Redondo Beach Pier Reopened After Police Activity Prompted Evacuations, Road Closures, Delay at BeachLife Music Festival

The law enforcement sweep was prompted by a report of a hostage situation and possible explosives, per a report from NBC Los Angeles.

It remains unclear as to what prompted the evacuation.

Police confirmed that the pier has been re-opened. There was no active threat, and "preliminary information indicates this was an isolated event," per a report from KTLA citing Redondo Beach PD.

Unverified social media reports say people are being let back onto the pier, but this is unconfirmed.

A report from ABC7 states that police said the evacuation was due to "suspicious circumstances."

Doors at the BeachLife festival have been delayed until 1pm due to the ongoing police activity, organizers announced. The music festival is set to host James Taylor, My Morning Jacket, and Sheryl Crow on Sunday.

The reason for the evacuation has not yet been revealed.

S Catalina Ave between Torrance Blvd and Beryl St is closed. "Please stay away from the pier area until further notice," police say.

Police are requesting anyone in the area of the pier to evacuate safely.

Police are making an announcement for everyone to evacuate the pier.

A Citizen user shows police activity near the beach.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 309 Esplanade.

The law enforcement sweep was prompted by a report of a hostage situation and possible explosives, per a report from NBC Los Angeles.

It remains unclear as to what prompted the evacuation.

Police confirmed that the pier has been re-opened. There was no active threat, and "preliminary information indicates this was an isolated event," per a report from KTLA citing Redondo Beach PD.

Unverified social media reports say people are being let back onto the pier, but this is unconfirmed.

A report from ABC7 states that police said the evacuation was due to "suspicious circumstances."

Doors at the BeachLife festival have been delayed until 1pm due to the ongoing police activity, organizers announced. The music festival is set to host James Taylor, My Morning Jacket, and Sheryl Crow on Sunday.

The reason for the evacuation has not yet been revealed.

S Catalina Ave between Torrance Blvd and Beryl St is closed. "Please stay away from the pier area until further notice," police say.

Police are requesting anyone in the area of the pier to evacuate safely.

Police are making an announcement for everyone to evacuate the pier.

A Citizen user shows police activity near the beach.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 309 Esplanade.

The law enforcement sweep was prompted by a report of a hostage situation and possible explosives, per a report from NBC Los Angeles.

It remains unclear as to what prompted the evacuation.

Police confirmed that the pier has been re-opened. There was no active threat, and "preliminary information indicates this was an isolated event," per a report from KTLA citing Redondo Beach PD.

Unverified social media reports say people are being let back onto the pier, but this is unconfirmed.

A report from ABC7 states that police said the evacuation was due to "suspicious circumstances."

Doors at the BeachLife festival have been delayed until 1pm due to the ongoing police activity, organizers announced. The music festival is set to host James Taylor, My Morning Jacket, and Sheryl Crow on Sunday.

The reason for the evacuation has not yet been revealed.

S Catalina Ave between Torrance Blvd and Beryl St is closed. "Please stay away from the pier area until further notice," police say.

Police are requesting anyone in the area of the pier to evacuate safely.

Police are making an announcement for everyone to evacuate the pier.

A Citizen user shows police activity near the beach.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 309 Esplanade.

The law enforcement sweep was prompted by a report of a hostage situation and possible explosives, per a report from NBC Los Angeles.

It remains unclear as to what prompted the evacuation.

Police confirmed that the pier has been re-opened. There was no active threat, and "preliminary information indicates this was an isolated event," per a report from KTLA citing Redondo Beach PD.

Unverified social media reports say people are being let back onto the pier, but this is unconfirmed.

A report from ABC7 states that police said the evacuation was due to "suspicious circumstances."

Doors at the BeachLife festival have been delayed until 1pm due to the ongoing police activity, organizers announced. The music festival is set to host James Taylor, My Morning Jacket, and Sheryl Crow on Sunday.

The reason for the evacuation has not yet been revealed.

S Catalina Ave between Torrance Blvd and Beryl St is closed. "Please stay away from the pier area until further notice," police say.

Police are requesting anyone in the area of the pier to evacuate safely.

Police are making an announcement for everyone to evacuate the pier.

A Citizen user shows police activity near the beach.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 309 Esplanade.

The law enforcement sweep was prompted by a report of a hostage situation and possible explosives, per a report from NBC Los Angeles.

It remains unclear as to what prompted the evacuation.

Police confirmed that the pier has been re-opened. There was no active threat, and "preliminary information indicates this was an isolated event," per a report from KTLA citing Redondo Beach PD.

Unverified social media reports say people are being let back onto the pier, but this is unconfirmed.

A report from ABC7 states that police said the evacuation was due to "suspicious circumstances."

Doors at the BeachLife festival have been delayed until 1pm due to the ongoing police activity, organizers announced. The music festival is set to host James Taylor, My Morning Jacket, and Sheryl Crow on Sunday.

The reason for the evacuation has not yet been revealed.

S Catalina Ave between Torrance Blvd and Beryl St is closed. "Please stay away from the pier area until further notice," police say.

Police are requesting anyone in the area of the pier to evacuate safely.

Police are making an announcement for everyone to evacuate the pier.

A Citizen user shows police activity near the beach.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 309 Esplanade.