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.
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Homes were red-tagged after powerful waves battered the Long Beach Peninsula, leaving one severely damaged and at risk of falling into the ocean.
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In Newport Beach, several streets were underwater due to Tropical Storm Rachel on Friday morning, especially on the Balboa Peninsula.
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Waves crest sand berms and flood the boardwalk along the Long Beach Peninsula on Friday. (Megan Garvey / LAist) Topline: Southern California is in for a dose of rain this weekend from Tropical Storm Rachel, plus a cooldown, right on the heels of the latest sweltering heat wave. T...
