Crews race to fortify Malibu road near popular restaurant threatened by coastal erosion

Staff Writer Oct. 19, 2026 12:50 PM PT As fires and high tides batter Malibu, Nicolas Cage is working to rescue his oceanfront home from a different threat: a sinkhole. The actor has secured four permits to repair damage caused by a massive, expanding sinkhole the opened up Sept. 8 outside his home on Sea Level Drive, city records show. The repair work calls for excavation to retrieve a soil sample, as well as debris removal and sandbags to protect the property from strong waves and coastal erosion. The permits, which cost $3,158 in total, were four of 14 granted to Sea Level Drive residents over the last two months as neighbors try to prevent further damage after high tides and rain from Tropical Storm Marie. After the 25-foot-deep hole swallowed Cage’s driveway, the city of Malibu red-tagged 31 homes on the street, forcing evacuations since the damage blocks the only route in and out of the beach side neighborhood. It’s unclear when those evacuation orders will be lifted. It might be a while. According to Malibu.fm, the original contractor handling the repairs was terminated, and a new contractor came on board in early October.

Speculation among Malibu High School students began early Thursday morning. Surely school would be canceled, they told parents — perhaps based more on wish than intel. What are the odds the power was cut? What if a fire broke out? The Santa Ana winds picked up through the afternoon. Gusts slammed into Malibu homes with force. Lights went out across town as Southern California Edison cut power. Around 5 p.m., Watch Duty notifications lit up residents’ screens: A fire had started on the other side of the mountains. The winds were blowing it toward the coast. Volunteers with the Local Brigade were staged in the parking lot of Trancas Country Market along the coast, awaiting orders from the L. A. County Fire Department. A column of thick smoke, made red by the setting sun, rose over the hillside. In a town of fire survivors — where many have lost their home in blazes at least once, if not twice — a quiet, familiar feeling filled the neighborhoods: Here we go again. By Friday morning, it became clear the Bryson fire was not on the verge of becoming another Woolsey or Palisades fire. It nonetheless triggered a flood of trauma and emotions.

TorontoNorth York residents are being warned of road closures as city crews repair a water main break that burst Sunday morning. Crews working to repair break as quickly, safely as possible, said city spokespersonCBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 10:46 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 18Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Water main break causes flooding in North YorkOctober 18|Duration 0:28A water main break caused flooding in North York Sunday morning. The city says the break affected customers in the Sheppard Avenue E. area and repair work is underway. CBC’s Ishitaa Chopra has more. North York residents are being warned of road closures as city crews repair a water main that burst Sunday morning. Emergency crews are assessing the damage and will complete repairs as safely and quickly as possible, said city spokesperson Jas Baweja. As of 11:50 a.m., the eastbound lane of Sheppard Avenue E. remains closed between Leslie Street W. and Ambrose Road, he said.

It seems Mike Morreale is returning to the CFL. The former slotback will reportedly be introduced as the new president of the Ottawa Redblacks.

Authorities allege the man posted several threatening messages on Facebook.

Authorities allege the man posted several threatening messages on Facebook.