On Saturday, the Mid-Strand gate at Strand Vista Park was locked until about 10:30 a.m., ... beachgoers have to walk about a quarter-mile north or south from the Mid-Strand access.

It’s been 10 days since a judge told Dana Point to seek permission from the California Coastal Commission if it wants to keep gates up to limit access to Strand Beach. But the gates are still ...

The city of South Gate is trying to mimic conditions before the explosive growth of L.A. after World War II that allowed certain rare native fish to thrive.