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SCYA’s 91st Midwinter Regatta adds new classes for 2020 P. 19
CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971
NO. 1121
FEB. 7 — FEB. 20, 2020
Southern California’s
UNDERWATER WORLD of
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he federal government wants to make some changes to the way aquatic invasive species are regulated – but California disagrees with Washington, D.C.’s strategy. Will the legislature resolve to block D.C.’s directives? P. 9
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Assembly will revisit resolution on aquatic invasive species
Island Express Helicopters temporarily halts Catalina service
Did you know California’s Department of Fishing and Waterways created an artificial reef from old automobiles? The department ended up building most of its artificial reefs between the 1960s and 1990s.. Will the state ever resume this program again? P. 10
More fishing line recycling stations popping up around Southern California
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ishing line recycling stations have been popping up all around Southern California and anglers at Huntington Beach Pier, where four recycling stations were installed in 2017, generally seem to be taking advantage of them and hoping for more piers to add them. P. 12
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he helicopter involved in the tragic crash that killed a former NBA player, his daughter and seven others had a Catalina connection. Ara Zobayah, who helmed the ill-fated flight, was Island Express Helicopters’ chief pilot. Island Express announced its grounding its service to Catalina.
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Ground broken on Town Square project and new segment of LA Waterfront Promenade
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he first phase of the new LA Waterfront in San Pedro will begin to take shape, as the city of Los Angeles finally broke ground on the longawaited revitalization. The Port of Los Angeles is funding the promenade portion of the revitalization, to the tune of $33 million. San Pedro Public Market is slated to break ground in 2021. P. 13
Set Course Toward Your Dream — Buy a Boat! On average, boats have a much longer lifespan than cars — usually 30 to 40 years. The extensive SoCal used boat market offers exceptional value for your money. Check out The Log’s brokerage section beginning on page .
