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Good morning Malibu! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How vulnerable is Malibu's coastline to this winter's powerful El Niño waves?
  • How dangerous could Hurricane Polo's swells get for Malibu beaches?
  • What this summer's coastal damage could mean for Malibu's winter

Also on today's calendar: Public Workshop for the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rising sea destroys homes, erases beaches in California. Is worse to come? (freedom969.com) — Malibu's coastline is taking a beating, with powerful Pacific swells opening a sinkhole near Nicolas Cage's home and chewing away beachfront properties as El Niño–driven storms intensify. Experts warn that rising seas, king tides, and incoming Kelvin waves could bring even more damaging surf this winter, raising urgent questions about how Malibu and nearby communities can protect homes, beaches, and vital tourism revenue.
   

• Huge Surf, Coastal Flooding Possible In Malibu As Hurricane Polo Swells Arrive (patch.com) — Malibu beaches and low-lying coastal areas could see 4- to 7-foot surf, coastal flooding, and significant beach erosion Monday and Tuesday as swells from Hurricane Polo and Odalys arrive. Forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents, flooded walkways and parking lots, and possible localized damage, urging Malibu residents and beachgoers to use extreme caution through midweek.
   

• California Coastline Under Siege: Homes Lost, Beaches Stripped Bare (tvdelmarva.com) — Malibu has already seen a sinkhole open near Nicolas Cage's home and widespread damage to beachfront properties as powerful storm swells reshape Southern California's coast. Experts warn El Niño, rising seas, and incoming hurricanes could bring even higher tides, stronger waves, and more erosion this winter, challenging how coastal communities like Malibu protect homes and beaches.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Westlake Village

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  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas Was Filming 'Home Improvement' When He Took on Another Iconic '90s Role (closerweekly.com)

Agoura Hills

  • Matt Damon Meets Adoptable Pit Bull and Helps Show the World Why She Deserves a Home (greatergood.com)

Santa Monica

  • 82-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured In Santa Monica Collision (patch.com)

Ok Malibu! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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