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Tag: Banning Ranch
Posted inNewport Beach, Outdoors
The Battle Over Banning Ranch Isn’t Done
Conservationists opposed to the Banning Ranch development celebrated a major legal victory last week with a California Supreme Court ruling that would require the developer to go back to square one and redo the environmental analysis for the project.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Nelson: Black Gold or Wild Open Space
The Coastal Commission will decide on Friday whether oil and gas production operations in Newport Beach on the Banning Ranch site should be expanded. This could include drilling up to 77 new wells while abandoning 4 existing wells.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Transportation
Eidt: Newport’s Banning Ranch Development Denied, Violates Coastal Act
The path forward requires a good faith effort working with the community, Native Nations, and environmentalists along with employing regenerative natural designs.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nelson: Make Your Voice Heard for Nature on Banning Ranch
Kevin Nelson highlights strong objections to the Banning Ranch development. He calls for the shortsighted proposal to be denied.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Moddelmog: Last Chance for Banning Ranch’s Protected Owls
Activists are encouraging the public to attend the final Coastal Commission hearing for Banning Ranch on September 7th. The California Coastal Commission staff has recommended a significant reduction to the project.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Eidt: California’s Endangered Coastal Commission
Coastal Commissioners are embroiled in one controversy after another yet are poised to vote on key projects that could impact future generations. Are lobbyists, lawyers and legislators selling out the public trust and ignoring public accountability?
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Outdoors, Top Stories
Coastal Commissioners Get an Earful on Banning Ranch Project
Dozens of residents and activists, including a native peoples’ advocate, showed up to Thursday’s Coastal Commission meeting to criticize officials for poor communication and scaling back their protection of natural habitat.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Eidt: Jerry Brown’s Role in the Coastal Commission Coup
Gov. Jerry Brown has triggered an environmental tragedy at California’s Coastal Commission. Environmentalist Jack Eidt writes that only Brown can turn it around.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, State, Transportation
Eidt: ‘A Total Disregard for the Public’ on Coastal Commission
Coastal Commissioners dump popular CEO Charles Lester in secret while well connected lobbyists and lawyers push projects for their wealthy clients.
