Santa Monica pushes bill to escape Coastal Commission oversight
Assembly Bill 1740 would strip the Coastal Commission of authority over development in the City of Santa Monica.
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Malibu Sues MRCA Over Ownership of Two Hiking Trails
City claims Winding Way and Murphy Way easements transferred to Malibu at incorporation in 1993, voiding a later transfer to the parks agency.
Lawsuit Says MRCA Hikers Are Trampling Sensitive Habitat
The 257-page complaint alleges the parks agency is violating the California Coastal Act through poor trail management.
Malibu sues MRCA over Escondido Falls trail ownership
City seeks court order transferring trail interests from county and parks agency, citing pedestrian deaths and environmental damage.
Officials convene emergency meeting to keep Baywatch in Venice
Supervisor Horvath and Councilwoman Park brokered a deal at Fox Studios after a Facebook post sparked a week-long crisis over the show's permits.
Record March heat across U.S. signals new pressure on Malibu water
With Sierra snowpack at 18 percent of normal and Colorado reservoirs near empty, desalination projects off the Malibu coast are gaining momentum.
State Asked to Approve Sand Dumping at Zuma Beach
The California Coastal Commission will consider designating Zuma and Westward beaches as approved drop sites for clean inland sand.
Santa Monica Seeks Permits for Giant Electronic Signs
The cash-strapped city wants Coastal Commission approval for six Las Vegas-style digital billboards near the Third Street Promenade.