Pacific Rock Mine extends hours, funneling supply trucks through Camarillo
The mine near Camarillo temporarily expands operating hours to supply rock and riprap for emergency coastal repair tied to the Palisades Fire burn scar and a Malibu sinkhole.
Camarillo residents can expect increased truck traffic over the next several months as Pacific Rock Mine temporarily expands its operating hours to supply materials for emergency coastal repair work.
Why the increase. The additional hours will help supply rock, aggregate, and riprap needed for emergency repair work related to coastal erosion tied to the Palisades Fire burn scar affecting Pacific Coast Highway and surrounding properties, as well as a sinkhole in Malibu, according to the city of Camarillo's Sept. 22 news release. Pacific Rock Mine is located in unincorporated Ventura County near Camarillo and is the nearest mining operation able to supply the materials.
What to expect. Truck traffic will begin operating on the expanded schedule as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Trucks will typically operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. There will be no Sunday operations. Residents may see multiple heavy-duty trucks throughout the day, traveling on Pleasant Valley Road, Highway 34 (Lewis Road/Hueneme Road), and Las Posas Road, connecting to Highway 1 toward Malibu.
No extra blasting. No additional blasting or mining activity will occur during the extended hours, the city said.
Timeline. The temporary increase is expected to continue through Dec. 15, 2026.
More information. Ventura County Planning Division Manager John Novi can be reached at 805-654-2462 or John.Novi@VenturaCounty.gov.
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