Treacherous conditions remain after NorCal hit with deadly, damaging surf
Large waves of 25 to 35 feet were expected along the Northern California coast on Tuesday and a high surf warning is in effect until 6 p.m.
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Large waves of 25 to 35 feet were expected along the Northern California coast on Tuesday and a high surf warning is in effect until 6 p.m.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
A High Surf Advisory is in effect through 3 a.m. Thursday for the Malibu coast and other Los Angeles County beaches.
The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for all south-facing beaches along the Southern California Coast on Tuesday, expected to last through Thursday. While for many, that may mean avoiding the ocean, Tina Patel found dozens of people enjoying the high-powered swells in Newport Beach, despite the danger.
Tina Patel reports from Newport Beach, where bigger-than-average waves are expected as the National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory ranging from Ventura County to Orange County.
Entering the ocean could be particularly treacherous this weekend due to a strong swell that'll continue through Saturday night while causing rip currents.
A high surf advisory was in effect Monday when waves appeared to be hitting the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Surf of 5 to 8 feet will create strong rip currents, which will bring about hazardous conditions for swimmers and surfers.
The National Weather Service said Sunday that waves up to 8 feet will pound many beaches for most of the day.
Swimmers and surfers are warned of powerful surf that will pound much of the California coast, bringing risks of flooding in low-lying areas.
High surf will pound Southern California's coastline for a 30-hour stretch starting Monday night, creating dangerous conditions for swimmers, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Winds reached speeds of up to 45mph on Friday as the Southland witnessed one of the windiest days of the year.
A high surf advisory will remain in effect until 6 p.m. for Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Waves of up to 8 feet are expected to pound Los Angeles and Orange county shores Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Advisories for high surf along the Southern California coast have been canceled for all but Orange County and damaged piers in Seal Beach and Malibu have reopened in time for the holiday weekend.
Basin temperatures will top out in the upper 80s and low 90s Wednesday. Valleys could reach triple digits by Thursday.
A high surf advisory will be in effect for Southern California from noon Tuesday through Friday evening, as Hurricane Marie spins off into the distant Pacific.
The National Weather Service Friday issued a high surf advisory through the weekend for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
A high surf advisory was in effect Tuesday for many Southland beaches, the National Weather Service said.
Southern California beaches were busy on Monday as beach-goers were warned to be extra careful due to above-average surf and rip currents.
A high wind warning is in effect for much of the Southland Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
The Harbor Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard have called off their search for a 34-year-old Rowland Heights man who went missing in the ocean Sunday evening.
More high surf is expected through Monday along the Southern California coastline.
A fetch of moisture continues to push through the Southland, bringing with it steady rainfall and chilly temperatures.
The National Weather Service has extended high surf advisories through Sunday as wicked waves continue to pound California's south facing beaches.
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Police say that they believe the headstone was stolen from either Murrieta or Temecula.
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. outside of the fast food restaurant located at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and S. Western Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. outside of the fast food restaurant located at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and S. Western Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police are warning residents of a rise is "key cloner" car thefts in the San Fernando Valley, where thieves have been using electronic devices to replicate key fobs.
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