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Historic High Tides, SpaceX Record, Santa Barbara's Lil' Toot

Record-breaking high tides flooded streets and businesses along the Southern California coast this week, and forecasters warn the threat runs through Thursday.                
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Article Icon 1Appeals Court Won't Block California Ballots

A federal appeals court on Monday declined to order California to set aside roughly 20,000 mail ballots the Justice Department says were sent to likely noncitizens.

The 9th Circuit's 2-1 ruling found it lacked jurisdiction because the district judge overseeing the case hadn't yet ruled, leaving the matter with U.S. District Judge David O. Carter, who heard arguments Tuesday and said he would rule today.

The department sued California and Los Angeles County on Oct. 15, asking that ballots tied to a federal list of "likely" noncitizens be set aside until citizenship is verified, and called the situation an "emergency" that it argued could dilute citizens' votes.

Attorney General Rob Bonta countered that the Constitution gives states and Congress, not the president, authority over elections, while dissenting Judge Patrick Bumatay cited the government's "sovereign interest" in protecting election results.

Article Icon 1Record Tides Flood Southern California Coast

Record-breaking high tides flooded streets and businesses along the Southern California coast this week, and forecasters warn the threat runs through Thursday.

The surge broke a more-than-20-year-old record at the San Pedro tide gauge, and in Newport Beach, Monday's tide ran nearly two feet above the predicted level.

Water pushed into streets and businesses, with unusually high tides also swamping Long Beach. Huntington Beach announced a temporary closure of a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway as a precaution.

A coastal flood warning remains in effect for Orange County and an advisory for Los Angeles County through Thursday, and forecasters say more unusually high tides are expected around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Article Icon 1SpaceX Breaks California's Launch Record

A Falcon 9 that lifted off from Vandenberg early Tuesday was California's 72nd launch of 2026, a record that already surpasses last year's total of 71.

The rocket carried 27 Starlink internet satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East, and a flight four days earlier had tied the old mark.

The Air Force has approved plans for the Santa Barbara County base to grow to as many as 100 Falcon launches a year, up from 50, a ramp-up that could bring more frequent sonic booms to the Central Coast.

SpaceX has three more Vandenberg launches on the calendar through Nov. 4, so the record looks likely to climb again before year's end.

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Northern California

➤ Oakland: Newly released court exhibits in the federal bribery trial of former Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants gave jurors a look at an alleged pay-to-play scheme, including video from a 2023 trade mission to Vietnam funded by a city recycling contractor. (See Details)

➤ Redding: The city may face a costly special election after its city clerk race was left off the Nov. 3 ballot. Incumbent Sharlene Tipton is running unopposed, but a political scientist says state law may still require a separate vote. (More)

➤ San Francisco: Alcatraz Island closed Monday for ferry dock repairs, with crews replacing deteriorating pilings. The landmark is expected to reopen Nov. 19, weather permitting. (See Details)

➤ San Mateo: A 64-year-old man is accused of throwing scalding coffee in a Jack in the Box manager's face after a dispute over food. Willie Anthony Quinn pleaded not guilty to assault charges and could face life in prison under California's three-strikes law. (More)

➤ Lake Tahoe: FlyTahoe plans to launch electric "flying" ferries that glide above the water, cutting travel time between the north and south shores from 90 minutes by car to 30 minutes. The boats still need regulatory approval. (More)


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Central California

➤ Fresno: City council candidate Naindeep Singh says an independent drug test came back negative following his DUI arrest, though police results remain pending. His opponent has called for him to withdraw from the Nov. 3 runoff. (See Details)

➤ Fresno County: A stretch of Millerton Road near Millerton Lake will become the Central Valley's first State Priority Safety Corridor after 17 deaths along the roadway since 2020. Road improvements and increased enforcement are planned, though funding remains uncertain. (More)

➤ Manteca: Police are investigating a Facebook post that called for someone to shoot Mayor Gary Singh. Officers say the account is legitimate and will refer the case to prosecutors once the investigation is complete. (More)

➤ Arvin: City leaders will consider filing a State Bar complaint against former city attorney Nathan Hodges, fired in 2025 amid overbilling allegations. An audit found more than $78,000 in alleged overcharges, and the city is seeking to recover the money. (See Details)

➤ Santa Barbara County: The owner of the Speranza Marie paid $100,000 to settle a 2022 spill off Santa Cruz Island. The boat leaked roughly 1,300 gallons of fuel and oil after its captain fell asleep, leaving hundreds of birds covered in oil. (See Details)


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Southern California

➤ Beverly Hills: Federal agents searched billionaire Stephen Cloobeck’s mansion Tuesday in a criminal investigation reportedly linked to former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied wrongdoing and has not been charged. (See Details)

➤ Los Angeles: Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who lost the 2022 mayoral race to Karen Bass, said Monday he will vote to reelect her but stopped short of an endorsement. Bass faces City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 election. (More)

➤ Also Los Angeles: Electric bills doubled or tripled for some city utility customers during recent heat waves, with charges reaching $5,000. Officials cited increased air conditioning use, while Mayor Karen Bass called for an independent audit and customer relief. (See Details)

➤ San Diego: Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and state controller candidate Herb Morgan drew long lines at a Miramar gas station Monday by offering gas at $3 a gallon, a campaign event spotlighting California's high fuel prices ahead of the Nov. 3 election. (More)

➤ Anaheim: A couple pleaded guilty to trafficking wildlife products between Oregon and Vietnam, including tiger pelts, lion teeth, and rhino horn disguised as a household decoration. They processed more than $50,000 in payments and each received three years' probation and a $10,000 fine. (More)


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California Sports

➤ Jay-Z, the rapper and longtime show producer, will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Feb. 14. The NFL announced the news with a video showing Jay-Z surrounded by goats at the stadium. (See Details)

➤ San Diego Wave FC tied Boston Legacy FC 2-2 in its home finale, keeping its NWSL Shield hopes alive. The Wave can clinch the Shield Sunday with a win over Bay FC and a Gotham FC loss. (See Details)

➤ Los Angeles Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey returned to practice Monday in a no-contact jersey as he works through concussion protocol. McConkey must receive medical clearance before he can play against the Rams on Sunday. (More)

➤ UCLA football climbed to No. 7 nationally after beating Michigan State 28-10 on Saturday, improving to 7-0 for the first time since 2005. The Bruins are the Big Ten's only unbeaten team and will look to keep their perfect record intact against Nevada on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Los Angeles Kings placed forward Mats Zuccarello on injured reserve Monday, just six days after activating him. The team did not disclose the reason for the move or a timeline for his return. (More)

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California Business

➤ Skydance Corp. offered staff buyouts and mandated five-day office work as it pursues $6 billion in cuts following its Warner Bros. merger. Layoffs are expected, with one report projecting 4,500 job losses in Los Angeles County over three years. (See Details)

➤ California joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging the retailer knowingly overcharged shoppers millions by charging higher prices at checkout than advertised. (See Details)

➤ Palm Springs' first In-N-Out cleared a key hurdle after the city's design review committee approved its design 3-2, following a lengthy dispute over whether the burger chain's look fits the city's style. The project must still meet 18 design requirements before moving forward. (See Details)

➤ A Presidio Heights mansion sold for $28.5 million, a record $10 million over asking, amid San Francisco's heated housing market. Compass Realty says nine in 10 city homes are selling well above asking, many in all-cash deals, with AI wealth expected to push prices higher. (See Details)

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Et Cetera

➤ The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance released its 200th captive-bred California condor into the wild this fall. Conservation efforts have helped the species rebound from fewer than two dozen birds in the 1980s to more than 600 today. (See Details)

➤ For the third straight year, the Forest Service won't sell Christmas tree permits in the Lake Tahoe Basin to let trees regrow. The exception: Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can still cut one if they're present for the permit and cutting. (See Details)

➤ Santa Barbara's cheerful yellow Lil' Toot water taxi is offering $5 rides each way on Mondays through year's end, down from about $13 for adults. The 25-minute narrated trip comes with waterfront views and a $5 beer special to match. (See Details)

➤ Tired of limited left-handed guitar options, Bakersfield musician and retired teacher Jim Schaffer started building his own. Through Southpaw Soundwaves, he now handcrafts guitars for lefties who he says too often get "left out." (See Details)

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