As a travel writer with two decades of exploring the nooks and crannies of the United States, I’ve seen firsthand ...

The San Diego County Planning Commission has narrowly rejected a proposal to build a large sand mine in unincorporated El ...

The San Diego County Planning Commission Wednesday will consider approving the Cottonwood Sand Mine, a controversial mining ...

The Cottonwood Sand Mine Project faces uncertainty with a 3-3 tie vote. Here's what's next for the controversial proposal.