Tropical heat lingers; Surfliner shut after damage
By The BriefBrief
The Pacific Surfliner is shut down indefinitely after tropical storm Marie caused high-tide damage to rail tracks in San Clemente. In Costa Mesa, voluntary breathalyzers are returning to bars as the region continues to deal with tropical heat.
WHO:Pacific Surfliner; local bar operators and patrons in Costa Mesa
WHAT:Indefinite shutdown of the Pacific Surfliner due to storm damage; voluntary breathalyzers returning to Costa Mesa bars.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE:San Clemente
WHY:High tide tied to tropical storm Marie damaged the rail tracks.
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