Orange County declares state of emergency after severe coastal erosion, high surf damage homes

Orange County officials proclaimed a local emergency Thursday as coastal communities continue to deal with widespread erosion, damaged homes and battered infrastructure left behind by powerful swells generated by Hurricane Marie. 17 proclamation comes after Dana Point, Laguna Beach and San Clemente each declared their own local emergencies in response to destructive waves, [...] Orange County declared a local state of emergency Thursday in response to severe coastal erosion, high surf and damage to homes.