Coastal flood warning issued as unusually high tides approach Southern California beach communities

Oct. 23, 2026 1:54 PM PT Metrolink announced it will temporarily suspend service in Southern Orange County, where the train runs along the coastline, during the last week of October as forecasts call for high tides. The affected rail line, used by trains operated by Metrolink and Amtrak that connect Orange County to San Diego and offer picturesque ocean views, has long been threatened by coastal erosion. Washout risks, high surf and erosion have closed the rail line for days over the summer. Last year, the line was closed for a month for repairs designed to protect it against landslides. This time, Metrolink officials say services will be suspended from Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 for Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations. Metrolink said it will not provide alternate bus transportation will not be provided at this time. The temporary suspension is intended to minimize the potential for widespread delays and cancellations if coastal conditions disrupt rail operations, Metrolink said.

Crews are expanding the beach with tons of sand as Long Beach Peninsula residents brace for rain, high waves and king tides.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A water main break on Chicago's Northwest Side flooded at least six homes overnight, leaving residents with water-filled basements and raising questions about responsibility as construction work was underway on nearby sewer and water infrastructure. Home video recorded shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday showed water slowly covering Newland Avenue near Grace Street. Residents were later seen outside speaking with a contractor as water continued flowing from the ruptured pipe into the early morning hours. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn one exchange captured on video, a homeowner asked, "Who do we talk to about our flooded basements? "Another person responded, "We cannot shut the main down. We can't turn the water off because Bridge Elementary is on here. "Residents said the flooding continued for hours before city crews arrived. "No one showed up. Water all over. And then, this morning, I came down to my basement and it was flooded; almost like three-feet of water," said homeowner Ruberto Barrera, whose home was among those affected. Barrera lives on Newland Avenue, where at least six homes were flooded.

The mayor of a Montreal suburb pleaded guilty to a professional ethics breach and faces a $30,000 fine over comments he made about Palestine. Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi entered his plea on Thursday after a complaint to the Quebec order of professional accountants.

A person was shot Friday in Dorchester and has life threatening injuries, police said. At 10:24 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person shot on Beauford Lane in Dorchester, a Boston police spokesperson said. The person likely has “life threatening injuries,” the spokesperson said. The investigation is ongoing. No further information was immediately available. This breaking news story will be updated. Madyline Swearing can be reached at madyline.swearing@globe.com.

NORTH CHELMSFORD — Westford junior Sam Bramanti was ready to make the critical play. Trailing Chelmsford by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, Bramanti soared to haul in a game-tying 9-yard touchdown pass from classmate Joey Guthrie with 3:39 remaining. Senior Tyler Kane booted the go-ahead extra point moments later, and junior Nolan Kropp came down with a game-sealing interception in the final minute to lift visiting Westford to a 14-13 victory over nonleague rival Chelmsford (5-2) in the eighth installment of the Battle of Route 110. “There’s really nothing like it,” said Guthrie. “We’re crosstown rivals. If you go to Westford Academy, you don’t like Chelmsford. “All week, we knew this was going to be the biggest game of the season, and we executed tonight.”Westford battled from down 13-0 to beat Chelmsford and claim the Battle of Route 110 title for the third time in eight years. Brad JoyalWestford (6-1) chipped away at its 13-0 deficit with a 70-yard kickoff return by senior Brett Moran with six minutes, 48 seconds left in the third quarter. Get Varsity NewsYour weekly look at the top high school sports stories.