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How San Pedro’s Sunken City fell into the ocean — and why you might be able to visit the remnants
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Cato Hernández , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This event is related to Sunken City, a site that has garnered attention in recent years.
In the Los Angeles area, a notable landslide occurred on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This event is related to Sunken City, a site that has garnered attention in recent years. The site has been closed to the public, but some individuals have still managed to access it.
Further details about Sunken City and the landslide are available from local sources. For those interested in learning more about the history and current status of Sunken City, additional information can be found through local news outlets, such as LAist.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Los Angeles area, a notable landslide occurred on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This event is related to Sunken City, a site that has garnered attention in recent years. The site has been closed…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 28, 2026 by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
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