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View MoreNewsom declares emergency as El Niño threatens South Bay coast
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency on Sept. 21 to mobilize resources ahead of a potentially record-breaking El Niño, fast-tracking coastal permits and flood-fight supplies that could help protect South Bay beaches from erosion and storm surge this winter.
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View MoreLA County West Nile cases hit 100 with five deaths
Los Angeles County has reported 100 West Nile virus infections and five deaths in 2026, the highest caseload at this point in mosquito season since 2017, prompting health officials to urge South Bay residents to eliminate standing water and use repellent.
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View MoreLAX draft noise maps show shifting flight patterns over South Bay
Los Angeles World Airports released draft Noise Exposure Maps for LAX showing expanded aircraft noise south and east of the airport, with a public comment period open through Nov. 5 and workshops in October that directly affect South Bay residents' eligibility for federal sound insulation funding.
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View MoreMira Costa weapons find prompts shelter-in-place, detention
Manhattan Beach police took a subcontractor into custody after students reported a suspicious vehicle with weapons in the Mira Costa High School parking lot on Tuesday, Sept. 15, triggering a shelter-in-place at Mira Costa and nearby Pennekamp Elementary that was lifted the same afternoon.
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View MoreKelvin wave threatens South Bay with a foot of sea-level rise
A slow-moving Kelvin wave linked to El Niño is expected to reach the Los Angeles coastline in early October and raise background sea levels 6 to 12 inches for months, increasing flood and erosion risk along the Strand, Manhattan Beach Pier and other low-lying South Bay areas already stressed by Hurricane Marie damage.
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View MoreWest Nile cases triple in California with infected mosquitoes near South Bay
California has recorded 126 West Nile virus cases in 2026, triple last year's pace, with LA County reporting 43 infections and virus-carrying mosquitoes found in communities bordering the South Bay beach cities.
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View MoreHermosa Beach's Good Stuff ends 25-year Strand cam after swatting
Good Stuff restaurant in Hermosa Beach has taken down its 25-year Strand livestream camera after swatting attacks triggered police evacuations and cost the business thousands of dollars, with Hermosa Beach police pursuing a criminal investigation.
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View MoreRip current warning extends for South Bay beaches through Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Los Angeles County beaches, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, warning of dangerous rip currents from 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday evening.
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View MoreHeat advisory hits South Bay with temps up to 105 degrees
A National Weather Service heat advisory covering Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo and Hawthorne takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 9, and runs through Thursday, Sept. 10, with temperatures of 85 to 105 degrees expected across Los Angeles County.
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View MoreCoastal flood advisory covers South Bay beaches through Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and El Segundo, effective Saturday through Tuesday evening, warning of moderate flooding around evening high tides driven by swells from Hurricane Marie.
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View MoreSouth Bay braces as LA County prepares for record El Niño
Los Angeles County is inspecting dams, cleaning debris basins and placing 600 workers on standby ahead of a potentially record El Niño season, with Supervisor Horvath hosting a Sept. 28 virtual town hall where South Bay residents can ask about flood and storm risks.
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View MoreRedondo Beach police plan Sept. 3 DUI checkpoint ahead of Labor Day
The Redondo Beach Police Department will run a grant-funded DUI checkpoint Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location, part of a national enforcement push ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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