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Torrey Pines State Reserve is the third most visited state park in California. Park officials are working hard to keep all those visitors from damaging the fragile resources. -
San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox represents San Diego on the California Coastal Commission. Given a push to fire the executive director this week, Cox discussed changes he'd like to see the commission make. -
Environmentalists fear that if Charles Lester, the California Coastal Commission's executive director, is fired it could unleash runaway development along the coast. He was notified last month that he might be ousted. -
Executive chef Bernard Guillas said when he saw the sea lion on a dining booth seat, he thought, "Better call SeaWorld, because I think that little guy wants to take a swim and be back with mom and dad." -
KPBS Midday EditionMuch to the dismay of beach lovers, San Diego beaches are not so sandy any more. King tides and El Niño have made them more pebbly than ever. SANDAG has spent millions trying to stem this tide. Is it worth it? -
Sea cliffs have crumbled and several beaches in North County have eroded down to pebbles by high tides and El Niño storms. This winter may reveal how expensive it would be to preserve San Diego beaches as sea levels rise. -
The recent rains not only flooded San Diego streets, but also caused erosion along Sunset Cliffs. -
With help from researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and USC, citizen scientists in San Diego County are being trained to help document the effects of El Nino’s high tides and strong waves. -
San Diego lifeguards are voting on a new proposed contract Wednesday, but the deal's health care coverage falls short of what lifeguards are seeking. -
Surf of between 6 and 10 feet will hammer the coast Monday, with sets of 15 feet expected in some spots. Surf of 5 to 8 feet is expected Tuesday, with sets of 10 feet expected in some spots.
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