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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Weather & climate

King Tides Flood Orange and San Diego Coasts Through Thursday

The Weather Service warns of significant coastal flooding at late-morning high tides, with an atmospheric river due this weekend. Beach lots, bike paths and boardwalks are going under from Ventura to the border.

By News Unc

The National Weather Service has a coastal flood warning for the Orange County and San Diego County coasts until 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, for significant flooding during the late-morning high tides. Numerous roads may be closed, and low-lying homes, businesses and some infrastructure could be inundated, the San Diego office says. From San Luis Obispo County to the Los Angeles County beaches, including Malibu, Ventura and Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands, a coastal flood advisory warns of minor to moderate flooding over beach parking lots, bike paths and harbor walkways, and moderate to significant beach erosion.

These are king tides, the year's highest astronomical tides, running even higher than predicted. Newport Beach officials have reported water 15 to 22 inches above forecast levels, which Surfer magazine attributes to an El Niño-driven ocean wave that has raised sea level along the coast; Tuesday's high tide in Newport was expected to reach a record 8.5 feet. Several cities have declared local emergencies and built sand berms.

More is coming. The Weather Service expects widespread rain across Southern California Saturday, October 31, into Sunday, from a plume of Pacific moisture of the kind known as a Pineapple Express, with about an inch possible south of Point Conception and more in the foothills.

For surfers and beachgoers: expect closed lots and flooded beach paths around midday high tides, strong backwash and debris in the lineup, and poor water quality after the rain. County health departments usually advise staying out of the ocean for 72 hours after significant rain. Check your county's beach status and the Weather Service before going.

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Economy & business

FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Checkout Overcharges

The complaint alleges the chain routinely charged more at checkout than its shelf labels and ads, ignoring tens of thousands of complaints. Here is how to protect yourself at any store.

By News Unc

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging that for years the chain routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices on its shelves, price tags and ads, costing shoppers millions of dollars, the FTC said October 26. The states are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.

According to the complaint, filed in federal court in Tennessee, Dollar General received tens of thousands of complaints that it did not honor advertised prices but failed to fix the problem. The company, which runs more than 21,000 stores, has not had its day in court; these are the government's allegations, not findings.

Wherever you shop, a few habits catch overcharges: watch the screen as items are scanned, keep the receipt, and compare it before leaving. Snap a photo of a shelf tag if the price matters. If you are charged more than the posted price, ask for the difference at the register or customer service; some states require stores to honor the lower price or pay a set amount. You can report overcharges to your state attorney general or weights-and-measures office, and to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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