The U.S. Department of Commerce said Wednesday it would hold a public hearing on a state panel's rejection of a controversial toll road through southern Orange County.
The decision was hailed as a victory by toll road opponents and downplayed by officials with the Transportation Corridor Agencies, who wanted to avoid another raucous meeting like the one before the state Coastal Commission.
The February meeting drew more than 3,500 people to the Del Mar Fairgrounds and was the largest in commission history. It ended near midnight with a 8-2 vote rejecting a proposal by the Irvine-based TCA for a 16-mile toll road that would cut through San Onofre State Beach.
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The decision was hailed as a victory by toll road opponents and downplayed by officials with the Transportation Corridor Agencies, who wanted to avoid another raucous meeting like the one before the state Coastal Commission.
The February meeting drew more than 3,500 people to the Del Mar Fairgrounds and was the largest in commission history. It ended near midnight with a 8-2 vote rejecting a proposal by the Irvine-based TCA for a 16-mile toll road that would cut through San Onofre State Beach.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Coastal Commission: Headlands stairway must be built
MARINA DEL REY - The California Coastal Commission on Thursday reinforced the need to build a 150-foot public stairway that would connect to a beach-access trail from The Strand at the Headlands project, sharply criticizing the developer for appearing to renege on a promise to provide the path.
Also, the commission approved Dana Point's downtown redesign - called the Town Center Plan - incorporating the commission staff's amendments to have the plan comply with certain policies of the California Coastal Act.
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Also, the commission approved Dana Point's downtown redesign - called the Town Center Plan - incorporating the commission staff's amendments to have the plan comply with certain policies of the California Coastal Act.
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Del Obispo's 3rd Graders Respect The Beach!
Would you like to host a Respect The Beach presentation at your classroom or group meeting? South OC Surfrider representatives can present a customized Respect The Beach presentation to any age group. Just ask the great kids at Del Obispo Elementary in San Juan Capistrano! Click here to get in touch.
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