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Child Abduction Emergency
Issued: 10:27 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AMBER Alert... The following message is transmitted at the request of CA California Highway Patrol. AN AMBER ALERT IS BEING ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ON BEHALF OF THE RIDGECREST POLICE DEPARTMENT. ON JULY 29... 2026 AT 1130 HOURS... MAXIMUS ROMAN... KAISER ROMAN AND HAILEE ROMAN WERE ABDUCTED FROM RIDGECREST... CALIFORNIA. MAXIMUS IS A 10 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE... 4 FEET 7 INCHES TALL... WEIGHING 50 POUNDS... WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. KAISER IS A 8 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE... 4 FEET 6 INCHES TALL... WEIGHING 45 POUNDS... WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. HAILEE IS A 4 YEAR OLD HISPANIC FEMALE... 3 FEET 4 INCHES TALL... WEIGHING 30 POUNDS... WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. THE SUSPECT... JULIO ROMAN GARCIA... IS A 29 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE... STANDING 5 FEET 11 INCHES TALL... WEIGHING 400 POUNDS WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. THE SUSPECT WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING A 2014 GRAY HONDA ACCORD... WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATE NUMBER 9RUN898. IF SEEN CALL 9 1 1
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:22 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.2 to near 7.0 feet will occur in the evening hours through Friday night, peaking tonight through Thursday night. In conjunction with the highest expected surf from Tropical Cyclone Genevieve southerly swell, the best potential for minor coastal flooding impacts is expected Wednesday and Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:22 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.2 to near 7.0 feet will occur in the evening hours through Friday night, peaking tonight through Thursday night. In conjunction with the highest expected surf from Tropical Cyclone Genevieve southerly swell, the best potential for minor coastal flooding impacts is expected Wednesday and Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 8:18 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 100 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California near the coast including the beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat hazards may extend into next week for portions of the region. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat hazards may extend into next week for portions of the region. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 2 1 1 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. &&
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