President Obama To Arrive In LA Wednesday
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — President Barack Obama will to travel to the Southland Wednesday in his 17th visit to Los Angeles.
After arriving at LAX, the president is expected to attend a fundraiser in Bel Air. He will then head to the USC Shoah Foundation's 20th anniversary event at the Century Plaza Hotel.
On Thursday morning, he is scheduled to attend a roundtable discussion at the Beverly Hilton before heading to another fundraiser at a private residence in La Jolla, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Tickets to both Los Angeles events cost approximately $32,000 each, the maximum allowed under federal fundraising laws.
There will be traffic delays in West Los Angeles during the president's visit.
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The following areas should be avoided when possible:
On Wednesday:
The area around Motor Avenue and Pico Blvd. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The area around Pico Blvd. and Beverly Glen Blvd. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The area around Santa Monica Blvd and Beverly Glen from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The area around Sunset Blvd. and Beverly Glen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The area around Santa Monica Blvd. and Avenue of the Stars from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Thursday:
The area around Santa Monica Blvd. and Avenue of the Stars from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
NOTE: All trucks will be restricted from travel along Wilshire Blvd. between Santa Monica and Avenue of the Stars from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The area around Pico Blvd. and Motor Avenue from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
