The coast news aug 22 2014

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Bag ban called a ‘historic moment’ . By Aaron Burgin

Heading back out for more

Consistent surf gave bodysurfers from around the world every opportunity to show judges and the watching public what they could do on a wave with just a set of fins and their bodies during the World Bodysurfing Championships on Aug. 16 and Aug. 17 in Oceanside. Pictured: Chris Lafferty of San Diego swims back to the lineup after catching a wave in the men’s finals on Sunday. Lafferty, a member of the Del Mar Bodysurfers Club won his heat in the 55-64 age bracket. Photo by Tony Cagala

North County cities on board with the I-5 corridor plan By Promise Yee

REGION — North County cities along the Interstate 5 corridor are on board with improvements planned over the next 40 years. The Coastal Commission gave the go-ahead on Aug. 13 to the public works plan submitted by Caltrans and SANDAG for 27 miles of corridor improvements between La Jolla and Oceanside. “We’re supportive of it, all North County coastal is,” Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood said. Corridor improvements will be made to I-5, rail lines and bicycle lanes. Wood said improvements are sorely needed. The interstate faces major traffic congestion even in offpeak hours, and double tracking rail lines is essential to make railroad TURN TO CORRIDOR ON A18

Phase I of the Interstate 5 corridor improvements will begin in 18 months. Improvements will include adding HOV lanes to I-5. Photo by Promise Yee

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council approved a proposed ban on single-use plastic bags at Wednesday’s council meeting, a move hailed by environmental advocates as a “historic moment” in city history. The council voted 3-2 to adopt the twophase prohibition, which would ban grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, convenience stories, city facilities and gas station markets from using distributing plastic bags six months after the adoption. The prohibition would expand to retail stores and farmers markets six months later. The ordinance also requires retailers to charge 10 cents for paper bags. “This is potentially a historic moment in the city,” said Russell Levan, one of several speakers who spoke on the topic, all of whom were in favor of the ban. Councilmembers

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man Mark Muir voted against the measure. Both Muir and Gaspar said they were in favor of allowing the state legislature to pass its own ban, which appears headed toward passage before the legislature adjourns Aug. 31. The statewide ban, TURN TO BAG BAN ON A18

Drones won’t fly at fairgrounds By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — Told that drones and other radio-controlled devices present “major safety and security” issues, the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors unanimously agreed at the Aug. 12 meeting to ban them at the Del Mar Fairgrounds unless written permission is granted. Fairgrounds staff looked into creating a policy after several drones, including one used by a promoter, were spotted on the midway during this year’s San Diego County Fair, General Manager Tim Fennell said. “This seems to be a new item that’s not on people’s radar, but it should be,” Fennell said. “It can become a major safety and

security issue.” The policy states the “operation or use of any drones, unmanned aircraft/flying systems, and remotely-controlled or radio-controlled flying machines” motorized or not, is prohibited under all circumstances unless written permission is issued. It applies to all individuals, companies, businesses, promoters, visitors and tenants. Permission to remain on the state-owned property may be revoked for violators. The policy extends from the ground to 500 feet in the air, or to the point where the Federal Aviation Administration jurisdiction begins. That stipulation will TURN TO DRONES ON A18


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