Study: Two-Thirds of Southern California Beaches Largely Devoid of Biodiversity
Only one-third of the sandy beaches between Santa Barbara and San Diego retain their full…
Vanishing Market for California’s Recycled Trash Creates Environmental Challenge
It was more than a year after the seabird died and washed up on a…
California Carefully Steers Toward a Future of Self-Driving Vehicles
California is laying the groundwork for the next, slightly scary, phase in its push toward…
UC San Diego-Led Study Finds Genetic Factor in Military PTSD Cases
A study by led scientists at UC San Diego and Yale University has found a…
Port of San Diego Testing Concrete Tide Pools to Help Stabilize Shoreline
The Port of San Diego announced Monday a three-year pilot project to test the use…
Los Angeles County Health Officials Confirm 15th Case of Measles
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed another case of measles in a local resident,…
Report: San Diego County Will Face 90-Degree Highs 77 Days a Year by Mid-Century
Absent significant global action to address climate change, San Diego County will see dramatic spikes…
California Sens. Harris, Feinstein Warn of Climate Data Suppression at USGS
California’s two senators expressed concern Monday over reports that the U.S. Geological Survey is being…
How You Can Choose Sunscreen Safe for Skin—and Sea Life
When you’re spending time outdoors, sunscreen is a must — it protects your skin from…
Consortium Led by Scripps Research Gets $129 Million for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Clinical Trials
The Scripps Consortium for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development, an international collaboration led by Scripps Research, has received…
Rep. Levin Calls for Electric Car Chargers at National Parks and Forests
Rep. Mike Levin, who has championed environmental legislation, introduced a bill in the House of…
Scripps Study Finds Climate Change Will Cause Wet and Dry Extremes in California
A study led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that a new pattern of wet…
State Cites Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant for Bad Valve
The San Diego County Water Authority announced Monday that the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment…
Scripps Oceanography: Recent Back-to-Back Earthquakes Don’t Signal ‘The Big One’
This week’s back-to-back quakes are not likely to trigger “The Big One” in Southern California,…
