State ownership limits Carlsbad’s control over beach maintenance
CARLSBAD — A deteriorating sign welcoming visitors to Carlsbad State Beach illustrates the push and pull of coastal stewardship and highlights the city’s limited authority...
California State Parks
Swimmers brave chilly Pacific for inaugural Polar Plunge in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — Dozens of swimmers rang in the New Year with a cold-water plunge Thursday morning during the inaugural First Day Polar Plunge at South...
Anza-Borrego, Torrey Pines voted among California’s best state parks
REGION — Several San Diego County state parks were among the best in the state in several categories, according to a poll released today by...
California’s variety on display at its 280 state parks
Consider the numbers: 340 miles of coastline 970 miles of lake and river frontage 15,000 campsites 3,195 historic buildings 11,000 known prehistoric and historic archeological...
The Camp Store alleges ‘unfair’ treatment by state parks department
CARLSBAD — A local business owner is asking for the public’s support after his struggles with the California State Parks culminated in an “unfair” performance...
County libraries to host virtual tours of state parks
Five San Diego County library branches will host virtual tours of various state parks today to celebrate their recent increases in internet speeds....
‘Living dunes’ project in Cardiff gets $2.2 million grant
A network of sand dunes to protect Coast Highway 101 in South Cardiff received a boost by way of a $2.2 million grant from the...
No wood fires allowed at local state beaches
Wood burning fires are no longer permitted at five state beaches in San Diego County....
Sand-clogged sink drains an issue for state parks
A state parks official is urging the public to not rinse off sand in sinks and toilets at the local beaches, which has become a...
City looking for path forward in stabilizing Beacon’s Beach
ENCINITAS — Another bluff collapse at Beacon’s Beach could wipe out much of the nearby parking lot and a winding trail that leads down to...