Southern California beaches that locals love, some off the beaten path
When readers shared their favorite Southern California beaches with us, most of their recommendations were beaches that made our recent…
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Editorial: Huntington Beach's Pacific Airshow deals mislead the public
There's no doubt that the annual Pacific Air Show, held in Huntington Beach, is very popular. For three days in…
TikTok videos reignite debate over access to California beaches
A pair of TikTok videos showing property owners blocking off beaches in Malibu and Laguna Beach to the public have…
Will a lifeguard's religious beliefs prevent him from doing his job?
To the editor: Columnist Robin Abcarian points out how a Los Angeles County lifeguard, upset about flying the LGBTQ+ Pride…
How a pious Los Angeles lifeguard brought the culture war to the beach
I have to admit that the case of Los Angeles County lifeguard captain Jeffrey Little has me scratching my head.…
Stranded windsurfer used rocks to spell “HELP,” leading to rescue
The great thing about windsurfing is that you don't need a boat to take you at full speed through the…
'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…
'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…