The landslide happened in the same Newport Beach neighborhood where a 2023 slide led to the demolition of one home.
Three homes in Newport Beach have been yellow-tagged after a landslide eroded the cliff behind their backyards.
The structures themselves were not damaged, but the residents were advised to enter the properties only to get their belongings. It was recommended they not spend the night in their homes for now.John Pope, a spokesman for the city of Newport Beach, says the landslide was first reported around 4 a.m. and city inspectors were sent to the area, ultimately deciding to issue the yellow tags. One home was most affected, but the two neighboring properties were included in the yellow tags.
He said the homeowners were already aware of the hazard and had recently hired a geotechnical expert, who determined there had been some movement of land. The homeowners were already preparing to submit plans to the city to stabilize the hillside.Several residents in Newport Beach had to be evacuated from their homes after a large landslide took down an entire backyard, including a cement patio.
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