California State

San Diego, CA

Laguna Beach, CA

Los Angeles Times

We spent months combing the Southern California coastline to find the 50 best beaches. But did we miss your favorite?

Tell us: What's the best beach in Southern California?

Hey there, sunshine! Ready to dive into the lingo of the Golden State? Grab your avocado toast and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 slang terms that’ll have you talking like a true Californian faster than you can say “hella cool!”. Hella. The ultimate intensifier,...

15 Slang Words Only People from California Know

With gorgeous scenery, drive-in movies and what’s billed as the world’s first motel, SLO is a throwback West Coast paradise serving up cool new attractions.

The town that is pure California perfection

Los Angeles, CA

There is no shortage of noteworthy beaches in Los Angeles. Think Venice and Santa Monica, considered to be among the most famous beaches in the world. However, these destinations are also regarded as tourist havens. If you want to discover a beach off the beaten path, head to El Matador State Beach in Malibu. It's under an hour from Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway and located within Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, which also includes El Pescador State Beach and La Piedra Beach.

Just Off The Pacific Coast Highway, This Beach Is Often Called California's Most Stunning

As Mother Nature continues to turn up the heat this summer, those looking to cool off along the California coast might want to reconsider where they're swimming. Ten California and Baja California beaches, including around the Santa Monica Pier and a stretch of Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, received the poorest water quality grades based on measurements taken last year during dry periods between April and October. Four locations in San Diego County, two in Baja and two in San Mateo County also made the list, which was part of Heal the Bay's 34th annual report card of the state's beaches released Wednesday.

California's dirtiest beaches reported

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Regardless of where you stand on what's causing global sea levels to rise, it's undeniable that our coastlines are getting smaller. A study using data from the European Commission suggests that by 2100, we could lose nearly half of the world's sandy beaches to rising sea levels.

20 Fastest-Shrinking Beach Cities Due to Rising Sea Levels, 2 in the U.S.

Massachusetts State

A-Z-Animals

In the past week, there have been more than 20 great white shark sightings off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Researchers can track sharks that have been tagged by performing fly-overs with helicopters, while lifeguards also keep watch for sharks. Besides the high-tech sightings this past week, a lifeguard spotted a shark about […]

3 Massachusetts Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks

A woman survived emergency surgery to save her leg after getting attacked by an alligator!. While swimming near her home, Rachél Thompson was attacked by an Alligator,. "I'm basically standing in shallow water and I look into the dark water and out of nowhere appear the ripples of a giant alligator head," Thompson said of the gator that bit her, who she punched in the snout. "The thought came to my mind 'This is your last move and the next is his, next to roll you' and I just screamed and I pried as hard as I could."

Woman Punches The Gator That Attacked Her In The Nose!

Corvallis, OR

Former 'Top Chef' star Naomi Pomeroy has died at the age of 49 following a tubing accident in Oregon, the Benton County Sheriff's Office announced on its Facebook account Tuesday (July 16). Pomeroy was tubing with her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, and another individual on the Willamette River when the...

Former 'Top Chef' Star Naomi Pomeroy Dead At 49

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Fried chicken may have found its popularity in the South but hungry diners all over the country crave the crunchy favorite in various forms, from smothered in hot sauce and slapped between buns to paired with a fluffy, syrupy waffle or as simple and classic as it comes, served with traditional Southern sides.

Georgia Restaurant Named The 'Best Fried Chicken Joint' In The State

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Drake's home was flooded due to severe weather that hit Toronto, and Rick Ross couldn't resist offering his thoughts about the situation. On Tuesday, July 16, Drizzy took to his Instagram Stories and shared footage of the mess inside his mansion in Toronto. The video shows someone from his staff trying to protect his clothing inside what appears to be a massive walk-in closet. You can see the brownish water rise up to the artist's ankles while he carries a broom.

WATCH: Drake's Mansion Gets Flooded During Wild Weather, Rick Ross Responds

Sarasota County, FL

Siesta Key, FL

Florida is a quintessential beach destination. Unsurprisingly, the Sunshine State overflows with seaside resorts. However, if you desire a truly unique getaway, consider staying at Turtle Beach Campground in Sarasota County. Located in Siesta Key, about 10 minutes from Siesta Beach, it offers tent and RV camping. Impressively, Turtle Beach Campground sits steps away from the Gulf of Mexico, offering visitors prime coastal views and access to Turtle Beach. As its name suggests, it also serves as a nesting area for sea turtles.

One Of Florida's Only Campgrounds With Direct Beach Access Is A Coastal Paradise

Arizona State

Pinal County, AZ

He's running for US Senate in Arizona after running the Pinal County Sheriff's Department. As Sheriff he has more border experience than anyone in Washington. Mike Russell & Rob Hunter ask him what his values are. And we find out what he's thinking - as a cop - with the investigation into the attempt to take Trump's life.

Sheriff Mark Lamb on Senate run, the Border, & Trump Assassination Attempt

Atlantic City, NJ

You never what to be on a fishing excursion when the captain says, "we're going need a bigger boat." From a report on Fox 29 TV, there was a possible sighting of a Great White Shark! Pearson's Pursuit Inshore Fishing had ventured out about 22 miles from the Atlantic City shoreline to the Sea Isle Ridge recently for a recreational fishing trip.

Shark Week: A huge shark sighting off Atlantic City

Wisconsin State

Butler, PA

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old responsible for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump that resulted in another individual's death, reportedly shared a chilling post online hinting at the attack. “July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds,” Crooks wrote on Steam, a social media platform for gamers, according...

Trump Shooter Shared Chilling Post Foreshadowing Incident: Report

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

California is renowned for its beaches — from the sun-kissed shores of Malibu to the rugged cliffs of Big Sur, the Golden State has no shortage of coastal beauty. But sometimes, the beach lovers' heart yearns for something different from the typical crystal-clear waters and cabana bars. How about beach and bowling? Up north in Mendocino County is a beach unlike any other: Bowling Ball Beach. The oddball name speaks for itself; this unique, must-see destination may be the most bizarre beach in California, if not in all of America.

This Unique, Must-See Beach May Be The Most Bizarre In California

Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - Police in Grand Rapids say a man is expected to live after he was found last night with a gunshot wound to his upper leg. He was found on Prospect Avenue around 11:40 p.m. No one is in custody. Investigators think the shooter left the scene...

GRPD: Man found shot on Prospect Avenue

(Linn County, IA) -- The Linn County Sheriff's Office continues to search for the driver of a black truck that drove away from a crash on Thursday of last week. The Sheriff's Office has released photos of the black Chevrolet Silverado that sped away from a crash on Highway 13 and Vernon Valley Drive around 6pm on July 11th. Investigators say the truck hauling a trailer did not fit on the divided highway, and was hit by a sedan.

Linn County Sheriff's Office Continues to Search for Hit and Run Driver

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Report: Beach Water Quality Across CA Declines in 2023-24

SANTA MONICA (CNS) - Hampered in part by winter storms, water quality declined at beaches across California in 2023-24, according to an annual report released Wednesday...

Report: Beach Water Quality Across CA Declines in 2023-24

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