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Get ready for what’s being dubbed a “Trashure Hunt.” California Coastal Cleanup Day marks its 41st year on Saturday, Sept. 20, with an estimated 50,000 volunteers at hundreds of locations expected to ...

For the past 40 years, thousands of people have fanned out across beaches, lakes, streams and parks every September for California’s Coastal Cleanup Day — the state’s largest annual volunteer event.

Surfrider Foundation, an environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches, has been on the frontline of keeping the ocean from harmful ...

Thousands of volunteers across Orange County set out on Saturday with one collective goal: Clean up the coast. Some people combed the beach to find debris. Others scoured inland parks and waterways, ...

Ocean Park Association will host a beach clean-up event Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Tower 26, where Ocean Park Boulevard meets the beach. The volunteer effort welcomes participants of all ages, ...

Glass Beach in Mendocino, California, is a unique destination known for its shores covered in colorful sea glass. This natural treasure attracts visitors from all over the world, eager to witness its ...

Ask anyone what image comes to mind when they picture California, and it won’t be long before they mention the beach. Wide, sandy shores with crashing waves that slide up and down the coastline. Kids ...