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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Public Safety

Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Public Safety

Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Wooden boardwalk staircase at a coastal campus overlooking a calm bay with a pier in the distance.

Public Safety

Scripps Pier logs 42 record ocean temps as El Niño threatens La Jolla bluffs

August 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Aerial view of a curved seawall enclosing a small sandy beach with seals resting on the shore.

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Bacteria advisories posted at Children's Pool, Kellogg Park

August 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Sea lions resting on cliffs La Jolla Cove

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La Jolla teen's sea lion plea sharpens Cove closure debate

August 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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80 seabirds entangled in fishing gear along La Jolla coast since April

August 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Asthma inhaler for respiratory health and breathing relief

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La Jolla public schools eligible for free rescue inhalers under new state program

August 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Warm El Niño waters expected to keep juvenile white sharks near La Jolla into fall

August 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Fire, sun, forest, nature, summer, orange, red, petals, plant, sky, meadow, alpine, yellow, brown fire

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Sorrento Fire reaches 75% containment as arson suspect awaits arraignment

August 19, 2026 · 2 min read

A white cylindrical ocean monitoring buoy just below the water surface, with a small boat visible above.

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La Jolla urged to prepare for 'very strong' El Niño season

August 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Adorable boy in a car holding a flower, dressed in a polka dot shirt with a bowtie.

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County health officer: never leave a child in a parked car

August 19, 2026 · 2 min read

A group of young sea lions resting on a sandy beach showcasing wildlife in a natural habitat.

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Sea lion pup deaths hit 43% at La Jolla Cove

August 18, 2026 · 3 min read

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131-acre brush fire in Los Peñasquitos Canyon triggers evacuation warnings near La Jolla

August 18, 2026 · 3 min read

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Coastal commissioners push for partial La Jolla Cove closure after sea lion attacks

August 17, 2026 · 3 min read

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Scripps Pier logs 42 record ocean temps as El Niño threatens La Jolla bluffs

Bacteria advisories posted at Children's Pool, Kellogg Park

La Jolla teen's sea lion plea sharpens Cove closure debate

80 seabirds entangled in fishing gear along La Jolla coast since April

La Jolla public schools eligible for free rescue inhalers under new state program

Warm El Niño waters expected to keep juvenile white sharks near La Jolla into fall

Sorrento Fire reaches 75% containment as arson suspect awaits arraignment

La Jolla urged to prepare for 'very strong' El Niño season

County health officer: never leave a child in a parked car

Sea lion pup deaths hit 43% at La Jolla Cove

131-acre brush fire in Los Peñasquitos Canyon triggers evacuation warnings near La Jolla

Coastal commissioners push for partial La Jolla Cove closure after sea lion attacks