What happens when the military builds a robot that can walk across beaches, dunes, and shifting coastlines without sinking, slipping, or stopping? You get Sand Hound — a four-legged autonomous scout ...

A 12-year-old girl is safe after a sand hole collapsed around her along Spring Creek Trail on Thanksgiving, trapping her almost completely before first responders dug her out. Crews were called out ...

A final report that explores ways San Clemente can save its beaches using nature-based solutions was presented to city officials hoping to figure out a solution to its shrinking shoreline — and a ...

The 35th American Sand Sculpting Championship is taking place in Fort Myers Beach. This year's event features 26 sculptors and has doubled in size from the previous year. The championship returned in ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A change in weather is forecasted to bring rain, potentially heavy at times, to San Diego County on Thursday night and Friday. The County and Cal Fire are providing free ...

Coastal erosion has significantly impacted North Carolina beaches, including Carolina Beach, despite no direct hurricane strikes this season. A $23.5 million beach nourishment project, previously ...

Editor’s note: The Spring Valley Library has been added to the County list of where people in unincorporated areas can get free sand and bags. A change in weather is forecasted to bring rains, ...

Let’s begin by looking at the reality of holiday travel — most of us hate it. A survey by the website Upgraded Points found that nearly half of Americans feel obligated to travel to family for the ...

Oceanside will widen Tyson Street Beach with about 2,000 cubic yards of fresh sand next week, adding a layer of protection before the winter’s storms. Trucks began arriving Monday and will continue ...

Elliot Schoenfeld and Jennifer Johnson lived on a boat for a year to travel and save money. They didn't have much boating experience before starting their journey, but learned a lot by doing. They ...

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