And more of what's happening along the SoCal coast
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Palos Verdes lawsuit settled: Out-of-town surfers welcome By Heather McRea | This week in Coast Lines: Palos Verdes Estates has settled a lawsuit over surf localism, agreeing to make Lunada Bay welcoming to the public. Plus, San Clemente officials have agreed to spend more on sand replenishment and the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, often called the “Smithsonian of Surfing,” has some new leadership and big plans. Here’s what’s happening along the Southern California coast. |
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| Open waters Locals have infamously tried to keep Lunada Bay for themselves to the point a lawsuit was filed accusing city officials in Palos Verdes Estates of failing to stop the territorial harassment of out-of-town surfers. In a settlement to that suit, the city must install new walkways, benches, signage and other amenities at Lunada Bay, basically hanging a welcome sign that all surfers are welcome. The plaintiffs’ attornies have said the case could be precedent-setting for other cities along the coast. “The city was facing an existential financial risk if the case ultimately had gone against the city,” the city’s legal counsel, Christopher Pisano, said in a statement about the settlement of the case. “This settlement resolves the matter with the addition of modest amenities, which will be designed to maintain the natural feel of the blufftop, and a promise that the city will continue to vigorously enforce the laws protecting coastal access.” Read the story. |
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More sand San Clemente officials have approved bringing in more sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, continuing replenishment projects in North Beach and the area north and south of the San Clemente Pier. The city is expected to have to pay an additional $2.6 million toward the sand replenishment around the pier, which completes a project started earlier this year. At North Beach, the project hauling in sand from the Santa Ana River is under budget so more can be done. Read the story. |
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| Securing surf history When Hobie Alter’s newborn son was brought home from the hospital, Dick Metz was there. Now, Jeff Alter is taking over leadership of a museum remembering the influence of his father and many others on surfing culture – and Metz is there. This time, Metz is taking a step back from leadership of the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center he helped build. And he’s excited about the big plans for the San Clemente institution’s future. Read the story. |
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What else? A "godfather" of the surfing industry, Walter Hoffman is remembered with a paddle-out ceremony. Read the story. Monsters return to the Queen Mary as Dark Harbor is resurrected. Read the story. Along the Redondo Beach Pier, great eats come with a delicious view. Read the story. |
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| In the water Eden Walla, of San Clemente, won the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro in Oceanside on Sunday. The 15-year-old made some super history as she put on the winner’s cape. Read the story. |
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