The 2026 offshore season in Southern California is off to a hot start in more ways than one. Not only are fish counts climbing, but water temperatures are rising too—potentially signaling the return of El Niño conditions.
Over the past two decades, sushi -- a familiar, accessible and immensely desirable food that can be found in supermarket aisles and fast food outlets as well as high-end restaurants -- has become a staple of cultures around the globe.…