725-6FL-3159

Caltrans District 7 in Los Angeles has approved an encroachment permit for Rookie Productions Inc. to film scenes for the TV show The Rookie on E. 15th Street beneath I-10 at PM 17.02, between Long Beach Avenue and Alameda Street. The approved activities include exterior establishing shots, simulated muzzle flashes inside a vehicle, a drive-up scene involving the disposal of a body, and a crime scene investigation, all without requiring any ground disturbance, utility relocation, or acquisition of new right-of-way. The filming will necessitate a full street closure during production, but no physical alterations to the roadway or surrounding infrastructure are planned. The permit is identified under reference number 725-6FL-3159, and all correspondence and inquiries should be directed to Pauline Lee, Senior Environmental Planner, via the provided contact information. The permit was posted on December 31, 2025, and is part of Caltrans’ regulatory review process for film activities within state right-of-way.