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.

Thousands of brown pelicans fed off Ocean Beach and lined the closed pier in a dramatic feeding-and-roosting event that stunned locals and photographers.

The Port of San Diego approves the construction of a new splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza, with work by Dick Miller Inc. scheduled for 2026. The $1.8 million project is part of local development efforts.

La Jolla Coastal Conservancy completed two maintenance projects: removing a hazardous palm tree and refurbishing a lifeguard tower, leveraging private funds and a city permit.

Mira Mesa’s $55M park overhaul has passed the halfway point. A competition pool, splash pad, new courts and an all‑wheels plaza are rising on site.

San Diego Humane Society released a rehabilitated hoary bat with a transmitter for tracking, the first in the region, fostering conservation efforts and research on bat migration and behavior.

County Parks will increase fees for certain services such as campsites and rentals from January 2, 2026, to maintain park quality and align with market rates.

San Diego Zoo celebrated the birth of three fossa pups, an event marking a significant contribution to the conservation of this vulnerable species from Madagascar.

The San Diego Zoo introduced a $16 daily parking fee as part of the city's effort to address a budget shortfall, with exceptions for zoo members who register their vehicles.

A 3-year-old was bitten near Westfield UTC late Tuesday; police and animal-control partners responded and the coyote was still being sighted in the area. Officials urge caution and removing attractants.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces the opening of Denny Sanford Elephant Valley on March 5, 2026, as its largest project to date, focusing on conservation and education.