Surf Conditions

Storm Swell, High Tide Soak Imperial Beach

Jan. 18: By Erik Anderson

Waves washed over a protective barrier in Imperial Beach Friday as a storm swell combined with a high tide.

Environmental Group Working To Fix San Diego's Cross-Border Pollution

Jan. 17: By Erik Anderson

A clean water advocate considers some possible solutions to the region's cross-border pollution problem.

Avoid Beaches, Bays Due To Rain, San Diego County Health Officials Warn

Dec. 26, 2018: By City News Service

Although the storm system that brought recent rainfall has left the region, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health warned the public to avoid water contact at all coastal beaches and bays on Wednesday.

Imperial Beach Mayor Huddles With Mexican Officials Over Cross-Border Sewage Spills

Dec. 17, 2018: By Erik Anderson

Cross-border sewage flows have prompted the Imperial Beach mayor to meet with Federal Mexican officials.

Sewage From Mexico Spill Flows North Into California Waters

Dec. 12, 2018: By Associated Press

Authorities say more than 6 million gallons a day of raw sewage has been spilling into Mexico's Tijuana River since Monday night, and the waste is flowing north into Southern California waters.

Roundtable: California And Climate Change

Nov. 23, 2018: By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer

The current impacts of climate change, how local communities are adapting, and California's emerging leadership on the issue.

Federal Judge Considers Request To Dismiss Cross-Border Sewage Lawsuits

Nov. 19, 2018: By Erik Anderson

The federal government was back in court Monday, arguing that the lawsuits asking the U.S. government to fix cross-border sewage flows should be thrown out.

Researchers Study Flooding In Imperial Beach Due To Rising Sea Levels

Nov. 14, 2018: By Erik Anderson

San Diego scientists are launching a study of flooding in Imperial Beach as that community braces for rising sea levels.

NRC Investigator Cites 'Inattentiveness' For Near Accident At San Onofre Power Plant

Nov. 9, 2018: By Alison St John

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission held its first public webinar Thursday, to take questions about a near miss accident at the San Onofre nuclear power plant.

County Environmental Officials Close Water Access Near International Border

Oct. 15, 2018: By City News Service

The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health posted a beach closure notice Monday at the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Border Field State Park due to water contamination.