Oct 9, 2026
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Major Flooding in Newport Beach & Huntington Beach, OC
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Unprecedented Swell Leads to Major Flooding in Newport Beach, Affects Huntington Beach

Coastal Communities in Orange County Experienced Significant Inundation Friday as a Massive Swell, Higher Than Initially Predicted, Combined with High Tides and the Influence of Tropical Storm Rachel and El Niño.

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Laguna Beach OC Declares Coastal El Niño Emergency
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Laguna Beach Ratifies Emergency Declaration Ahead of Strong El Niño Amid Coastal Challenges

The City's Preparations Follow a Summer of Multiple Water-Related Deaths and Significant Shoreline Changes.

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OC Cities Address Coastal Resilience & Infra
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Orange County Cities Address Coastal Resilience, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Policy Shifts

Local Governments Across Orange County Navigate Key Planning and Development Challenges, From El Niño Preparations and New Business Licensing Rules to Significant Civic and Financial Developments.

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Seal Beach Ratifies Coastal Emergency | OC Sand Loss
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Seal Beach Council Ratifies Emergency for Coastal Sand Loss and El Niño Preparedness

The Declaration, Initially Issued by the City Manager, Aims to Expedite Protective Measures and Secure Resources Amidst Significant Sand Erosion and a Forecasted Super El Niño.

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OC Cities Address Coastal Erosion for El Niño
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Orange County Cities Address Coastal Erosion with Varied Strategies Ahead of El Niño

Newport Beach Accelerates Its Annual Sand Replenishment Program While San Clemente Grapples with Depleted Shores and Proposes a Ballot Measure for Long-Term Funding.

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San Clemente Rail Emergency Coastal Reinforcement
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OCTA Approves Emergency Coastal Reinforcement for San Clemente Rail Line

The Orange County Transportation Agency's Board Has Approved an Emergency Declaration to Place Significant Quantities of Sand and Riprap to Stabilize the Pacific Surfliner Tracks Amid Strong El Niño Forecasts.

Sep 30
Dana Point Seawall Emergency Permits Issued OC
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Emergency Permits Issued for Dana Point Seawalls as Coastal Rail Protection Advances in San Clemente

Amid Warnings of a Strengthening El Niño, Orange County Coastal Communities Are Implementing Immediate Protection Measures, Sparking Debate Over Long-Term Beach Preservation.

Sep 28
OC Fire Authority to Review $1.8M El Niño Grant
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OC Fire Authority Board to Review $1.8 Million Federal Grant for El Niño Search and Rescue

The Funding Aims to Bolster California Task Force 5's Preparedness for Potential Heavy Rains and Surf Impacts Across the Region.

Sep 24
Seal Beach OC: El Niño Prep Accelerated
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Seal Beach Accelerates Coastal Preparedness for Anticipated Strong El Niño

City Officials Briefed the City Council in September on Potential Record Coastal Inundation and Detailed Proactive Measures, Including a Winter Sand Berm and Resident Flood Mitigation Programs.

Sep 17
OC San Clemente: $1M Coastal Emergency Plan Approved
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San Clemente City Council Declares Coastal Emergency, Approves $1 Million for Beach Protection

The Unanimous Decision by the City Council Follows Recent High Tide Damage and Forecasts for a Strong El Niño Winter.

Sep 16
OC Train Service Restored: San Clemente Back Online
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San Clemente Train Services Fully Restore Following Hurricane Marie Damage

The Resumption of Services Comes as Orange County Coastal Cities Address Significant Storm Impacts and Prepare for a Strong El Niño Forecast.

Sep 15