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Hurricane Polo could send surf, rain to Malibu next week

Category 4 storm off Mexico is expected to intensify and track up Baja, potentially bringing big waves by Friday and rain the following week.

Governor declares state of emergency as El Nino strengthens

State agencies are pre-positioning sandbags, water pumps and other flood-fighting materials as storms line up in the Pacific.

Malibu council to consider flood emergency declaration Monday

Residents near Malibu Creek have begged the city to dredge sediment piled up since recent fires, warning of disaster if heavy rain hits.

Ioki Park soccer field design heads to council Monday

The Chili Cook-Off site plan is part of a broader blueprint for parks, pools, a senior center and an arts center on city-owned land.

Council candidate stumbles on Malibu Mission Statement at debate

Three candidates cited the city's guiding documents at the Malibu Township Council forum. Newcomer Amir Sam Dubai asked to have the mission statement read to him.

Santa Monica homeless sweep yields four arrests, six citations

A one-day enforcement operation targeted the beach, pier and Palisades Park. Police also made 10 service-provider linkages and six shelter referrals.

Ridley sea turtles nest on Orange County beaches; one spotted off Point Dume

Lifeguards secured two clutches of eggs at Seal Beach and Huntington Beach as warm water lures the turtles far north of their Baja habitat.

PCH repaving to close two eastbound lanes Tuesday

Crews will close two of three eastbound lanes on PCH between Sunset and Temescal Canyon to repave over last week's water pipe break.

Malibu, Meet the Fujiwhara Effect: When Two Hurricanes Dance

The rare meteorological phenomenon occurs when two tropical storms spin close enough to orbit a common center.