Imperial Beach Archives - Times of San Diego

Boating is again enjoyed on weekends in the Coronado Bay.

Coronado’s Glorietta Bay closed due to reported sewage contamination

by City News Service July 16, 2026, 3:28 p.m.July 16, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

The announcement comes as closures continue at the Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach and Silver Strand due to sewage.

Sewage pollution is keeping kids out of the water in Imperial Beach

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters July 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m.July 14, 2026, 9:14 a.m.

Crime

Automated license plate readers and public surveillance cameras are coming to Imperial Beach

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026, 8:31 p.m.June 4, 2026, 11:10 a.m.

San Diego Sheriff cruiser downtown. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Crime

Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026, 5:11 p.m.April 17, 2026, 5:11 p.m.

Piers

Life

Beach closures lifted for Coronado – but not Imperial Beach

by City News Service April 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m.April 5, 2026, 10:39 a.m.

A large sewer pipe discharges filthy water into a stream.

Headaches, rashes, more: Sewage pollution continues to plague South Bay schools

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters March 26, 2026, 8:53 a.m.March 26, 2026, 8:53 a.m.

New red Tijuana River Valley warning signage.

10,000 air purifiers distributed to combat toxic gas odors in South Bay

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 26, 2026, 5:08 p.m.Jan. 26, 2026, 5:08 p.m.

California Highway Patrol cruiser. Photo by Chris Stone

Crime

Chula Vista motorcyclist killed in collision with state firefighter

by City News Service Jan. 7, 2026, 2:51 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 2:51 p.m.

A large man approaches another man in a deputy's uniform who is holding a firearm. The are standing ona sidewalk near a city street.

Crime

‘I forgive you,’ man tells deputy moments after drawing knife, being shot near IB Pier

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Dec. 30, 2025, 5:01 p.m.Dec. 30, 2025, 5:11 p.m.

San Diego Police cruiser

Crime

Deputy, victim in shooting near Imperial Beach Pier ID’d as Cary Gates of Indiana

by City News Service Dec. 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m.Dec. 26, 2025, 10:48 p.m.

Beach closure sign

Avoid contact with beach and bay water for 72 hours after rain, county says

by City News Service Dec. 24, 2025, 9:55 p.m.Dec. 24, 2025, 9:56 p.m.

A black and white law enforcement vehicle blocks an intersection

Crime

SDPD investigating fatal shooting by sheriff’s deputy in Imperial Beach

by Staff and Wire Reports Dec. 21, 2025, 6:06 p.m.Dec. 22, 2025, 5:21 p.m.

San Diego Sheriff's cruiser

Crime

Person riding e-bike seriously injured by drunk driver in Imperial Beach

by Staff and Wire Reports Dec. 21, 2025, 9:45 a.m.Dec. 21, 2025, 1:37 p.m.

A woman, Paloma Aguirre, in dark clothing and galoshes, stands in mud with a large puddle of water behind her.

How Paloma Aguirre forged path from surfer to politician in border sewage fight

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Dec. 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.Dec. 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.