Malibu driveway collapses under pounding surf as coast erodes

A private road-facing driveway in beachfront Malibu collapsed amid persistent rainfall and high surf from Tropical Storm Marie, damaging a gas main and leaving five homes red-tagged and uninhabitable. City officials say ongoing coastal erosion and strong waves—driven by El Niño conditions—are affecting areas along the Southern California coast, with warnings of heavy rain, mudslides and higher tides. Nearby Long Beach evacuated homes as a precaution, and Malibu is monitoring erosion hotspots and coordinating with partner agencies to prepare for potential storms.