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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.
A ongoing legal battle in Dana Point centered on the rights of beachgoers versus those of property owners has taken a new twist with the city suing the developer of Strand at Headlands, claiming he owes taxpayers more than a half million dollars in legal fees.
Kevin Nelson highlights strong objections to the Banning Ranch development. He calls for the shortsighted proposal to be denied.
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.
OC Coastkeeper’s Gary Brown argues the 50-year Poseidon deal would be a big dollar payday for investors while costing OC ratepayers – who have already adjusted their consumption by doing an amazing job of cutting back on water usage – billions of dollars.
With 99 percent of precincts reporting, 70 percent of voters approved the measure, which will be the legacy of political watchdog Shirley Grindle.
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.
Gov. Jerry Brown has triggered an environmental tragedy at California’s Coastal Commission. Environmentalist Jack Eidt writes that only Brown can turn it around.
Coastal Commissioners dump popular CEO Charles Lester in secret while well connected lobbyists and lawyers push projects for their wealthy clients.
Coastal Commissioners attempted to quietly fire Commission’s Executive Director Dr. Lester without success. A public hearing is scheduled for February 10th.