'Shark!' Swimmers compete to save bleeding man on California beach
Cameron Whiting had just finished an easy 1.5-mile open-water swim and was bodysurfing Sunday morning at Del Mar Beach when…
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'Aggressive shark behavior' closes ocean access in San Clemente
Water access at all San Clemente beaches was closed Monday due to “aggressive shark behavior,” according to city officials. The…
Opinion: The ideal beach read? It's not what you would expect
I've been a reader for most of my life, but I'm always stumped at the start of summer when the…
A cooler start to Memorial Day weekend in California, but warming is yet to come
Often considered the unofficial start of summer, this year's Memorial Day weekend is unlikely to bring sunny skies and warm…
Avoid the waters of these five Los Angeles County beaches this holiday weekend, public health officials say
Los Angeles County public health officials are warning residents to avoid the waters of some beaches this Memorial Day weekend…
Don't Swim at These Los Angeles County Beaches on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means Southern Californians will soon be gathering for barbecues and flocking to the…
I met a stranger at a house party. I knew he would become my husband.
I met my husband reluctantly. He had been in Los Angeles for a short time and was keeping me busy…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with singer-songwriter Laufey
Icelandic Chinese vocalist and songwriter Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) appreciates the many wonders of life. It's evident in his music, which…
Gun violence in Mexico, courtesy of the United States
To the editor: The sad irony of the surfers shot to death on Mexico's Baja California peninsula was that in…
Alan Sieroty dead: Former California lawmaker helped create Coastal Commission
Former state Sen. Alan G. Sieroty, a Beverly Hills Democrat who championed disability rights and efforts to protect California's coast,…