Coastal Commission to weigh Santa Monica beach concert, LCP fightGoldenvoice wants to fence 900,000 square feet of beach for 35,000 ticket holders, as a state bill could exempt Santa Monica from coastal oversight.Thursday, June 4, 2026
Coastal Commission staff back PCH traffic circles, reject appealStaff say the western Malibu roundabouts will enhance beachgoer safety and access, not violate the Coastal Act.Thursday, May 28, 2026
What counts as 'beachfront'? Malibu seeks a formal definitionThe planning commission will be asked next Monday to adopt language defining beachfront homes, which face different rules than rural houses.Thursday, May 14, 2026
Santa Monica restarts coastal plan as legislature eyes exemptionThe city council voted to begin its land use plan over after eight years, while still backing a bill to remove Coastal Commission jurisdiction.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Santa Monica pushes bill to escape Coastal Commission oversightAssembly Bill 1740 would strip the Coastal Commission of authority over development in the City of Santa Monica.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Malibu Sues MRCA Over Ownership of Two Hiking TrailsCity claims Winding Way and Murphy Way easements transferred to Malibu at incorporation in 1993, voiding a later transfer to the parks agency.Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Lawsuit Says MRCA Hikers Are Trampling Sensitive HabitatThe 257-page complaint alleges the parks agency is violating the California Coastal Act through poor trail management.Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Malibu sues MRCA over Escondido Falls trail ownershipCity seeks court order transferring trail interests from county and parks agency, citing pedestrian deaths and environmental damage.Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Officials convene emergency meeting to keep Baywatch in VeniceSupervisor Horvath and Councilwoman Park brokered a deal at Fox Studios after a Facebook post sparked a week-long crisis over the show's permits.Monday, April 13, 2026
Record March heat across U.S. signals new pressure on Malibu waterWith Sierra snowpack at 18 percent of normal and Colorado reservoirs near empty, desalination projects off the Malibu coast are gaining momentum.Friday, April 3, 2026
State Asked to Approve Sand Dumping at Zuma BeachThe California Coastal Commission will consider designating Zuma and Westward beaches as approved drop sites for clean inland sand.Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Santa Monica Seeks Permits for Giant Electronic SignsThe cash-strapped city wants Coastal Commission approval for six Las Vegas-style digital billboards near the Third Street Promenade.Wednesday, April 1, 2026
