Event Brief
Laguna Beach faces emergency from coastal erosion
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Laguna Beach has declared a local emergency tied to coastal erosion, with city officials noting an unusually large amount of sand has left the beaches at once. The city manager said the scale of erosion is unprecedented for many residents as the community looks ahead to El Niño conditions.
WHO: Laguna Beach city manager and city officials
WHAT: Laguna Beach declares a local emergency due to coastal erosion affecting beaches and sand levels.
WHEN: Sep 11, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET
WHERE: Laguna Beach, California
WHY: Coastal erosion is being driven by conditions expected to worsen with El Niño.
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