Imperial Beach on Wednesday became the third San Diego County city to adopt new rules aimed at shielding tenants from eviction when landlords undertake major remodeling projects.

Tenants’ rights advocates had urged the city to outlaw remodel evictions after the owners of an apartment complex issued a mass eviction notice last year.

Despite strong objections from landlords and even some tenant advocates, Imperial Beach leaders on Wednesday approved new renter protections regarding no-fault evictions. The City Council voted 3-2 to approve an amended ordinance that would become effective in March following a second vote scheduled for Feb.

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — Imperial Beach city council voted to approve a tenant protection ordinance that would go beyond state law. The decision came in a three-to-two vote after hours of public comment and strong opinions on both sides of the argument.

The cause of a Thursday morning collision in Imperial Beach that left a motorcyclist seriously injured is under investigation, officials said.

A sewage spill closed a portion of La Jolla Shores on Wednesday, the San Diego County Department of Environmental and Quality said.

The Imperial Beach Republican Club will celebrate the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday, January 20, at 6 p.m. at Ye Olde Plank Inn

The endorsement distinguishes Aguirre as the only candidate with the unanimous backing of a South County city's entire elected leadership, and the first major candidate to garner a significant endorsement from outside the Democratic Party.

January 10, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation is investigating a serious injury collision. On Thursday, January 9 just after 8:00 a.m., deputies responded to a crash between a motorcycle and car in the 1300 block of Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach.

A group of researchers from local universities are working to make sure South Bay community members living through the sewage crisis are heard through science.