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Early returns in county, state and national elections for seats representing residents of Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Fountain Valley show some contests essentially decided while others are still close. A statewide seat, that of California attorney general, has eluded Huntington Beach resident Michael Gates, a Republican challenger against incumbent Atty.

A roof engulfed in flames is seen during the Norte Fire on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Jae C. Hong/APhide caption

Over the weekend, Southern California’s coastal communities were battered by strong waves that caused flooding and damage to homes as Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel moved through the region.

Coastal communities across Southern California are preparing for potentially destructive impacts from high tides caused by Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel.

Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are the focus of an updated coastal flood warning released at 1:38 p.m. on Saturday by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until Sunday Oct. 11, at 3 p.m.