John W. Scaffeta

SAN DIEGO — Mary Rose is quick to label herself as a bird of a different feather. Two-and-a-half year ago, Rose, an Australia native and Phoenix resident, was the most

NEWPORT BEACH — A substantial blanket of diesel fuel poured into Newport Beach Harbor Monday leaving law enforcement officials searching for the main source. Dispatcher Brian Stanley of the Orange

PORT HUENEME— An effort to acquire a permit to fortify emergency shore protection was successful when the California Coastal Commission approved the motion by an 11-1 vote July 10. Despite

SAN MIGUEL— Reservations over the sudden closure of San Miguel Island have sparked concern from the community regarding the Navy’s handling of the decision. The Channel Islands westward-most accessible land

SAN DIEGO — Persistency among local fisherman, coupled with the support of San Diego’s county supervisor, has paid off as a new outdoor fish market is set to open near

NEWPORT BEACH — In an effort to address concerns regarding new jet pack businesses seeking Marine Activities Permits in Newport Harbor, the Harbor Commission created a subcommittee to investigate issues

SAN DIEGO — In a comprehensive follow up to June’s special listening session in Long Beach, officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—joined by representatives from various marine-based

LONG BEACH— As city officials move toward the next phase of the Alamitos Bay Marina rebuild, members of the Marine Advisory Commission were introduced to proposed increases in slip fees