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. The storm is also...
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Ian Choudri, chief executive officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, speaks during a special board meeting at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento on Oct. 9, 2026 (Fred Greaves / CalMatters ) The board that oversees the California High-Speed Rail Aut...
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A low-flying helicopter at a fundraising event in Newport Beach on Thursday stunned guests and prompted an alert from local police.
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Investigators alleged that the suspect admitted throwing a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and ignite the blaze.
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Adva Lavie has been found competent to stand trial in Los Angeles County after being accused of burglarizing the homes of wealthy men she met online.
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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.
