Does California have private beaches?
Coastal access gurus dispel some myths -- and share the furthest they've seen homeowners go to keep people off the sand.
Matt Meyer
I am an energetic, experienced journalist with comfort on a wide range of platforms.
I love finding the "news you can use" in a complex topic, then putting things in context to help viewers or readers better understand their world.
Disney's plan to build entire neighborhoods
Disney is launching a new division to develop entire residential communities, starting with one in the Southern California desert.
How San Diego stands out amid California drought
San Diego is uniquely well-positioned for this season's record drought. But the region's ample water supply comes at a cost.
First monkeypox cases identified in San Diego
San Diego health officials have identified two “probable” cases of monkeypox, marking the virus' first known appearance in the region.
Newsom likens train looting scene to ‘third-world country’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces criticism for remarks at a railyard where thieves have been raiding cargo trains.
Volcanic eruption prompts tsunami advisory
An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, prompting hazardous conditions on the water in San Diego.
Why is California still not on permanent DST?
California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop. 7 in 2018, signaling that they were ready to do away with seasonal time changes. But here we are getting ready to "spring forward."
How the state will (or won't) enforce vaccine rules
Without a "vaccine passport," how are businesses supposed to verify people are following the rules? In short: the honor system.
State's latest housing push: More units downtown
Facing an intractable housing shortage, California is pushing developers to build more homes in urban centers.
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