Seal Beach, CA news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Seal Beach, CA on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: PCH crack blocks Crystal Cove access; West Nile cases rise. Also: Caltrans working to repair massive crack along PCH near Laguna Beach and Crystal Cove State Beach affecting coastal access; Orange County cities brace for potential mudslides and flooding near the Norte Fire burn scar as rain approaches. Weather: Mostly fair today with temperatures 64–69°F, light rain possible, winds to 18 mph.
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- Caltrans working to repair massive crack along PCH near Laguna Beach and Crystal Cove State Beach affecting coastal access.ABC7 Los Angeles · · Around
- Orange County cities brace for potential mudslides and flooding near the Norte Fire burn scar as rain approaches.KTLA · · Around
- West Nile virus deaths mounting with hotspots emerging in Los Angeles and Orange County; cases rising.Orange County Register · · Around
News & local government
- Six more Orange County parents and one brother now facing charges related to underage e-motorcycle use deaths.Orange County Register · · Around
- Federal authorities arrest addiction treatment leaders after company accumulated $1.6 billion in fraudulent claims.Orange County Register · · Around
- Orange County teacher contract hearing postponed until November 13 as negotiations continue.Spectrum News 13 · · Around
- California state workers began one-day strike Wednesday over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare concerns.Spectrum News · · Around
Safety & emergencies
- Nearly $1 million worth of rare Pokémon and sports cards stolen from FedEx truck in Orange County heist.ABC7 Los Angeles · · Around
Sports
- CIF-SS girls volleyball playoffs continue today with matches scheduled across Orange County.Orange County Register · · Around
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