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Surfers Aim to Make Trestles Beach a Historical Site

Surfers Aim to Make Trestles Beach a Historical Site

A rift is forming between marines and surfers, over a stretch of land considered sacred to surfers, but owned... Watch »

Feb 20, 2013
Great White Sharks Could Be Declared Endangered

Great White Sharks Could Be Declared Endangered

The California Fish and Game Department on Wednesday will decide whether to take the first steps toward designating... Read »

Feb 7, 2013
D.C. Has The Worst Traffic

D.C. Has The Worst Traffic

Washington, D.C. has the worst traffic congestion in the nation, according to a new report from the Texas... Watch »

Feb 5, 2013
High-Tech Parking Meters Coming

High-Tech Parking Meters Coming

Solar powered parking meters that take credit and debit cards will soon be a reality Watch »

Jan 21, 2013
Aging Levees Could Soon Fail

Aging Levees Could Soon Fail

Nearly one in four of the nation's levee systems evaluated by the federal government are deemed to be in unacceptabl... Watch »

Jan 17, 2013
Zoo to Build New Breeding Center for Endangered Animals

Zoo to Build New Breeding Center for Endangered Animals

San Diego Zoo Global, the organization working to save endangered animals, has announced a partnership to build a ne... Read »

Jan 15, 2013
Caught On Cam: Dolphin Stampede

Caught On Cam: Dolphin Stampede

Whale watchers were treated to an incredible sight off the coast of Dana Point, California as hundreds dolphins put... Watch »

Jan 9, 2013
Where Is San Diego's Sand Going?

Where Is San Diego's Sand Going?

Researchers from Scripps Institute of Oceanography are using lasers to track where sand goes as it's washed off the... Watch »

Jan 3, 2013
Oil Rig Runs Aground in Alaska

Oil Rig Runs Aground in Alaska

A Shell drilling ship ran ashore during rough conditions near Kodiak, Alaska following failed attempts to tow... Watch »

Jan 2, 2013
Calif. Completes Network of Undersea Sanctuaries

Calif. Completes Network of Undersea Sanctuaries

California's 848-square-mile marine reserve, the largest network of undersea sanctuaries in the continental... Read »

Dec 19, 2012
SD Explained: Desalinated Water

SD Explained: Desalinated Water

An historic deal has created a new source of water for San Diego. In this episode of San Diego... Watch »

Dec 6, 2012
Marine Mammals Dodge Potentially Harmful Seismic Tests

Marine Mammals Dodge Potentially Harmful Seismic Tests

More than 7,000 marine mammals would be affected by the ear-piercing noise from a utility’s contentious plan to map... Watch »

Nov 15, 2012
Greenhouse Gas Auction Begins

Greenhouse Gas Auction Begins

California is debuting its new, landmark cap-and-trade program with an auction of greenhouse gas pollution permits... Watch »

Nov 14, 2012
Disappearing Eelgrass Creates Coastal Crisis

Disappearing Eelgrass Creates Coastal Crisis

Eelgrass critical to the California central coast estuary's health is disappearing. Read »

Sep 24, 2012
City Approves Energy Efficiency Financing Tool

City Approves Energy Efficiency Financing Tool

Councilmembers approved a financing mechanism Tuesday that will make it easier to be green. Read »

Sep 19, 2012
Green Energy Project Serving Dual Purpose

Green Energy Project Serving Dual Purpose

Mike Henny from the San Diego County Water Authority talks about why it is now generating hydroelectric power... Watch »

Sep 18, 2012
Bike-Share Vendors Compete for City Partnership

Bike-Share Vendors Compete for City Partnership

Three potential bike-share vendors are vying for a spot at a public-private partnership with the City of San Diego. Watch »

Sep 17, 2012
Surfrider Uses Video to Monitor Sand Project

Surfrider Uses Video to Monitor Sand Project

A new video system will monitor surf conditions during a beach sand replenishment project that begins in September. Read »

Aug 28, 2012
Statewide Plastic Bag Ban in Works

Statewide Plastic Bag Ban in Works

Plastic bags could soon be history in California. Read »

Aug 15, 2012
La Jolla Boy Wants to Ban Plastic Bags

La Jolla Boy Wants to Ban Plastic Bags

This 11-year-old from La Jolla is on a crusade to ban plastic bags. Read »

Jul 9, 2012
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