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Only about 2 in 10 approve of his performance on the economy, which the vast majority ofAAPI adults see as one of the most important issues for the upcoming election.  \nBut although AAPI adults trust Democrats more than Republicanson a wide range of issues, views of the Democratic Party itself are still split.  \nRebecca Larocco, a 45-year-old Korean American in Corning, Iowa, voted for Trump in 2016 and is leaning Republican in the midterm elections. She approves of his immigration policies but is unsure about Trump’s handling of the economy asthe Iran war continues to compound gas prices.  \n“Where I’m at, it’s went up almost $1.50” agallon, she said. “I didn’t expect to go into war at all; that has been definitely unexpected   I’m just hoping they’ll do what they’re saying and get our economy back on track, get  \n[See Poll, A7]  \nApu Gomes AFP/Getty Images  \nAllen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times  \nFIREFIGHTERS, top, battle the Norte fire in San Juan Capistrano last week. Above, storm-driven swells crash into Capistrano Beach last month.  \nFire, high surf in O.C. warn of what’s ahead  \nMore areas may face twin dangers this winter  \nBy Hannah Fry and Noah Haggerty  \nFew cities in California last week felt the full brunt of the climate crisis more than the small coastal town ofSan Clemente.  \nThe beach city atthe southern end of Orange County for months has been dealing with widespread coastal erosion from El Niño-related Pacific storms that has threatened a crucial rail line and reshaped swathsofits beaches.  \nThen, as the waves were still pounding, a fire broke out in the city’s bushy foothills Friday, quickly burning toward hillside neighborhoods and destroying homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano.  \nSan Clemente’s challenges demonstrate what more of California will probably face as the twin dangers of fire and coastal erosion converge this winter. Southern California is just entering its traditional fire season, and forecasters are predicting more coastal flooding and erosion from what is expected to be a severeEl Niño winter.  \n“We’re in a crisis,” said Cameron Cosgrove, a 14-year San Clemente resident and a planning commissioner. “Our beaches are eroding and our wildfire risk is very high, especially during Santa Ana wind conditions. These are scary times and they require us to respond.”  \nSan Clementeis a quintessential California beach town with bluff-top enclaves offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and famed beaches boasting some of the best surf breaks in the country. The waves are so epic in the “Spanish Village by the Sea” that it beat out all other California beach cities to host the surfing competition in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.  \nBut the factors that make it such adesirable place to live and play also bring immense risks for destruction — sometimes simultaneously.  \nOn Monday, firefighters were working to wash streaks of pink fire retardant off  \n[See San Clemente, A14]  \nMichael Owen Baker For The Times  \nA WHALE breaches near Anacapa Island in 2025 on a UC Santa Barbara trip to look into protecte","cbCaih1zpEHcDsbT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih1zpEHcDsbT","pdf",20099272,"English","# AAPI adults’ faith in GOP is fading\n## Poll findings on the economy and healthcare\n# Fire, high surf in O.C. warn of what’s ahead\n## San Clemente facing coastal erosion and wildfire risk\n# Tribes take lead in marine protection\n## “Underwater parks” and fishing industry concerns\n# Climate change curbs Santa Anas\n## UCLA study on wind events and persistent fire threat","[{\"question\":\"What does the AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll say about AAPI adults’ views of President Trump before the midterms?\",\"answer\":\"It finds AAPI adults have become more disillusioned with President Trump and Republicans. Democrats gain a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and healthcare, while Trump’s economy approval is low.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is San Clemente described as facing twin climate dangers?\",\"answer\":\"The city has widespread coastal erosion from El Niño-related storms, and a wildfire broke out in the foothills while waves were still pounding. The article stresses that fire and coastal erosion may converge more broadly across California.\"},{\"question\":\"What are “underwater parks” in California, and what concerns do critics raise?\",\"answer\":\"California has designated tribal-championed marine protected areas, often described as underwater parks. Environmentalists praise the move, but commercial fishers warn they will lose access to key waters, even as shore-based hook-and-line fishing remains allowed.\"}]","LA Times - Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Designated Areas Higher | PDF",76]