VENTURA—A new appointment has been made to the Ventura Board of Port Commissioners as of July 1. Mike Blumenberg is the new commissioner; his first meeting took place on July
MIAMI (AP)—The number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft could hit an all-time high in Florida this year. From the beginning of this year through June 21, 81 manatees have
LONG BEACH—U.S. Sailing and Long Beach Yacht Club will host the U.S. Match Race Championship Qualifier in Long Beach, Aug. 10-11. The organizations have applied for the event to be
HUNTINGTON HARBOUR—In the maritime world, it was a milestone when the city of Huntington Beach organized a harbor commission all their own. Huntington Harbour, which is the home base for
LOVELAND, Colorado (AP)—Colorado wildlife inspectors have intercepted a record number of boats infested with invasive mussels as they try to keep the economically damaging shellfish from entering state waters. The
LA PLATA, Maryland (AP)—Officials in a Maryland county where a historic ship graveyard was recently designated a national marine sanctuary are hoping the recognition will also bring economic benefits. Kellie
BOSTON (AP)—A replica of the Mayflower will be sailing to Boston as part of commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ landing in Massachusetts. Organizers say the Mayflower II
SACRAMENTO—A proposal aiming to create an official state program on sea level rise adaptation and resilience was endorsed by the California Coastal Commission; the bill will be back on the
