Under Assembly Bill 2616, signed by Governor Brown on September 24, 2016, the California Coastal Commission will be reconfigured and will seek to "advance principles of environmental justice and equality." The new guideline impacts the commissioners to be...
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UPDATE: SeaWorld Drops Blue World Project and Coastal Commission Lawsuit
In another interesting twist in the ongoing SeaWorld saga, the theme park announced that it's dropping the plan to expand the orca habitat expansion (the Blue World project) and its pending litigation against the California Coastal Commission. As a result of the...
Sue Loftin Returns to Truth Radio on ESPN 1700am
Yesterday morning, L. Sue Loftin, founder and managing shareholder of The Loftin Firm joined Jesse Ibanez, host of Truth Radio on ESPN Radio, to discuss the California Coastal Commission.Within the hour they discussed the expansion of the Coastal Commission's...
5 Things to Consider if Your Property is in the CA Coastal Zone
If you own property or a house in the California Coastal Commission's jurisdiction (the "Coastal Zone"), and you're in need of a coastal development permit, here are five things you should know and consider.(1) As part of the application to the California Coastal...
SeaWorld To End Orca Breeding Practices and Theatrical Orca Shows
In an interesting turn of events, SeaWorld Entertainment announced that it's ending its orca breeding program (effective immediately) and theatrical orca whale shows (phasing out over the next year). Despite public backlash from the documentary "Blackfish" and onerous...
Acting Executive Director Appointed by California Coastal Commission
On March 9th, Jack Ainsworth - previously the senior deputy director - was appointed Acting Executive Director by the California Coastal Commission. In an 11-1 vote, Ainsworth was elected and will serve for an interim term until December 8, 2016, or until a new...
City of Carlsbad Launches Pilot Program to Decrease Processing Time for Coastal Projects
The City of Carlsbad recently announced that it's launching a first-of-its-kind program to decrease the processing time for coastal development projects. In particular, the city will provide funding for additional staff resources at the California Coastal Commission...
California Coastal Commission Decision – Exec. Director Lester is Out.
For the first time, the California Coastal Commission has terminated the services of its Executive Director, Dr. Charles Lester. (For a full report of the decision, see this recent LA Times article).As we've prevously stated, the dismissal controversary has...
California Coastal Commission vs. Mobilehome Parks and LUPs
The San Mateo Daily Journal reports here on a coming battle with the California Coastal Commission that should alarm coastal mobilehome park owners and residents alike.Back in 2013, a mobilehome park in the City of Pacifica received permits to repair its...
