California’s MORE program rehabbed parks like Shady Lane, but one‑time funding and tight deadlines left many communities stalled and some big rebuilds scaled back.

A rubbing-alcohol-fueled tabletop fireplace erupted during a marshmallow roast on The Strand in Oceanside, sending two children to a specialized burn center.

Three outrigger canoes flipped about a mile off Hanauma Bay and 20 paddlers were pulled to safety by HFD, Ocean Safety and nearby boaters. No serious injuries were reported.