Big Brother, Mother Nature Allies In Sea Wall Bout
The powerful California Coastal Commission is imposing 20-year caps on permits to build sea walls…
Bill Adds Teeth To Coastal Act: Fake ‘No Parking’ Signs Could Draw Fines
SACRAMENTO — Forty years after the Coastal Act was born, it may finally be growing some teeth.
Assembly Speaker Picks New Calif. Coastal Member
A new member has been appointed to the California Coastal Commission following the resignation of a long-timer.
MORE POWER FOR THE COASTAL COMMISSION?
Legislation to give the already powerful California Coastal Commission the authority to directly fine violators rather than having to take them to court cleared the Assembly Natural Resources Committee on Monday.
Public Meeting – April 9, 2013
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Board Chambers
Martins’ Beach Trespassing Charges Against Surfers Dropped
The case became a cause among coastal activists, and prosecutors said state coastal access laws put the charges in a gray area. In seeing the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office drop the charges, activists also saw a sign that there is merit to the surfers’ claims.
The California Coastal Commission Strategic Plan Draft
The California Coastal Commission has released a draft Strategic Plan for discussion and public comment
Robert Garcia, Vice Mayor Of Long Beach Appointed To Coastal Commission
Senator Steinberg has appointed Robert Garcia, Vice Mayor of Long Beach, to an open seat on the State Coastal Commission.
Public Workshop On December 12, 2012
Public Workshop: Local Government Officials and Coastal Commissioners will discuss Improving the Local Coastal Planning Process
Seawall Proponents, Opponents Pack Into City Hall
About 100 people packed into City Hall to hear the council debate what response to give the state Coastal Commission, which in March approved a much-revised version of a local planning document that’s been years in the making.