Mike Smith Carlsbad Current-Argus msmith@currentargus.com A competitive swimmer since seventh grade, School’s Samuel Vega ...

From Left: Samuel Vega, Kason Longbine and Benjamin Jang take a break during practice on Dec. 30, 2025 at the Artesia Aquatic Center. Carlsbad swimmers have practiced in Artesia during the season due ...

The Monroe Street Pool, a long-standing community facility, is on track to reopen in late summer 2026 following an extensive ...

Scientists warn that as desalination increases, damage to coastal ecosystems — many already under pressure — could intensify.

'Your experts gave short shrift to silent films — a major oversight considering that many of those early movies were shot on ...

After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California's persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa ...

The Rio Grande cooter can't catch a break. Rivers that once sustained the turtle species, native to New Mexico, Texas and ...

Check out our list of the most popular sites in every state to narrow down what's on your travel bucket list and avoid ...

California restaurants and bars — and especially L.A.'s — see a strong showing in the first round of nominations for the ...

With so many things to do in Anaheim, don't be afraid to explore beyond the theme parks because you might just stumble upon a ...

Few experiences feel as joyful - or as simple - as watching young kids discover the beach for the first time. Tiny footprints ...

California has 840 miles of coastline, but somehow, the truly magical spots still manage to hide in plain sight. Terramar Beach in Carlsbad is that rare gem – the kind of place locals whisper about ...