Local Politics · Los Angeles County
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against California and Los Angeles County on Thursday, seeking to prevent election officials from counting ballots from approximately 20,000 registered voters alleged to be noncitizens, 19 days before the Nov. 3 general election. Federal prosecutors gave LA County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan and Secretary of State Shirley Weber 48 hours to verify citizenship on a provided list or set aside those ballots; Logan declined to review the data citing an unsecure format. The lawsuit follows grand jury subpoenas issued to LA County, Orange County, and San Diego County elections offices seeking voter registration records. Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the action as voter suppression, noting the National Voter Registration Act prohibits purging rolls within 90 days of an election. California's mail-ballot system means all registered voters have already received their Nov. 3 ballots.
Public Safety · San Diego County
The Henderson Fire, first discovered at 2:35 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Henderson St. and Brown St. in Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, California, has scorched 3,160 acres. As of Sunday morning, Oct. 18, the Camp Pendleton Fire Department reported 65% containment, meaning 35% of the fire perimeter remains uncontrolled. The cause of the fire is unknown. Containment refers to how much of the fire's perimeter has been enclosed by control lines and does not mean the fire is extinguished.
Public Safety · San Diego County
The National Weather Service in San Diego issued a beach hazards statement on Sunday at 12:59 a.m., valid from 9 a.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Tuesday for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal. Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected as surf builds to 3 to 6 feet, with minor beach erosion and tidal overflows possible across south-facing beaches, especially in the Huntington Beach area. The NWS warns of increased ocean drowning risk and advises residents to remain out of the water or stay near occupied lifeguard towers, and to avoid rock jetties.
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