The Southbound 105 Morning Brief: Oct. 19, 2026

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The Southbound 105 Morning Brief: Oct. 19, 2026

By The Southbound 105 | Oct. 19, 2026

Your Monday rundown of local news, airlines, taxes and sports.

Local

Bryson Fire, Malibu. As of CAL FIRE's 6:08 PM update on Sunday, Oct. 18, the Bryson Fire near Encinal Canyon Road was about 147 acres and 74% contained, with full containment expected Oct. 19. Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted Saturday; advisories remain in zones KAN-017 and SYC-016-A. No structures were damaged or destroyed, and one firefighter was injured, according to CAL FIRE. Malibu City Hall resumes normal operations today.

Norte Fire, Orange County. The Norte Fire on the San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano border is 570 acres and 60% contained as of Sunday evening, according to CAL FIRE, which lists the Orange County Fire Authority as the lead agency. Evacuation orders were lifted Saturday at 6 PM, but Via La Mirada remains closed north of Esperanza and the burn scar is closed until further notice. Six homes were damaged or destroyed, according to an earlier update.

Cooling, then rain. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles says a significant cool-down continues through midweek. Widespread rain is likely Tuesday night or Wednesday through Thursday, with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Storm totals of about 0.75 to 1.00 inch are possible, with up to about 2 inches in foothills and coastal slopes. A Beach Hazards Statement for elevated surf and rip currents runs through Tuesday morning for parts of the Ventura and Los Angeles coasts.

Vote-by-mail registration deadline is today. Monday, Oct. 19 is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election, according to the California Secretary of State. Register at lavote.gov or sos.ca.gov. Starting tomorrow, you can still conditionally register and vote a provisional ballot through Election Day, and LA County Vote Centers open Saturday, Oct. 24.

Airlines

LAX this morning. The FAA's National Airspace System status page early Monday showed no departure or arrival delay programs at LAX. A standing notice restricts non-scheduled transient general aviation aircraft without prior permission.

New carrier eyes LA. South Korea's Parata Air is setting up a Los Angeles branch and aims to launch service to LA in May 2027, according to The Asia Business Daily. It named Brian Kim, previously Air Premia's first Los Angeles branch manager, to run the office.

Elsewhere this morning. The FAA listed ground delay programs at San Diego (about 54 minutes average, airport volume) and San Francisco (about 55 minutes, low ceilings).

Taxes

Billionaire tax fight. Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on Californians with net worth of at least $1 billion, remains one of the biggest money fights on the Nov. 3 ballot. Opponents have raised more than $340 million and are spending more than $1 million a day, according to The Guardian, citing state disclosures. The yes campaign has raised just under $33 million. Two countermeasures, Propositions 41 and 42, could block it if either gets more yes votes.

Five tax measures. CalMatters says Props. 3, 40, 41, 42 and 43 make this the most tax measures on one California ballot since 1990.

Property tax bills. The LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector is mailing about 2.4 million 2026-27 secured property tax bills on or before Nov. 1. The first installment is due Nov. 1 and becomes delinquent after close of business Thursday, Dec. 10.

Sports

Rams. The Cardinals beat the Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, according to the team and the AP. Chad Ryland's 43-yard field goal as time expired decided it after Matthew Stafford's late touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson briefly put Los Angeles ahead. The Rams fall to 2-4. Next up is a trip to the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:25 PM PT.

Club América. América won 5-3 at León on Saturday night, according to ESPN and EFE. América stays first in the Apertura with 24 points, three ahead of Toluca and Atlas.

LA Galaxy. After Saturday's 2-2 draw with San Diego FC, the Galaxy sit eighth in the West with 40 points, according to MLS standings. El Tráfico at LAFC is Sunday, Oct. 25 at 6 PM PT at BMO Stadium.

MLB. The Dodgers' season is over after the Brewers swept the NLCS 4-0. In the ALCS, Tampa Bay leads Cleveland 3-2; Game 6 is Monday night at Tropicana Field, according to MLB. World Series Game 1 is Friday, Oct. 23.

Formula 1. The US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin runs Oct. 23 to 25, with the race Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 PM PT, according to Formula 1.

Sources: CAL FIRE, National Weather Service, California Secretary of State, FAA, The Asia Business Daily, The Guardian, CalMatters, LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Los Angeles Rams, AP, ESPN, EFE, MLS, MLB, Formula 1.

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