Surviving Obamajam

President Obama waves as he boards Air Force One at LAX to depart Los Angeles on Saturday night.

(Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

Oct. 10, 2015 4:57 PM PT

Obama aboard Marine One over Los Angeles

Marine One, carrying President Obama, comes in for a landing at LAX in October 2015.

(Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

President Obama arrives aboard Air Force One at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday. Obama was scheduled to attend three fundraising events in the west L.A. area.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Mayor Eric Garcetti meets President Obama at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

President Obama stops to greet guests and journalists waiting at LAX on Saturday.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

After landing at LAX, President Obama boarded a helicopter bound for one of three fundraising events in the west L.A. area on Saturday.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Delayed motorists stand outside their cars after Sunset Boulevard was closed in both directions at Allenford Avenue because of President Obama’s visit to the Southland.

(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

A van is searched before it is allowed to proceed during President Obama’s visit to the Southland on Saturday.

(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Almafi Drive was closed at Minorca Drive for President Obama’s visit to the Southland. Drivers on Saturday faced rolling street closures in the area.

(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Kaya Gray, 11, left, and Jen Young watch as President Obama’s motorcade passes through the intersection of Beverly Glen and Wilshire Boulevard on Oct. 10, 2015.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)