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Rail & RoadsSections of Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach and the Pacific Surfliner Tracks Through South Orange County Are Experiencing Closures Due to Ongoing High Tides, Bluff Erosion, and a Looming El Niño Season.
Public SafetyA Recent Wildfire Near San Juan Capistrano Adds to Ongoing Challenges From El Niño-Driven Coastal Erosion, Jeopardizing Homes, Beaches, and the Critical Coastal Rail Line.
Coast & SurfA Potentially Powerful El Niño Brings Concerns of High Sea Levels and Erosion, While the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center Opens a New Museum in Laguna Beach and Local Surf Stars Recall Iconic Trestles Moments.
Coast & SurfCity Officials and Residents Are Grappling with Significantly Diminished Beaches, Acknowledging Past Inaction as a Potential 'Super El Niño' Threatens Further Coastal Erosion, While Newport Beach Expedites Its Sand Efforts.
Coast & SurfThe New Online Hub Offers Preparedness Resources as Newport Beach Declares a Local Emergency Due to Inundated Streets and High Surf Warnings Continue for Area Beaches.
Coast & SurfCity Officials Acknowledge That Decades of Under-Prioritization Have Left San Clemente's Coastline Vulnerable, Prompting Residents and Leaders to Seek Urgent Solutions as Neighboring Newport Beach Moves Quickly to Restore Its Shores.
Coast & SurfCounty Officials Are Seeking State and Federal Resources to Protect San Clemente Homes, Beaches, and Infrastructure Following Hurricane Marie and Ahead of a Predicted Super El Niño Winter.
Public SafetyOver $1.8 Million in Federal Funds Are Set for a Specialized Task Force as Coastal Communities, Including San Clemente, Brace for Potential Heavy Rains and High Surf.
Coast & SurfThe City Council Unanimously Approved Emergency Measures Including Sand Placement on North Beach and Installation of Protective Berms in Anticipation of a Strong El Niño Winter and to Address Recent High Tide Damage.
