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Beach erosion worsening in Malibu as Newsom issues El Niño state of emergency

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The city of Malibu has issued new warnings about hazardous conditions at Point Dume State Beach due to ongoing severe beach erosion. The city said there's exposed pilings, concrete and steel in the sand and the water and steep sand cliffs that leave little to no sandy area to walk except during low …

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NBC Los Angeles
Malibu warns of hazardous beach conditions from severe erosion (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Sep 20, 2026
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The city of Malibu released these images on its X account, warning beachgoers of potentially dangerous conditions at its beach.
KTLA Los Angeles
Officials advise of hazardous conditions at Malibu-area beaches (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Sep 20, 2026
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Hazardous conditions at beaches in Malibu have local officials warning the public to be safe. The conditions are the worst at Point Dume State Beach, the city of Malibu said Sunday. Risks include severe beach erosion and exposed pilings as well as concrete and steel in the sand and water.
KTLA Los Angeles
Beach erosion worsening in Malibu as Newsom issues El Niño state of emergency (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Sep 21, 2026
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
The city of Malibu has issued new warnings about hazardous conditions at Point Dume State Beach due to ongoing severe beach erosion. The city said there's exposed pilings, concrete and steel in the sand and the water and steep sand cliffs that leave little to no sandy area to walk except during low …