Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Big waves damage SoCal coast, Malibu sinkhole
By The BriefBrief
Strong surf across Southern California this weekend battered coastal infrastructure, including a seawall in Long Beach. The waves also triggered a massive sinkhole at a celebrity’s Malibu home and damaged several homes in Dana Point, among other impacts along the coast.
WHO: Residents and property owners in Long Beach, Malibu, and Dana Point; a celebrity homeowner in Malibu
WHAT: Large waves caused coastal destruction, including seawall damage, a major sinkhole at a Malibu home, and damage to multiple Dana Point homes
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California coast (Long Beach, Malibu, Dana Point)
WHY: Strong surf and big waves battered the coastline, damaging coastal structures and homes.
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