Public Safety · Los Angeles County
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a coastal flood advisory on Friday at 12:25 p.m., valid from Sunday at 5 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. The advisory covers beaches in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, including the Malibu Coast. High tides are expected to reach 7.5–8.0 feet—about 1.1 to 1.5 feet above astronomical projections—peaking Monday through Wednesday morning hours. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely in low-lying areas, with moderate to significant beach erosion and possible isolated structure damage. The NWS urges residents to protect flood-prone property, avoid driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and move to higher ground if trapped.
Local Politics · Ventura County
Eleven vote centers, including the Elections Office at the Ventura County Government Center, opened Saturday, October 24, 2026, for early voting in the November 3 General Election, with an additional 42 centers opening October 31. All centers operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through November 2, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Late registration is available at any vote center via conditional voter registration, and services include ADA curbside voting, ballot-marking touchscreens, and Spanish/English assistance. County Clerk-Recorder Michelle Ascencion encouraged voters to cast ballots early to avoid Election Day crowds.
Community brief · Ventura County
Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) will host its annual Halloween Thrills event on Wednesday, October 28. Members of the Ventura County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team will rappel from the hospital roof to the pediatric unit playground in superhero costumes. The firefighters will visit patients, families, and staff, distributing small gifts to children who are unable to go trick-or-treating.
