We're not creating any new harmful material and smoke to the local community as well," Contreras said. But, commercial use of beach sand is currently prohibited under San Diego’s street vendor ...

who said he's been running his business on the beach for about two years now without any issues. Last month, however, something changed, Contreras said. Get top local San Diego stories delivered ...

"Instead of losing vital beach experiences due to budget constraints, San Diego has a real opportunity to partner with professional service providers," said Rene Contreras, founder and CEO of ...

SAN DIEGO -- A terrifying scene and a dramatic rescue played out on a beach in San Diego. A 16-year-old got trapped in a six-foot-deep sand hole that collapsed on her Tuesday at Mission Beach in ...

Gloria previously said eliminating all 180 fire rings in San Diego and within Mission Bay would save the city about $135,000 a year, bringing it closer to closing its $258 million budget deficit.

Sign up for The Morning Report with all your must-read news for the day. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wants to get rid of the city’s beach fire rings, a longtime ...