PACIFIC COAST

Hurricane Erick has quickly grown into a powerful Category 3 storm. It is heading towards the southern coast of Mexico. This storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous flooding. The storm is moving northwest at a speed of 9 miles per hour. It is currently about 55 miles southwest of Puerto Angel and 125 miles southeast of Punta Maldonado. The...

Pacific Palisades will stay closed to people other than residents and approved contractors. The residents of the area are worried. They fear crime will increase if outsiders are allowed in. They are fretful that looters, squatters will occupy the empty houses. These houses are empty because of the wildfires and water, gas and electricity. The state said it w...