area and just Sunday, when this all started, I delivered food to the emergency crews working that neighborhood. I’ve probably delivered to each of those affected homes within the last decade.

[@barbaraolson6783]

Really beautiful part of California, sorry for the loss. Never expected the area would crumble. Many beaches have crumbling cliffs in California. The Earth is changing everywhere and will continue to change for the next year. We must be prepared to move away without notice, so many changes to every environment. Thank you Mike for exploring the change.

[@spookienewton]

Watching the guy with the flag made my heart hurt. From what I hear if you don't have the right insurance on the house they don't cover it. Hope they go after the HOA if it's true they've been asking for a county assessor or whatever they are called. What a heartbreaking mess. Thanks GIV for the news about this.

[@vb5662]

Growing up in LA, you always heard that your house in PV is on one side of the street and ten years later, it is across the street. Unfortunately, these homeowners will have to pay the mortgage until it goes to court in most cases. A lot of homeowners in FL, where the Champlain Towers collapsed, are still having to pay their mortgages.

[@Mizz.Person]

Oh geez, that sucks! The bank wants their money....😢

[@cuea96]

Good reporting a Michael. Prayers to those families.

[@janetceniza8091]

Our home in Cebu was damaged by the Typhoon in Dec. 2021, - the wind took off the back third of the roof, rain flooded the house for a couple days - Because we had the money to " buy " the help , because everyone for miles needed work done but many did not have the funds to do that. It cost us over $20k or a million pesos in local currency ti get a new roof, electrical work, and some new floor tile. No matter where you live, nature can be mean.

[@frankmacleod2565]

this is what I get for not being on social media. I grew up on the peninsula, and am learning about this from the GIV.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

Trust me. You're better off.

[@mattc.310]

If the homeowners have emails and other records regarding the water issues and the HOA's lack of action, the HOA is going to be in for a fight. Thanks for going up the hill and showing us around.

[@user-jc8rz2jj9r]

As much as I HATE and detest HOA’s this isn’t their fault-it’s the IDIOTS who built on the edge of a ravine and a fault line, and the even BIGGER idiots who bought them!! Those houses are trash.

[@kaarenking3215]

PV is amazing and beautiful. I now live in N.C. and miss my old neighborhood ❤

[@onaciam]

Another awesome video thanks

[@oakley2142]

Great coverage Mike!

[@rons3103]

Mike, I think you need to patent your G.I. with every LA town. Then you can start all your videos with Welcome to the German in {Where your at} channel! Also, just remember what Confucius says, "Man who builds on top of mountain will eventually descend to the valley below!"😲😲

[@Liz-in8lu]

You are so good!! Thank toy

[@krislangley6226]

My family lived on 'the Hill' in the 1960s. This landsliding/shifting problem was common knowledge even back then

[@doubleecpu7180]

those pretentious people put thousands of lbs on shaky cliffs and are surprised mother nature gave way

[@frankmacleod2565]

this neighborhood isn't on a cliff.

[@hippiebits2071]

Interesting take on this, considering there was no evidence of people acting pretentious in the vid.

[@doubleecpu7180]

@@frankmacleod2565 side of hill, mountain or steep drop off is never a stable platform for a structure. unfortunately it doesn't rain in SoCal often enough to remind people of that fact. besides the local ordinances probably don't allow digging in proper reinforcement... that is the pretentious part people outsourcing their research to get a yes instead of paying for proper assessment telling them to not build there. That whole area has that problem and I know the view is one of the most beautiful in SoCal.

[@frankmacleod2565]

@@doubleecpu7180 True, there aren't very many places on earth that are truly stable. I prefer to live in places that have a bit of elevation myself. There are some old village sites in Palos Verdes, the oldest continually inhabited site in the LA basin isn't far away. The entire peninsula isnt exactly falling into the ocean, despite what your youtube videos told you. It's been there a long time, sea levels have risen and fallen many times over the millennia and the peninsula is still there

[@frankmacleod2565]

@@doubleecpu7180 Surely you're familiar with Portuguese Bend. The city forbade construction there decades ago. If you're not familiar with that spot, you dont know the hill

[@LeeTheVet]

Good video Mike! Thank you! The most likely problem was the oversaturation of the ground under the homes. Not sure if that was from the winter storms we had with so much rain coming in days upon days worth. But, that was several months ago. Could be erosion also that had been going on for quite some time, just not noticeable until now when the ground just gave way. Homes on hillsides are always a risk, no matter where it is.

[@breeezy3584]

Thanx for real news update.

[@solarrobot]

Outstanding reporting GIV !

[@steve.funicella5286]

Sad to see that Mike. I would not think that homeowners insurance would even cover those losses citing an, " act of nature".

[@Leisurelistsb]

Hi Mike, I just wanted to share this information. There are 4 cities to what is commonly referred to as "the Hill." There are Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rancho Palos Verdes. I was born and raised in this area. This location is RHE, which is not very close to the water probably a mile and 1/2 inland. This location is directly south of Torrance, California.

[@user-rx4gi2mh7h]

The earth is always shifting, especially in this part of CA.

[@tynao2029]

right below where all the best food in LA like hot N tot, lomitas best, L&L BBQ, alfredo's, rizzo's, don's etc

[@md-wg4bz]

Yes, when I grew up in San Pedro, we called all of those areas “The Hill”. 😂 And yes, he did mention Palos Verdes when this occurred in Rolling Hills.

[@lovly2cu725]

INLAND FROM HAWTHORNE BLVD. I LIVED IN THE APARTMENTS ON HAWTHORNE LATE 1977 WHEN THEY WERE BEING BUILT ACROSS THE STREET. BEHIND THE APARTMENTS IS THE OCEAN. I HAD NO IDEA THERE WAS A CANYON BEHIND THAT CONSTRUCTION

[@eleventy-seven]

Love this video. Your a good man.

[@kingofgogas]

thanks GIV

[@petej.8676]

Wow..The GIV late night in the midwest...SWEET. ✌️