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California Coastal Commission: Environmental Superhero or Window Dressing?
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Commissioners could be voting on a new environmental justice policy soon, but what does the directive mean for coastal access and protection of coastal resources? Will the policy have enough bite to back up the commission’s bark? P. 6
California Boating News Since 1971
No. 1047
April 7 - 20, 2017
Coast Guard continues to take aim at illegal charters
2C Coronado area yacht clubs hope to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation An “Amazing Race” style competition pitting electric boats against each other hopes to raise $150,000 to benefit children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. P. 24
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Federal officials in Los Angeles warn boaters not to partake in unauthorized passenger-for-hire activities. Meanwhile a group of agencies, including the Port of San Diego, hope to regulate under-the-radar charter activities. P. 12
Alamitos Bay Landing: A potential microcosm of waterfront redevelopment costs
Avalon seeking new vendor for fuel dock restaurant The new fuel dock café might have a new operator as negotiations between the city of Avalon and the previous ownership broke down. Avalon is currently going through the Request for Proposal process. P. 16
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Boating interests and visitor-serving uses appear to be at odds with each other at one Long Beach marina, where parking spots have become a premium and permits are being stolen from boater-owned vehicles. What can other waterfronts learn from Alamitos Bay? P. 14
“Fishmas” returns to Eastern Sierras on April 29 Local angler announced as winner of Fred Hall Shows kayak giveaway John Melton of Camarillo, who has attended Fred Hall Shows annually for the past 20 years, is this year’s winner of the Malibu Kayak Sierra 10. His name was picked out of more than 700 entries. P. 21
Annual trout and fishing season opener, as always, is a major draw for freshwater lakes dotting the Sierra Nevadas. The Eastern Sierra opener kicks off April 29, the final Saturday of the month. P. 27
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Construction for Avalon’s new Vons could begin in April Years of planning for a new – and consolidated – supermarket in Catalina Island’s only municipality could finally be realized as Vons plans to start construction on its new location by the end of April. P. 20
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