A federal judge on Monday dismissed a Southern California couple’s claims that their speech is restricted by a law barring them from posting property demarcation signs on publicly owned coastline without a permit.
Retired attorney Dennis Seider and his wife, Leah Seider, own an oceanfront home in pricey Malibu, California, that extends toward the ocean up to the mean high-tide line.
Under Golden State law, the 25-foot stretch of sand from the high-tide line to the sea is governed by an access easement designed to ensure that the public can enjoy the coastline without impediment from coastal property owners.
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LOS ANGELES (CN) A federal judge on Monday dismissed a Southern California couple’s claims that their speech is restricted by a law barring them from posting property demarcation signs on publicly owned coastline without a permit.
Retired attorney Dennis Seider and his wife, Leah Seider, own an oceanfront home in pricey Malibu, California, that extends toward the ocean up to the mean high-tide line.
Under Golden State law, the 25-foot stretch of sand from the high-tide line to the sea is governed by an access easement designed to ensure that the public can enjoy the coastline without impediment from coastal property owners.
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The California Coastal Commission and State Parks want to hear from residents on plans to expand recreational activities at Oso Flaco Lake near Guadalupe.
Oso Flaco Lake is a little-known part of Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The area has a natural lake with a wooden footbridge, a path to the dunes, and numerous birds and other species.
“It happens to be the number one bird watching area in the entire San Luis Obispo county, Kara Woodruff, co-founder of Friends of Oso Flaco Lake said. They’ve counted over 300 different bird species.
The area is also popular for fishing and hiking. Woodruff said that a plan by the State Parks department to add more trails, camp sites and parking would disrupt the natural environment.
The California Coastal Commission gave the go-ahead last week to a six-unit boutique hotel project that will incorporate a historic beach bungalow on 10th Street in Hermosa Beach.
Approved by the Hermosa Beach City Council in October 2019, the project at 70 10th Street features the construction a new three-story, five-unit detached hotel, which will be more than 2,700 square feet. The 1,841 square-foot beach bungalow built in 1910, just north of the new building, will be converted into a sixth unit.
âAs a local guy I m really excited to be able to create and keep this historical corner,â said developer Dean Thomas, following the CCCâs decision.
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board issues investigative order to the County regarding the continued breach of the sand dune by skimboarders.