The council approved emergency sand placement at North Beach after high surf battered Orange County’s beaches.
Tag: Beaches
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Who Should Take the Lead on Saving OC’s Disappearing Beaches?
With a potential funding source to widen the city’s beaches on the horizon, San Clemente leaders focus their attention on the dwindling coastline while county transportation officials prioritize protecting the nearby train tracks.
Posted inNEWS
Newport Beach Looks to Take Down ‘Teen Takeovers’
After the city’s Fourth of July weekend saw 400 people arrested, city leaders are looking to crack down on social media-driven beach parties.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach Doubles Down on Advertising to Patch Budget Deficit
A new push for ads along the beach and trademarking merchandise is the city’s newest bet to drum up revenue aimed at patching budget gaps.
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San Clemente Leaders Review ‘State of the Beach’ As Citizen Initiative Heads to Ballot
Orange County leaders and residents are coming together to make sure South Orange County’s beaches don’t sink into the sea.
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San Clemente’s Long Struggle to Save Its Disappearing Coast
Officials and local coastal groups are continuing to study how to save San Clemente’s dwindling shoreline, which is threatening the local economy and the iconic rail line that runs along the coast.
Posted inCOAST
Fire Pits: Orange County’s Burning Summer Tradition
Hundreds of municipal fire pits still exist today in OC.
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San Clemente Officials Seek Money For Sand Replenishment
San Clemente City Council members are looking to the state and other partners for funding sources for sand and coastal projects, while residents are pushing forward a citizen-led ballot initiative that would secure millions in taxes for sand.
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465,000-Gallon Sewage Spill Prompts Laguna Beach Closures
A main sewer line break caused a sewage spill in Laguna Beach, forcing 1.5 miles of beach closures due to unsafe water quality.
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San Clemente Needs More Money For Sand
San Clemente City Council members are mulling ways to increase revenue to bring more sand to their disappearing beaches. They’re debating if a sales tax increase could be the revenue stream they need to fund bringing in more sand each year.
