Daily edition

Monday, October 12, 2026

12 stories

Podcast

Mon Oct 12

0:00 / 16:51

8AM MONDAY: High tide erosion threatens PCH near Neptune's Net

7.1 foot high tide (actually 8.7 foot) will likely flood Zuma Beach again this morning. At the giant sand dune, traffic has been shifted away from the ocean after waves undermined the shoulder one mile east of Mugu Rock.

Surf undermines PCH east of Duke's, taking out water line

Caltrans estimates 50 linear feet of damage after waves collapsed the ground beneath Pacific Coast Highway over the weekend.

High tides batter Malibu coast, undermine PCH east of Duke's

Caltrans estimates 50 feet of pavement is hanging over the surf east of Duke's as waves erode beaches across Malibu.

PCH in danger of washing out at Ventura County sand dune

High tides are eroding sand beneath the eastbound travel lane west of Neptune's Net, forcing traffic onto the shoulder.

Santa Ana winds and heat forecast for later this week

The National Weather Service expects moderate Santa Ana winds Thursday night into Friday, with gusts up to 55 mph in the canyons.

Caltrans to begin $69 million PCH repaving in western Malibu

Work starts in two weeks from Malibu Creek Bridge to the county line, with bike lanes, narrower traffic lanes and a new Palisades crosswalk. Coming next year: a makeover for the eastern segment of PCH.

Westward Beach rock revetment update heads to City Council

The council will hear Monday night how emergency rocks are holding up as surf threatens pavement and fire hydrants near Sunset Restaurant.

Former Malibu city manager pick sues over withdrawn job offer

Ronda Perez wants damages after Malibu rescinded a $325,000 city manager contract she says she had already signed.

City Council to reconsider $260,000 Malibu Seafood pedestrian tunnel study

Newer council members may back out of the proposed PCH underpass, which could be inundated by waves at the beach entrance.

1 comment

DWP water main break shuts most of Sunset Boulevard in Palisades

Three of four lanes are closed between Allenford and Mandeville Canyon as DWP asks Palisades customers to conserve water.

SCE Warns of Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff in Malibu

Southern California Edison has flagged Malibu for a possible PSPS, which could cut power even to homes served by underground lines.

8PM MON UPDATE: Two more Malibu oceanfront homes red-tagged after surf storm

City officials say the number of eastern Malibu properties with concerning beach erosion has grown from 56 to 78 properties, after record-high tides. But Malibu escapes the type of devastation that has hit from Long Beach to Dana Point. [City of Malibu photo. ]