A new report has revealed the water quality across California's public beaches, with some grades that may be surprising.

Angelenos are experiencing longer and hotter heat waves — and one of the places where we seek refuge from the scorching temperatures is the beach. But that option is at risk. Climate experts say our ...

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime. Los ...

Beach activities are a quintessential part of Southern California’s lifestyle, but as the warmer weather of spring and summer approaches, beachgoers may be beginning to wonder, are beaches near the ...

As warmer days approach, many Angelenos eager to once again spread their toes in the sand may find an unwelcome sight along the shoreline: dark, ashy sediment still sitting on beaches from the ...

Now, the county plans to spend $5.1 million in an attempt to slow the disappearance of popular coastlines at three beaches through “living shoreline” projects. The projects will “use native plants to ...

A couple explore the beach at low tide at Torrance Beach in Torrance on Nov. 19, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Northern California has Point Reyes National Seashore. New York has Fire ...