California beaches
Coverage of California beaches in the Nexus archive.
- Cal State Long Beach deploys new shark-surveillance drone to improve beach safety
California State University Long Beach’s Shark Lab is using a new semi-autonomous shark surveillance robot to patrol local waters. The prototype aims to provide real-time shark information to lifeguards for improved beach safety.
- What times to see the California grunion run in 2026 — 2-hour viewing windows start this week
The California grunion run in 2026 features tiny grunion fish spawning on beaches during full and new moons. Beachgoers may collect up to 30 grunion per person during 2-hour viewing windows starting this week.
- Napping California beachgoer swept out to sea, killed by powerful current
A woman was killed and another remains in critical condition after being swept out to sea during dangerous ocean conditions in Santa Cruz County on June 10. The incident occurred as tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean sent massive swells to California beaches.
- Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
Historic swells are continuing to impact California beaches, with officials warning that dangerous surf and flooding risks will persist until Wednesday.
- Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
Historic swells are causing dangerous surf and flooding risks at California beaches, with conditions expected to persist until Wednesday, according to officials.