California just went through the first of a series of winter storms, which showed us how woefully prepared the state is for emergencies. It’s up to all of us to prepare for these things, so our suggestion is to do just that. Don’t expect an incompetent government to handle things that we can handle better … Read more
California is getting pounded by a series of storms, so, it’s best to stay off the water if you can. Be smart and take precautions to ensure your safety out there.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it is searching for a missing scuba diver off Catalina Island. The Coast Guard said in a statement that it received a report from a 48-foot boat called the Sundiver Express that the female diver went missing at about noon Tuesday near Isthmus Cove. A Coast … Read more
December is traditionally a big month for storm swells along the California coast. We’ve already seen some damage done to the Ventura Pier which will be closed to the public for safety reason for an undetermined amount of time. These waves are dangerous, so stay clear of them. Underestimating nature is always a big mistake.
Southern California residents witnessed a foreign substance falling from the sky as rain swept through the region over the last 24 hours. The storm also brought huge waves to the coast which ended up smashing the city of Ventura’s pier. Source: Is This California Pier the First Victim of El Niño?
The 20th annual parade of lights is tonight at dusk. Come on out and see all the festive boats decked out for a Christmas holiday event of cheer…. Well worth seeing if you’re in the Santa Barbara, California, area.
More than a decade before the power plant was built, the U.S. Navy had a training base in Morro Bay during World War II. Source: Morro Bay trained island invaders during World War II | The Tribune
Member-supported public radio for Southern California. Award-winning local news and cultural programming alongside the best of NPR. Source: High toxin level delays California crab season | 89.3 KPCC
Coast Guard and Lifeguards rescue two kayakers in overturned kayak 800 yards west of Point La Jolla Source: Coast Guard Sends 2 Helicopters to Rescue Kayakers | NBC 7 San Diego
For the $125k project, the waterfront department also wants to install a larger cruise ship gangway for visitors disembarking near Sea Landing Source: Santa Barbara Proposes Wooden Boardwalk Project on West Beach for Public Access
The woman was reported stable after she had a heart attack and was whisked off the ship in the Pacific by military helicopter. Source: Watch as Coast Guard Medevacs Woman Having Heart Attack From Cruise Ship – NBC News