Malibu Schools Closed Monday After Rain Creates Safety Concerns

MALIBU, CA — Public schools in Malibu were closed Monday following a weekend of rain that impacted the Palisades Fire burn area.

School officials cited "dangerous road conditions and challenges with access to our schools" in announcing the closure of Webster Elementary, Malibu Elementary, Malibu Middle and Malibu High schools.

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District officials wrote in a letter to the community that they'll be in contact with the city of Malibu, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, county Supervisor Lindsay Horvath’s office and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department throughout the day.

"Based on their updates and warnings regarding roads, and mudflow issues and continued rain, the decision was made to close schools (Monday) with the safety of students and staff as our top priority," officials wrote.

"Parents and staff will hear from their Principals with information regarding the continuity of learning to best engage our students while school is closed," they added.

Officials said they'll provide another update on Monday about whether schools will be open on Tuesday.