Very strong El Niño pattern threatens SoCal with heavy rain, flooding
The El Niño climate pattern, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures, is already intensifying Pacific hurricanes and generating massive waves in Southern California. Experts predict the phenomenon will bring heavy winter rainfall, severe erosion, and unprecedented coastal flooding across California.
The El Niño climate pattern, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures, is already intensifying Pacific hurricanes and generating massive waves in Southern California. Experts predict the phenomenon will bring heavy winter rainfall, severe erosion, and unprecedented coastal flooding across California.
Dangerous surf, eroding shorelines impacting Long Beach coast
Long Beach has red-tagged eight structures and deployed heavy-duty sandbags to support a failing bulkhead as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens the region. Forecasters warn that anticipated eight-foot tides on Sunday morning will likely cause severe, damaging ocean flooding to south-facing beaches.
Long Beach has red-tagged eight structures and deployed heavy-duty sandbags to support a failing bulkhead as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens the region. Forecasters warn that anticipated eight-foot tides on Sunday morning will likely cause severe, damaging ocean flooding to south-facing beaches.
Southern California braces for 8-foot tides as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens coast
Southern California is facing severe coastal flooding and infrastructure damage as Tropical Storm Rachel brings dangerous high tides, rain, and winds to the region.
Southern California is facing severe coastal flooding and infrastructure damage as Tropical Storm Rachel brings dangerous high tides, rain, and winds to the region.
Long Beach officials detail flooding preps for Tropical Storm Rachel
Long Beach officials are bracing for severe coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel after waves heavily damaged the Alamitos Peninsula waterfront.
Long Beach officials are bracing for severe coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel after waves heavily damaged the Alamitos Peninsula waterfront.
Newport Beach closes piers, some beaches amid severe coastal flooding
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Diddy to spend extra month in prison
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been pushed back after a report surfaced about his lavish life behind bars.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been pushed back after a report surfaced about his lavish life behind bars.
Santa Clarita man charged with arson after throwing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting Bouquet Fire
Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, admitted to law enforcement that he threw a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and start the fire.
Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, admitted to law enforcement that he threw a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and start the fire.
Newport Beach experiences severe flooding
Streets turned into rivers in parts of Newport Beach due to high surf and elevated tides from Tropical Storm Rachel. The city declared a local emergency.
Streets turned into rivers in parts of Newport Beach due to high surf and elevated tides from Tropical Storm Rachel. The city declared a local emergency.
Long Beach homes hit by high surf
Waves pounded a portion of the Long Beach waterfront Friday, damaging a boardwalk and homes in an area already battered by coastal erosion. Forecasters say the worst of the storm is still to come.
Waves pounded a portion of the Long Beach waterfront Friday, damaging a boardwalk and homes in an area already battered by coastal erosion. Forecasters say the worst of the storm is still to come.
Skid Row advocates, residents condemn mass police raid as 'publicity stunt'
Community organizers and Skid Row residents held a press conference outside LAPD headquarters on Friday to address the recent multi-agency drug sweep in downtown Los Angeles. Speakers from the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) criticized the operation as a "publicity stunt," alleging that street closures, heavy police presence, and tactical raids traumatized local residents without addressing root causes like affordable housing, sanitation, and job access. Law enforcement officials previously defended the operation, stating it was necessary to dismantle gang-run drug networks operating in the area.
Community organizers and Skid Row residents held a press conference outside LAPD headquarters on Friday to address the recent multi-agency drug sweep in downtown Los Angeles. Speakers from the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) criticized the operation as a "publicity stunt," alleging that street closures, heavy police presence, and tactical raids traumatized local residents without addressing root causes like affordable housing, sanitation, and job access. Law enforcement officials previously defended the operation, stating it was necessary to dismantle gang-run drug networks operating in the area.
Ladera Heights homeowner says burglars hit her home twice this year
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Ladera Heights residents raise concern over escalating break-ins
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Hurricane Isaias to make landfall Friday night
A State of Emergency was declared in parts of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the Gulf Coast.
A State of Emergency was declared in parts of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the Gulf Coast.
'Pretty Little Liars' actor attacked in LA robbery
'Pretty Little Liars' actor Keegan Allen was reportedly attacked and robbed while putting groceries in his car Thursday night in West Hollywood.
'Pretty Little Liars' actor Keegan Allen was reportedly attacked and robbed while putting groceries in his car Thursday night in West Hollywood.
Tropical Storm Rachel brings flooding, high surf to SoCal
Coastal cities in Los Angeles and Orange counties saw severe flooding and high surf Friday morning. The storm is expected to strengthen and bring rain and cooler temps this weekend.
Coastal cities in Los Angeles and Orange counties saw severe flooding and high surf Friday morning. The storm is expected to strengthen and bring rain and cooler temps this weekend.
Tropical Storm Rachel to bring rain, cooler temps, coastal flooding to SoCal
Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
High tide floods streets of Newport Beach
The city of Newport Beach has declared a local emergency after severe coastal flooding inundated streets on the Balboa Peninsula. Driven by high tides, strong onshore winds, and swells from approaching Tropical Storm Rachel, the rising waters have prompted city crews to rapidly rebuild protective sand berms, open tide valves, and deploy water pumps to drain the roadways. With a National Weather Service Coastal Flood Warning in effect through Sunday afternoon and the most dangerous conditions expected Sunday morning—including surf sets up to 9 feet—officials are urging the public to avoid the Balboa Peninsula and never drive through flooded streets. Residents in vulnerable, low-lying harborfront areas are advised to secure their properties with city-provided sandbags, as a coastal flood advisory is expected to remain in effect through Tuesday.
The city of Newport Beach has declared a local emergency after severe coastal flooding inundated streets on the Balboa Peninsula. Driven by high tides, strong onshore winds, and swells from approaching Tropical Storm Rachel, the rising waters have prompted city crews to rapidly rebuild protective sand berms, open tide valves, and deploy water pumps to drain the roadways. With a National Weather Service Coastal Flood Warning in effect through Sunday afternoon and the most dangerous conditions expected Sunday morning—including surf sets up to 9 feet—officials are urging the public to avoid the Balboa Peninsula and never drive through flooded streets. Residents in vulnerable, low-lying harborfront areas are advised to secure their properties with city-provided sandbags, as a coastal flood advisory is expected to remain in effect through Tuesday.
High surf sweeps away Long Beach boardwalk, damages home
Destructive waves battered the Long Beach waterfront on Friday, causing significant damage to the Alamitos Peninsula boardwalk and waterfront homes. Driven by morning high tides and incoming swells from Tropical Storm Rachel, the severe coastal flooding led city officials to red-tag two structures and yellow-tag three others. With a coastal flood warning in effect through Sunday and waves expected to reach up to 7 feet, authorities are actively distributing sandbags and urging residents to avoid the coastline, warning that the worst ocean conditions may still be ahead.
Destructive waves battered the Long Beach waterfront on Friday, causing significant damage to the Alamitos Peninsula boardwalk and waterfront homes. Driven by morning high tides and incoming swells from Tropical Storm Rachel, the severe coastal flooding led city officials to red-tag two structures and yellow-tag three others. With a coastal flood warning in effect through Sunday and waves expected to reach up to 7 feet, authorities are actively distributing sandbags and urging residents to avoid the coastline, warning that the worst ocean conditions may still be ahead.
Newport Beach declares local emergency over coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire cancel SF concert after drummer enters rehab
An Earth, Wind & Fire drummer who suffered a heart attack on the night of a San Francisco concert date is now in medical rehabilitation but is still in need of financial help. At the same time, the twice-postponed concert with Lionel Richie has now been formally canceled.
An Earth, Wind & Fire drummer who suffered a heart attack on the night of a San Francisco concert date is now in medical rehabilitation but is still in need of financial help. At the same time, the twice-postponed concert with Lionel Richie has now been formally canceled.