Moonlight Beach

10/15/2026

Neighborhood Staples: More Than Just Candy and Food

Celebrating over 60 years of Leucadia Liquor

Over the years, Kamil has witnessed and adapted to changes in Leucadia, forming strong relationships with local families. These bonds are evident daily as customers greet him by name. He fondly recounts a story of a local boy who, upon turning 21, handed Kamil a $20 bill to repay him for candy he had stolen as a child, confessing that the guilt had weighed on him all those years.

As the neighborhood gentrified and beverage trends evolved, Leucadia Liquor’s offerings have adjusted to meet more discerning tastes. Tito’s still dominates the vodka category, and both vodka and tequila brands have exploded in variety. While IPAs remain popular, Mexican-style la**rs are increasingly favored, especially given Leucadia’s beachside location, providing a more refreshing and drinkable option

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10/14/2026

Coming to a beach near you?
Great white shark’s ‘aggressive behavior’ shuts Southern California beach down
Authorities in Huntington Beach have shut down a beach after a large great white shark “exhibiting aggressive behavior” was spotted in the water.
Officials with the Huntington Beach Fire Department made the announcement just after 5 p.m. Tuesday, saying the 10-to-12-foot great white was spotted in the water near Lifeguard Tower 16, prompting the beach’s closure from Seapoint Street to the Huntington Beach Pier until Wednesday at 3 p.m.
https://ktla.com/news/california/great-white-sharks-aggressive-behavior-shuts-southern-california-beach-down/

Authorities in Huntington Beach have shut down a beach after a large great white shark “exhibiting aggressive behavior” was spotted in the water. Officials with the Huntington Beach Fire Department…

10/10/2026

How to prepare as Tropical Cyclone Rachel heads toward San Diego
“A beach that is looking towards Rachel, looking towards the southwest could see waves up to 10 feet as the system comes up,” Tardy said.
In addition to rain and high surf, strong winds, with gusts up to 50-60 miles per hour, could batter San Diego, leading to downed trees and power lines

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for all of San Diego County, due to the possibility of tropical storm-force winds, coastal flooding and moderate to heavy rain throughout the region.

10/10/2026

Rachel prompts 1st Southern California tropical storm watch since 2023
A tropical storm watch has been issued in parts of Southern California ahead of Rachel.
Specifically, that watch includes San Diego County and also extends westward to San Clemente Island off the San Diego County coast
https://weather.com/2026/10/09/forecast/regional/tropical-storm-rachel-calilfornia-southwest-hurricane-simon-puerto-vallarta

10/10/2026

Surfers in California Are Developing Puzzling Growths on Their Stomachs
Surfers who spend years paddling out to catch the perfect wave are developing strange growths on their upper abdomens.
Researchers have identified a condition they’re calling “liposurfomas,” according to a case report published in JAAD Case Reports. For the study, researchers examined seven male surfers, ages 41 to 55, who developed the unusual masses after years of surfing.
The lumps were caused by “repetitive contact with the surfboard while prone paddling,” according to researchers, referring to the way surfers lie on their stomach and paddle away from the shoreline to catch a wave. The lumps are not cancerous; they’re fibrolipomas, a rare type of benign growth made up of fat and fibrous tissue, per Cleveland Clinic. Researchers note that the “liposurfomas do not appear to cause complications beyond soreness.”

Surfers who spend years paddling out to catch the perfect wave are developing strange growths on their upper abdomens.

10/09/2026

How much rainfall could San Diego get due to Tropical Storm Rachel?
Preliminary total rainfall forecasted by the National Weather Service office in San Diego showed some areas along the coast could see up to an inch of rain between 5 p.m. Saturday through 5 a.m. next Tuesday.
Places in the mountains and inland valleys such as Julian, Palomar and Alpine could see up to an inch and a half of rain, according to NWS.
A coastal flood advisory remains in effect for San Diego coastal communities until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, with possible flooding expected in beach parking lots, boardwalks and roads. Elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions, NWS warned
https://fox5sandiego.com/weather/hurricane-rachel-downgraded-tropical-storm/

10/08/2026

Coming to a beach near you?

10/08/2026

How to get to your beach… take a sharp right at the first intersection…

10/07/2026

In case you missed it. Who knew?
What's your favorite memory of one of your favorite cities?

Just 1.5 hours from L.A., tucked between San Diego and Orange County, this SoCal beach city was named one of the best places to live in California for 2026-2027
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026–2027 Best Places to Live in the U.S. rankings, and a laid‑back surf town in coastal North County has emerged as one of California’s standout communities: Encinitas.
https://secretlosangeles.com/encinitas-best-cities.../

10/07/2026

World's largest manta ray spotted off San Diego coast
Marine expeditions off the California coast have recently reported rare sightings, including an endangered giant oceanic manta ray, observed about ten miles off La Jolla last Sunday. The encounter came during a Net Zero Expeditions tour aimed at locating orcas, but tour members were astonished when they spotted the massive ray, which had a wingspan of approximately 16 feet

Marine expeditions off the California coast have recently reported rare sightings, including an endangered giant oceanic manta ray, observed 10 miles off La Jolla.