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Public invited to participate in California King Tides Project

OCEANSIDE—Sponsored by the California Coastal Commission, the California King Tides Project provides an opportunity for the general public to share photographs of King Tide events and their impacts on coastal resources.

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Chet’s Hardware in Avalon to move to new location

AVALON— One of Catalina Island’s oldest businesses will be moving this spring, with Chet’s Hardware finding a new home on Catalina Avenue. “We’re excited to be able to offer a

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Santa Barbara appoints new waterfront director

SANTA BARBARA—On Jan. 14, the Santa Barbara City Council confirmed the appointment of Mike Wiltshire as waterfront director. Wiltshire will oversee the operations, maintenance, fiscal management, and long-term capital planning

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Senate unanimously passes Save Our Seas 2.0 Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate voted unanimously on Jan. 12 to pass the Save Our Seas (SOS) 2.0 Act, S. 1982, legislation introduced by Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) , Dan Sullivan

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Alaska proposes lifting 18-year ban on watercraft in bay

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP)—The Alaska Department of Fish and Game proposed lifting an 18-year ban on personal watercraft in a southern bay area, officials said. The measure would affect Kachemak Bay

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Fishermen reel in 1,000 pound great white shark

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—A group of fishermen rang in the New Year with quite a catch off the coast of South Florida. WSVN reports a group of tourists on a charter