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Record-Breaking Ocean Levels Pummel California’s PCH at El Morro (Video)

Pacific Coast Highway is one of America's most iconic drives. And right now, one stretch of it is fighting to stay above the Pacific. At El Morro, beside Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach, a massive fracture has opened along the bluff supporting PCH. Caltrans says the crack measures as much as 360 feet long and two feet wide. With the ocean chewing away at the slope below, crews are racing to stabilize the hillside before winter's worst storms arrive.

Los Angeles, CA · 6d
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Los Angeles Times

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Can 700,000 cubic yards of sand save San Clemente's threatened railway from El Nino?

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved an extensive package aimed at fortifying the vulnerable railway along San Clemente's coast, while also attempting to protect the area's shrinking beaches. A hallmark of the permit includes a historic replenishment of sand.

San Clemente, CA · 3d

Voice of OC

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Pacific Coast Highway Traffic Could Soon Flow a Little Faster in Dana Point and Laguna Beach

This is a community opinion piece. The views are the author’s, not Voice of OC’s. We’re interested in hearing different perspectives and voices. Want to weigh in on this or another issue? Email opinions@voiceofoc.org. The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of...

Dana Point, CA · 7d
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Traffic Alert: Gas Leak shuts down South Palm Canyon Drive

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Drivers are being warned of a road closure in Palm Springs. According to the City, a gas line has been ruptured on South Palm Canyon Drive. According to the City, South Palm Canyon is closed in both directions between Camino Parocela and Sunny Dunes Road.

Palm Springs, CA · 6d
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Moreno Valley Trains Amateur Radio Operators November 6 and 7 to Strengthen Emergency Communications

The city's Office of Emergency Management lists the course for Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, as part of its emergency preparedness and volunteer services programming. Amateur radio, commonly known as ham radio, has a long history of connecting people across communities, states and international...

Moreno Valley, CA · 6d

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California High-Speed Rail Authority picks trainset manufacturer

The CHSRA Board also approved the environmental document for the 30-mile stretch of the network that will connect Anaheim to Los Angeles. | Arup. The California High-Speed Rail Authority has chosen who will manufacture its trainsets. The authority approved a contract with Siemens Mobility to design, build and maintain three high-speed trains, with the potential for more as the network matures.

California · 8d

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Little Change to Southern California Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 30th time in 31 days Sunday, falling six-tenths of a cent to $5.977. The average price has decreased 46.2 cents during the last 31 days, including 1.3 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 8d

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New SB 79 Map Puts West Hollywood’s TODAP Debate Back in Focus

Three days before West Hollywood voters choose three City Council members, SB 79 is back on the map. Literally. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) released an updated SB 79 map Thursday, October 29, adding pedestrian access points for planned Metro stations, including all three stops proposed for West Hollywood along the K Line Northern Extension.

West Hollywood, CA · 9d

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The Future of Transportation Does Not Stop on the Road

Editor’s note: Luyi Gui is an associate professor in operations and decision technologies at the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. Marques McCammon is president and CEO at Irvine-based Karma Automotive. When we picture the future of transportation, we tend to see a new electric vehicle, a...

Orange County, CA · 10d

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Trading Traffic for Train - Seniors Explore Claremont Village with Metrolink

The Point: Local seniors take Metrolink excursion to learn the ins and outs of passenger train travel in the region. Who said field trips are just for kids? On a recent fall day, residents from the Beaumont Senior Center embarked on a fun-filled day trip to the historic downtown Claremont Village aboard a Metrolink train. RCTC partnered with the City of Beaumont and Metrolink to show how safe, easy, and enjoyable public transit options can be for Riverside County residents.

Riverside County, CA · 10d

The Desert Sun

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Brightline West funding woes stall LA-to-Vegas high-speed rail project

Las Vegas, NV · 10d

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Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Southland

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 29th time in 30 days Saturday, falling 1.3 cents to $5.983. The average price has decreased 45.6 cents during the last 30 days, including 2.3 cents Friday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 9d

CBS LA

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High tides force street closures in several Southern California coastal cities

The National Weather Service says very high tides will continue through Thursday, reaching between 7.5 and 8 feet. Peak tides are expected on Wednesday between 10:20 and 11:20 a.m.

Huntington Beach, CA · 12d

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Metrolink Suspends Service as King Tides Threaten SC Coastline

Metrolink has temporarily suspended Orange County Line service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside — including a problematic stretch in San Clemente — from Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 as unusually high tides threatened Southern California’s coastline, raising concerns about flooding, erosion and potential damage to coastal infrastructure.

Laguna Niguel, CA · 11d

CDLLife

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Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to railroad

CSX Transportation says it is working with shippers in the trucking industry in hopes of converting some of their freight from the highway to the railroad.  CSX had their Q3 earnings call on October 21st, where they discussed how the railroad benefits from a strained trucking industry amidst high diesel prices and reduced trucking availability.  […] The post Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to railroad appeared first on CDLLife .

Southern California, CA · 12d

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Phase II Progress Continues on the SR-60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Project in Beaumont

The Point: Construction progress continues as crews move forward with major work on grading, drainage improvements, embankments, excavation, and paving. From major earthmoving operations to underground utility installations, the SR-60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project in the City of Beaumont has made considerable progress since first breaking ground earlier this year.

Beaumont, CA · 12d

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Gas prices continue to drop across SoCal

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 26th time in 27 days Wednesday, falling 2.8 cents to $6.045. The average price has decreased 39.4 cents over the past 27 days, including 2.3 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases totaling 79.7 cents that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 12d

The Cool Down

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Gas drops 34 cents in California's Los Angeles County, but a gallon still averages over $6

A decision from Sacramento has been a key reason for the drop.

Los Angeles County, CA · 12d

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Funding Delays Stall Brightline West’s Las Vegas-to-Southern California Rail Line

Brightline West's planned high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has stalled as the company waits on financing. The main bottleneck is a $6 billion federal loan under review by the Federal Railroad Administration, which is assessing the company's creditworthiness and required information. Meanwhile, the timeline has slipped from a target of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to late 2029 or later.

Las Vegas, NV · 12d