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Orange County news for Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Public Safety · San Diego County

Coastal Flood Warning for San Diego and Orange Counties Through Oct. 29

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning on Friday, October 23, valid from Sunday at 5 a.m. until Thursday, October 29, at 1 p.m. The alert covers San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal, predicting significant flooding with tides 1 to 1.7 feet above predicted levels. Residents are urged to protect property from rising water and avoid driving through flooded roads, as low-lying infrastructure may be inundated.

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Public Safety · San Clemente, CA

San Clemente Faces Fire Aftermath, El Niño Risks, and Upcoming Tax Vote

The Norte fire burned 570 acres in San Clemente and destroyed at least six homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano, fanned by Santa Ana winds. Residents now face increased risks of mudslides due to burned vegetation coinciding with a predicted severe El Niño winter that threatens coastal erosion and rail lines. City officials are preparing for a ballot measure next month proposing a 1% sales tax increase to fund sand replenishment, beach erosion control, and fire protection services.

Source: Daily Republic Read the full story ↗