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Death Valley Closes One of Its Most Popular Backcountry Drives Until May 2027
Titus Canyon Road shuts Friday for flood repairs expected to run through May 2027, taking a high-clearance route out of play for the whole desert season.
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Closes for Five Months Starting Sept. 21
California State Parks is closing Torrey Pines' road, trails and upper lots for utility work into March 2027, though the beach and a nearby trail stay open.
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Sierra Club Asks Californians to Press Congress Over New Border Wall Construction
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A Strengthening El Niño Is Reshaping What's Swimming Off the Southern California Coast
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