News•Mar 10, 2026
Why a Surfer Spent 4 Months in ICE Detention for Wandering Onto the Wrong Beach
Surfer Hagop Chirinian was detained for four months after unintentionally crossing the Camp Pendleton border, prompting ICE involvement. Although he held a work permit and complied with check‑ins, he was held without a formal hearing, leading a federal judge to order his release. Upon release, his work permit was revoked, he was fitted with an ankle monitor, and he now faces bi‑monthly ICE check‑ins. The case spotlights procedural flaws in immigration enforcement and the human cost of detention.
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Adrena Wave Pool, Through the Eyes of a Canadian Surf Photographer
A Canadian surf photographer traveled to Saudi Arabia to film marketing content for Endless Surf’s new wave pool at the Adrena park. The facility uses filtered Red Sea saltwater and offers fully customizable wave settings, from slab sections to air...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Grand Canyon Official Says Fire Damage Will Make Trails Dangerous for Years
The Dragon Bravo wildfire scorched 145,000 acres of the Grand Canyon's North Rim last summer, destroying over 70 structures and depositing five to six feet of rock, ash, and dirt on the North Kaibab Trail. Trail Supervisor Adam Gibson warns...
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