🌱 Waves Move Railroad Tracks + PCH Closed For Surf City 10K

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• Huge waves move coastal railroad tracks.
• Another heat wave for SoCal: How high will temperatures get?
• Thousands of people closed the Pacific Coast Highway to run or walk on it.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 92 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Powerful waves moved railroad tracks in south San Clemente, after a recent large storm surge — and it's not the first time. A storm surge with huge ocean waves that had enough force to move the tracks hit the same area on Friday, Sept. 9, when Tropical Storm Kay hit Southern California. Metrolink responded by placing "about 1,645 tons of large boulders" to stabilize the tracks shore in San Clemente. "More rocks will likely be placed along the right-of-way through Oct. 2, " transportation officials said. Also vulnerable to storm surges are Capistrano Beach in Dana Point and Doheny State Beach near the southern parking lot. (Subscription/OC Register)
2. Speaking of waves, another heat wave is settling over Southern California early this week. Heat warnings were issued again starting Monday, and an "excessive heat warning" was issued for the Inland Empire and inland Orange County through 8 p.m. Wednesday, forecasters said. How hot will it get? High temperatures across the Inland Empire are expected to range from 97-105 degrees before a slight cool-down Thursday through Saturday. (California Patch)
3. Thousands of people had the Pacific Coast Highway "all to themselves" for the Surf City 10. The road was closed to traffic while participants finished the annual Huntington Beach 10k run/walk event. The Surf City 10 had not been held since the start of the pandemic. This year was the event's 66th anniversary. Organizers said the it's the oldest race in Orange County. Director of Event Operations Natalia Mendez said of the Surf City 10’s return this year,“This is about community and coming together.” (OC Register)

Today in Orange County:

• Orange County EOS Business Forum - Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce (7:30 a.m.)
• Chamber Board of Directors Meeting - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce (8 a.m.)
• Mosaic Class: Picassiette Flower Pot (10 a.m.)
• Adult E Library Class @ El Toro Library (11 a.m.)
• Tech Help - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reward posted for lost German shepherd: "Missing in Colton CA---this is not a GSROC dog, but let's all work together to get him home safely." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• How to report suspicious activity: "This #SeeSayDay, the campaign encourages you to take the time to look up the Suspicious Activity Reporting number for your city or state and save it in your phone." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Celebrating Jewish New Year: "Wishing our sister Girl Scouts and friends of the Jewish faith a sweet new year." Happy Rosh Hashanah! (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Equestrian center's new director: "For director Laura Cobarruviaz, caring for the 36 horses is serious business." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Health department shutters eateries: "There were 10 restaurants and food vendors ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from Sept. 15 to Sept. 22." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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