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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms arrive Wednesday

Forecasters expect up to three inches of rain, with a slight chance of waterspouts and possible debris flows overnight.

Sandbags available at Malibu fire stations and Zuma

All four county fire stations have empty bags, but filled sandbags are only available in limited numbers at the city's equestrian park.

Ocean undermines Westward Beach Road west of new rock barrier

The county and city have dumped 300 feet of rock to protect Westward Beach Road, but surf has already leapfrogged the barrier. Sunset Restaurant open.

Malibu City Council to ratify beach erosion emergency

The council meets at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to formalize the city manager's emergency declaration over high surf damage.

FEMA director tells states they're on their own for disasters

Cameron Hamilton told state officials federal disaster money is drying up as the Trump administration sits on $1.5 billion owed to California.

L.A. County sample finds 70 percent of DOJ voter list never voted

Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the Trump administration, saying federal efforts to purge the rolls weeks before an election break federal law.

DWP pitches Palisades undergrounding, keeps Malibu yard plan alive

L.A.'s Department of Water and Power met with Alphabet Streets homeowners but hasn't dropped its push for an equipment yard in Malibu.

Tropical orcas spotted off Redondo Beach

A pod of 10 Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas was seen cruising an undersea canyon near Redondo Beach.

Swimmer ends California-length attempt near Coronado

Catherine Breed stopped short of the Mexican border after 111 days in the water, blaming Tijuana sewage.