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Ventura County news for Friday, October 30, 2026

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Public Safety · San Luis Obispo County

Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect Through Friday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a coastal flood advisory Wednesday at 11:39 a.m. for San Luis Obispo County Beaches and other Southern California coastal areas, in effect until Friday at 2 p.m. High tides are expected to reach 7.5–8.0 feet MLLW late Thursday morning, about 1.0 to 1.5 feet above astronomical projections, with minor to moderate flooding of low-lying coastal areas including beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach erosion is likely, and isolated structural damage from seawater inundation is possible in the most vulnerable areas. Residents in flood-prone or low-lying camping areas are urged to move to higher ground and avoid driving through floodwaters.

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune Read the full story ↗

Community brief · Ventura County

Ventura Surfer Fynn Neth Makes Still Frothy Surf Festival History

Ventura surfer Fynn Neth won both the Juniors and Pro Open divisions at the 17th annual Still Frothy Surf Festival at Pismo Beach Pier, becoming the first Junior competitor in the event's history to capture the Pro Open title. He claimed the Juniors crown Saturday before returning Sunday to win the Pro Open, facing fellow Ventura surfer Jabe Swierkocki in both the semifinal and final. Neth, who coaches the Ventura Makos middle school surf team…

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