The California Coastal Commission's vote to have seasonal birthing protection for the sea lions at Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach will provide critically important safety protections for sea lion mothers and pups and the viewing public.
Ahead of a planned California Coastal Commission hearing in April on the city of San Diego's proposed seasonal closure of Point La Jolla, representatives of all sides of the issue aired their concerns and comments to the commission during its three days of online meetings last week.
Docents, bodysurfers, swimmers and others have asked for rangers to be stationed at the location to manage crowds. TAKE OUR POLL: Are park rangers necessary at Point La Jolla?