Category Archives: California Coastal Notes of Interest

Aquarium Hopes to Tap New Water Source at Mouth of LA River

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[caption id="attachment_130" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Courtesy California Coastal Commission"][/caption] By Kaine Fini  Long Beach Post A plan for a new water intake system will be voted on this week that could allow the Aquarium of the Pacific to draw up to 50,000 gallons a day through a pump placed under a pier at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. Read Story...
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Catalina Express Extends Free Birthday Rides

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The Log Catalina Express is extending its “Free Ride on Your Birthday” promotion through April 30, 2013. The move comes following the company’s decision last year to celebrate its 30th anniversary by giving a free pass to anyone who wants to go to Catalina on their birthday. Read Story...
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Grant Apps for Marinas to Be Accepted by Aug. 27

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The Log Cal Boating, which will retain its department status until July 2013 (when it will become a division of Parks and Recreation), is currently accepting applications for the Boating Infrastructure Grant program Read Story...
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Phase 2 of Newport’s Lower Bay Dredging Approved

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Taylor Hill  |  The Log Newport Beach City Council members voted unanimously July 24 to approve additional funds for Newport Harbor’s Lower Bay dredging operation, bringing the project total to $10.4 million. The project will remove more than 550,000 cubic yards of sediment in the process. Read Story...
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