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Elias Thornton
Coast and Environment reporter
Elias Thornton is the Tribune's coast and environment reporter, covering beaches, coastal policy, wildfire, and open space.
Latest by Elias
Backwash Wall Towers Over Laguna Beach as Rachel Swell Shuts Aliso Lot and Floods Low Streets
October 10, 2026
Rachel Swell Pushes Ocean Water Into Downtown Laguna Streets as Flood Advisory Runs Through Tuesday
October 9, 2026