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Friday, October 9, 2026

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Hurricane Rachel weakens, aims south of Ensenada

The storm has dropped to tropical status and will likely come ashore south of San Diego, but heavy surf is pounding Malibu.

High tides swamp Malibu beaches, as five days of extreme high tides are likely

Swells from Hurricane Rachel, a Pacific super typhoon and an approaching cold front are combining with a Kelvin wave to push tides well above predictions. Melaniue Goudzwaard photo.

El Niño engine revs up off the coast of Chile

Pacific surface waters along the equator are 5.8 degrees above average, with subsurface temperatures in the eastern Pacific a stunning 18 degrees above normal.

Lechusa Beach homes still red-tagged after 31 days

The HOA and the company that owns Nicolas Cage's home have switched contractors, and the city is seeking an updated repair schedule for Sea Level Drive.

Rock revetment resumes along Westward Beach Road

Malibu will pay 70 percent of the cost to extend an LA County rock wall protecting Westward Beach Road, its water lines and fire hydrants.

PCH coastal protection work continues in eastern Malibu

Two overnight construction projects are shielding Pacific Coast Highway from ocean erosion in the eastern Malibu fire zone.

Wildlife crossing on schedule; ribbon-cutting set for Dec. 2

The $114 million Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is proceeding on schedule, but El Niño rain could complicate soil compaction on the massive earth-moving job.

Santa Monica High students protest hot classrooms

Samo High kids organized an impromptu social media protest over excessive heat, echoing complaints at Malibu High and Malibu Middle schools.