Tijuana River
Coverage of Tijuana River in the Nexus archive.
- Stomach-churning video shows raw sewage on SoCal beach as Tijuana River crisis worsens
Raw sewage from the Tijuana River is spreading across the US-Mexico border, polluting beaches and communities in San Diego. The crisis has worsened, with a stomach-churning video highlighting the issue.
- We must ratchet up the pressure on Mexico over Tijuana River pollution
The article urges increased pressure on Mexico regarding Tijuana River pollution, suggesting Trump should demand faster action from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo or face consequences for the pollution affecting the US coastline.
- Toxic sewage gas is getting worse in SoCal as Tijuana River to blame.
Toxic sewage gas from the Tijuana River, flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border, continues to pollute Southern California despite cleanup efforts. The issue worsens as the gas persists in the region.
- Sewage pollution is keeping kids out of the water in this California beach town
Sewage pollution from Tijuana has forced a California surf camp in Imperial Beach to transport kids to other beaches for water activities. The cross-border contamination has caused health issues, beach closures, and disrupted community traditions in a working-class, majority Latino area.
- United States’ EPA highlights bilateral progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis
The U.S. and Mexico are advancing efforts to resolve the Tijuana River sewage crisis through agreements like Minute No. 333 and a bilateral memorandum of understanding. Mexico committed $93 million to sewage projects, and the EPA highlights progress on infrastructure and funding for Tijuana River solutions.
- Clarification: AP-US-Tijuana-River-California-Funding story
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is allocating $46 million for cleaning up the Tijuana River. The article clarifies that some of the funds are also designated for the cleanup of the New River.
- Newsom announces $46 million of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $46 million in voter-approved funding to clean up the Tijuana River at the California-Mexico border, addressing one of the nation's worst environmental crises.
- Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn
A tsunami of sewage from Mexico is contaminating coastal waters in Southern California, prompting repeated beach closures and health warnings. The issue is largely linked to the Tijuana River, which carries untreated wastewater into US waters. Officials warn that exposure to contaminated water can lead to illness, including respiratory problems and gastrointestinal issues.
- Tijuana River sewage is making the air toxic and sickening thousands in California
Raw sewage from the Tijuana River, contaminated with industrial chemicals and trash, has been flowing into California since 2018, causing health issues for residents like Steve Egger. The U.S. and Mexico recently agreed to upgrade wastewater infrastructure to address the crisis.