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New red Tijuana River Valley warning signage.

Governor announces release of millions intended to help clean up Tijuana River Valley

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego June 11, 2026, 3:36 p.m.June 11, 2026, 6:59 p.m.

For years, thousands have and continue to be exposed to the sewage in one of the nation’s worst and longest-running environmental crises.

A large sewer pipe discharges filthy water into a stream.

Fixing the ‘hot spot’ for Tijuana River pollution would cost $25 million. Yet red tape has slowed funding for the project

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters May 27, 2026, 2:25 p.m.May 27, 2026, 2:05 p.m.

Warning sign on Imperial Beach

Opinion: San Diego’s hidden health crisis is floating in the air

by Shikha Bansal May 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 8, 2026, 10:04 a.m.

A large sewer pipe discharges filthy water into a stream.

Nearly one-fifth of Americans are consuming water with high levels of nitrates

by Georgina Gustin • Inside Climate News May 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m.April 29, 2026, 8:08 a.m.

Tijuana River crisis and the USMCA

Opinion: San Diego deserves progress on cleaning up Tijuana River — not promises

by Al George March 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.March 5, 2026, 11:15 a.m.

New red Tijuana River Valley warning signage.

County unanimously approves more Tijuana River Valley pollution fixes

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Jan. 28, 2026, 12:36 p.m.Jan. 28, 2026, 1:13 p.m.

Foam runs through water in sediment around a flowing river with pipes spewing rust colored water into the flow.

Supervisors call for pipe project at hotspot for Tijuana River Valley pollution

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego Jan. 22, 2026, 4:34 p.m.Jan. 22, 2026, 4:34 p.m.

Life

El Cajon to begin pilot street sweeping program in February

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 7, 2026, 9:29 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 9:29 p.m.

Tech

‘Carrots and sticks’ could cut carbon emissions 80% by 2050, UCSD study finds

by Staff and Wire Reports Dec. 22, 2025, 4:44 p.m.Dec. 23, 2025, 10:36 a.m.