This month’s full moon rises Monday, June 29 and continues a pattern of early-morning very low tides. It’s always a good idea to check for beach hazard warnings before setting out. This year has been particularly dangerous along the California coast. Never turn your back on the ocean.

Summer is truly here with the return of brown pelicans splashing in our bays. As El Niño warms the waters of the central Pacific, large pods of…