Aliso Beach Parking Lot Remains Closed, City Offers Berm Update In Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach residents can expect the berms on Main and Victoria beaches to stick around for a while yet.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Visits PCH Crack In South OC, Issues Order Protecting Eroding Hillside

The California governor visited Orange County on Tuesday and directed state agencies to prepare Coast Highway for future storm damage.

Luxury Oceanfront Hotel Moves Guests From 1st Floor Amid Pounding King Tides In Laguna Beach

The Surf & Sand Resort is one of the many oceanfront homes and businesses being battered by king tides in Laguna Beach.

'A Perfect Storm': 5 Things To Know About The PCH Crack Repair Work

Caltrans contractors worked this weekend to prepare the roughly 360-foot long crack for brutal King Tides expected to last through Thursday.

Man Saves Sleeping Neighbor From Burning Building In Laguna Woods

A man pounded on his neighbor's door to make sure she got out of the burning four plex.

Slew Of Closures Impacting Downtown Laguna Beach Underway Starting Monday

There are several street closures planned in Downtown Laguna Beach this weekend. What to know.

7+ Foot King Tides Expected To Batter Beleaguered Laguna Beach

Beach cities across Southern California are preparing for a week of powerful King Tides expected to pound the coast.

Giant PCH Crack Will Take $4M To Fix, Caltrans Says

The fissure is believed to be around 360 feet long and two feet wide and is located near Crystal Cove State Park.

Smell Something? Workers Release Natural Gas Near PCH Crack, City Says

People living or traveling along Pacific Coast Highway near Laguna Beach may hear a hissing sound or smell natural gas Wednesday.

More PCH Lane Closures Underway Due To Massive Crack Beneath Highway

Residents were advised of the traffic disruption by Caltrans Tuesday, Oct. 20.

PCH Crack Gets Plastic Tarp As Officials Prepare For Rain, Powerful Tides

Motorists driving along Coast Highway north of Laguna Beach will notice lane closures and other changes in the area.

PCH Crash Shuts Down Highway, Stalling Commuter Traffic In Laguna Beach: Police

The crash happened at 7:50 a.m. Thursday morning in the City of Laguna Beach.

Beloved Aliso Beach Sees Big Flood Damage As A Result Of Savage Surf

The City of Laguna Beach is making moves to repair damage caused by powerful waves crashing against the popular beach's shoreline.

Massive Crack Under PCH Draws Concern Across Coast: 5 Things To Know

The crack was first reported Tuesday morning just outside the border of Laguna Beach, near Crystal Cove State Park.

Crack Opens Up Along PCH In Orange County Amid Pounding Waves

A local resident took video of the large crack that was forming beneath a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove State Park.

Photos Show Flooding In Laguna Beach Ahead Of Hurricane Rachel

The flooding was reported at 8 a.m. Friday morning and triggered road closures in the City of Laguna Beach.

Coast Highway Crash Stalls Traffic For Miles In Laguna Beach

The crash happened at around 4:30 p.m on Coast Highway and West Street, city officials said.

High Surf Floods Coast Highway In Laguna Beach

Strong tides brought water onto Coast Highway near Main Beach Thursday morning, city officials said.

'Go Back To Mexico': Viral Video Captures Confrontation During Proposal At Laguna Beach Park

The incident happened on Friday at Crescent Bay Point Park in Laguna Beach.

Cliff Collapse In Laguna Beach Caught On Camera, Access Closed

The rock slide happened just below the stairway viewpoint at Agate Street beach.

City Moves To Study Festival Of Arts Sound Policy For Irvine Bowl

Officials voted to further study the policy in an effort to allow the city to host concerts while mitigating impacts on residents.

Big Surf, Flooding To Hit Laguna Beach Coastline: Advisory

Laguna Beach residents can expect some coastal flooding and potential land erosion this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Former Lifeguard, Laguna Beach Resident Commended For Saving Distressed Swimmer

"The swell was gnarly and dangerous," said the UC Irvine senior of the day he saved a man caught in a rip current in June.

Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest

After his initial arrest in 2014 John Edward Moll Gutierrez is still awaiting trial in the 28-year-old slaying.

Burglary Suspect Scales Cliff In Laguna Beach Police Chase

The suspect hid beneath a deck, climbed along seaside cliffs and tried to enter several homes in Laguna Beach, police said.

Another Rattlesnake Spotted Slithering To Shore At Crystal Cove Beach

The report comes a month after another rattlesnake sighting, and a week after a yellow-bellied snake was spotted on the state beach's shore.

Uber Ordered To Pay $40M After Driver Abandoned Laguna Beach Woman On Highway

The 23-year-old woman was struck and killed by several vehicles after the rideshare driver left her on the side of the highway.

Venomous Sea Snake Slithers Onto Crystal Cove State Beach, Video Shows

The snake appeared to be a yellow-bellied sea snake, a venomous critter seldom spotted in local waters.

Rare Sea Snakes, Tropical Fish Could Turn Up Along Laguna Beach Coast During El Niño

Warmer waters could bring yellow-bellied sea snakes, tropical reef fish and other unusual visitors north to Southern California.

Laguna Beach Residents Will Hear Noise: City Tests Warning System This Week

The city will run a test on its Outdoor Warning System sirens Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Laguna Beach.

Woman Convicted In Hit And Run That Killed Pedestrian In Laguna Beach

A 22-year-old driver plowed into a couple walking across South Coast Highway and fled the scene.

The Laguna Beach Flood Danger Is Real — The Videos Are Fake

City officials warned against AI videos claiming to depict flooding in Laguna Beach circulating social media.

Trial Begins For Woman Accused Of Laguna Beach Hit-And-Run That Killed 60-Year-Old Man

The 22-year-old woman is accused of killing 60-year-old Stanley Isaacs of Costa Mesa on Aug. 11, 2022.

4 Oceanfront Homes Yellow-Tagged In Laguna Beach As Surf Ravages SoCal Coast

Four homes in Laguna Beach have been yellow-tagged as a result of powerful waves crashing against the region's coast, city staff said.

41-Year-Old Pulled From Laguna Surf Dies; Powerful Waves Continue To Pose Danger

The fatality is the latest in a series of tragedies linked to pounding surf in Orange County.

DUI Checkpoint Set In Laguna Beach This Week: Police

The Laguna Beach Police Department is enforcing a DUI checkpoint in the city this week. What to know.

Unconscious Person Pulled From Surf In Laguna Beach: Police

The person was bodysurfing in the waves leading up to the Wednesday afternoon incident, Laguna Beach city officials said.

New Wildfire Detection System Founded By OC Teen Deployed In Laguna Beach

The sensors use on-device AI to catch fire ignitions at their earliest stage, often while flames are still small, city officials said.

Viral Video Shows Cyclist, Driver Fist-Fighting On Coast Highway In Laguna Beach

A driver and bicyclist were caught on camera appearing to fist fight in Laguna Beach as spectators looked on.

Woman, Teen Found Unresponsive In Laguna Beach Waters

The woman and teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive.