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Why California Beaches Were Closed After a Shark Sighting

Closed Beaches in California. Real Danger or Media Hype

Natalie Kirilova | New Times Magazine March 28, 2026

Beaches in Newport Beach, California were temporarily closed after a rare but concerning incident....

Welcome to Florida—a place where beaches meet swamps, and crocodilians live like true natives.

Florida, Where Alligators Are Part of the Landscape

Victoria Lapenko | New Times Magazine December 24, 2025

While Californians talk about traffic and earthquakes, people in Florida share their neighborhoods with...

coffee on the West Coast is more than a drink. A culture of mindfulness, creativity

Why Coffee on the West Coast Is a Philosophy, Not a Drink

Victoria Lapenko | New Times Magazine December 18, 2025

When the first rays of sunlight touch the rooftops by the ocean and the...

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