A section of Del Mar's bluff fell onto the sand near Dog Beach on March 11; lifeguards and deputies cordoned off the area and officials say no injuries were found.

State agriculture officials declared a quarantine in parts of San Diego County after Mexican fruit flies were trapped in La Mesa. Officials plan sterile‑fly releases, targeted bait sprays and fruit removal to stop a local infestation.

A proposed 52-year lease would keep the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park through July 2078 while tying paid-parking revenue to community benefits and construction rules. The draft is meant to lock in the zoo’s future while delivering funds for park upkeep.

A park ranger ordered a family off La Jolla Cove after children were filmed throwing debris at sea lions. The episode underscores tensions between local warnings and federal protections.

Consular and Tijuana water officials met this week to review sanitation projects aimed at curbing sewage flows into the Tijuana River and improving coastal water quality. The review focused on pipelines, pump stations and treatment upgrades.

Denny Sanford Elephant Valley opens March 5, 2026, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, letting visitors walk above a roaming herd and spot eyelashes up close.

Scripps posted photos of a rare pod of Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas off San Diego, taken by a master's student who documents them with photo‑ID.

San Dieguito Park's Padres Park, designed for all abilities, reopens with upgrades like ADA-compliant surfaces and a Padres logo, backed by local partnerships.

Balboa Park museums in San Diego report significant visitor declines and potential revenue losses due to new parking fees; they call for the fees to be scrapped.

A plan to reconfigure Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, remove cliff‑edge parking and add a protected path has alarmed Point Loma homeowners and businesses.

Longtime residents and scientists warn Pacific Beach bluffs north of Crystal Pier are eroding and could threaten stairways and homes.

Balboa Park introduces an online parking pass portal offering discounted rates for verified San Diego residents, ahead of paid parking implementation in 2026.

Dozens of lobster husks washed up near San Onofre State Beach in late December. State agencies and the plant operator say they’re investigating while molting remains a likely explanation.