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Oil’s Not Well: A History of California’s Oil Spills
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DARK ea level rise remains a hotly contested topic, but San Diego’s port district and the U.S. Navy established a partnership to prepare for the worst, should climate change predictions come true. Commissioners said adaptBKGND ing to potential sea level rise was a “reality” and “smart planning.” P. 16
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ewport Beach was looking into converting its second (temporary) public anchorage into a permanent venue, but the Coast Guard expressed some concerns. Both sides are expected to meet in order to address those concerns. P. 20
Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp suffers another delay San Diego boaters will have to wait even longer for the renovated Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp to open, as the port district announced another unforeseen delay on May 10. Construction is expected to continue through the summer. P. 15
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ome of California’s legislators, elected officials and policymakers are challenging Pres. Donald J. Trump’s plan to pursue new oil and gas lease opportunities in federal waters. What are the threats of oil spills to the environment and boating infrastructure? We take a brief look at California’s oil spill past P. 18
California’s U.S. senators introduce driftnet modernization legislation Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris joined with a senator from West Virginia in proposing to phase out driftnets from the waters off California’s coast. Driftnets are already banned by states such as Alaska, Oregon and Washington. P. 26
Cal Race Week and Cal Cup comes to Marina del Rey California Yacht Club will host Cal Race Week and the California Cup during the first weekend of June. The Pac52 Class will anchor the California Cup, which takes place June 1-3 on Santa Monica Bay. P. 24