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Experts say "zero days" of beach closure from Tijuana sewage is a realistic target — but only if binational fixes, steady funding and sediment and pollution work continue.
San Diego County posted an advisory for Avenida de la Playa at La Jolla Shores after water testing flagged elevated bacteria levels. The advisory is in effect pending follow-up sampling.
A La Jolla toddler suffered severe foot burns after stepping on hot coals at Kellogg Park; his family filed a lawsuit saying the city failed to prevent the danger.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park vets and UC San Diego Health surgeons performed a first-of-its-kind mastoidectomy on Mizani, a 12-year-old gorilla, who is now recovering with his troop.
San Diego County issued an advisory for the Tourmaline drain outlet (FM‑030); water contact near Tourmaline Surf Park may be unsafe until tests clear it.
County issued an advisory for the San Elijo Lagoon outlet at Cardiff; avoid water contact until testing clears the area.
State Parks' new rules limit refunds, charge late cancellations and can bar repeat no‑shows from ReserveCalifornia for a year.
San Diego County placed Avenida Lunar beach in Coronado under an advisory effective July 1; officials advise avoiding water contact while tests continue.
A 9‑foot great white was spotted off La Jolla Shores; lifeguards posted advisory signs while scientists warn warm Pacific waters could bring more juveniles.
San Diego lifeguards warn that unmarked 'false trails' above Black's Beach can end in unstable cliffs and have prompted multiple rescues; officials urge use of the paved Black Gold Road access.
Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled plans to remove more than 1,300 feet of concrete from Chollas Creek, aiming to restore habitat, add trails and reduce flood risk in southeast neighborhoods.
San Diego County posted a health advisory for Coronado North Beach (EH‑060) effective June 25 at 4:50 p.m. Visitors should avoid ocean contact until testing clears the water.
County posted a water-quality advisory for the Crown Point drain (MB‑100) in Mission Bay after tests. Officials advise avoiding water contact until follow‑up samples clear the area.
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