Following the deaths or abandonment of five sea lion pups at La Jolla Cove, members of the Sierra Club and its Seal Society are again calling on the city of San Diego to send more park rangers to The ...

Public access to The Cove remains unrestricted, but La Jolla’s longtime conflict between beach access rights for people and protections for pinnipeds against human misconduct has led to the five ...

A permit has been filed to make outdoor dining and no worries about cars along a stretch of Avenida de la Playa permanent ...

While it might seem irresistible to give that cute sea lion pup a cuddle, not only is it illegal, but it's endangering the ...

The stench caused by waste from sea lions and bird droppings at La Jolla Cove is tough for some to deal with. For years, locals, tourists and nearby businesses have dealt with the smell. NBC 7’s ...

La Jolla Cove in San Diego is experiencing a strong odor due to the buildup of bird droppings and waste from sea lions, causing concern among nearby businesses about the impact on foot traffic ...

Life Odors at La Jolla Cove as pungent as ever after city pauses treatments by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego July 11, 2025, 5:32 p.m.