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Heavy surf pounds the Southern California coast, prompting warnings and shutting down piers

LOS ANGELES — Some of the heaviest surf in years pounded the Southern California coast on Saturday, while high tides triggered warnings of flooding and closures of beaches and piers. Waves as high as 20 feet were forecast in Ventura and Los Angeles, while larger swells were rolling in along the Central Coast and in Northern California. Officials warned that the powerful waves and strong ...
A Harbor Patrol lifeguard jumps a wave near Ventura Pier on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Ventura, California.

LOS ANGELES — Some of the heaviest surf in years pounded the Southern California coast on Saturday, while high tides triggered warnings of flooding and closures of beaches and piers.

Waves as high as 20 feet were forecast in Ventura and Los Angeles, while larger swells were rolling in along the Central Coast and in Northern California. Officials warned that the powerful waves and strong currents could sweep people onto rocks and jetties and into the

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