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Category 5 Hurricane Polo May Bring Rip Currents and Dangerous Surf to Southern California as Soon as Sunday

Hurricane Polo could send big swells and rip currents to Southern California beaches starting Sunday. Who is at risk and how to stay safe.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5: National Hurricane Center tracks powerful storm as Mexico faces dangerous weather risks

Hurricane Polo, classified as a Category 5 storm, intensified rapidly as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast. Mexican authorities closed ports and temporarily suspended classes in several areas due to safety concerns. The National Hurricane Center warned of potential flooding, mudslides, and severe ocean conditions in the region. Although a direct…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Agency says sea turtle eggs laid on California beaches are a first for the US West Coast

There's excitement on the beaches of Southern California

The Independent UK · Sep 22

San Miguel's foxes fell to 15, then rebounded to 322 through conservation

In the late 1990s, San Miguel Island off the coast of Southern California was home to just 15 island foxes, down from an estimated 450. Three decades later, the population has recovered to roughly 322 animals. The turnaround followed an intensive conservation programme that tackled several causes of the decline…

The Times of India · Sep 18

ICE Stripped of Warrantless Arrest Authority in Southern California by Federal Court

A federal judge now requires ICE to prove flight risk before any warrantless arrest in 7 Southern California counties, after finding most files lacked it.

Latin Times · Sep 17

Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California

A federal judge has blocked immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine the person is likely to escape

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Feds arrest three for massive homelessness aid fraud scheme in Los Angeles

Federal authorities charged three individuals Wednesday with stealing $12 million in federal and state homelessness aid dollars to buy real estate, go on luxury trips, and purchase vintage vehicles.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

In 1999, James Cameron bought a 100-acre coastal ranch and added gardens, solar panels and wind power. 24 years later, its 8,000-square-foot home ran off-grid

Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s 100-acre coastal ranch in Southern California became a distinctive retreat combining dramatic scenery, modern architecture, and access to nature. Cameron bought the property in 1999 and developed it into a compound known as “Tranquility Base.” The estate’s 8,000-square-foot main residence features interconnected structures, floor-to-ceiling windows, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Giant reed came to California in the 1820s; now it crowds out native plants and fuels wildfires

Giant reed, a plant native to eastern Asia, was introduced to California in the 1820s for roofing material and erosion control. It has since become an invasive weed, growing rapidly and forming dense stands that displace native plants. In Southern California’s Santa Ana River Basin, arundo infestations have almost tripled…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Nicolas Cage's $10.5M Malibu Mansion's Driveway Swallowed by 30-Foot Sinkhole Due to Coastal Erosion

Nicolas Cage's$10.5 million (£7.75 million) Malibu mansion suffered a major driveway collapse after a 30-by-30-foot sinkhole opened amid dangerous surf and coastal erosion.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9