The board extended the Moss Landing local emergency for 60 days, directed staff to pursue an emergency coastal development permit and bridge‑repair planning at Point Lobos, and requested negotiation of ALPR contract terms with stronger safeguards before a future approval vote.

After hours of public testimony and council questions about depth, water quality and a late surf-pool proposal, Redondo Beach council voted to allow staff to finalize and submit a coastal development permit application and an environmental-exemption declaration for the Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation Project.

Governor Gavin Newsom is advancing a bill that would exempt a long-planned Santa Monica oceanfront project from standard regulatory review by the Coastal Commission, sparking significant controversy. The proposal, which aims to fast-track development by Jeff Worthe—a major campaign donor—has drawn criticism from lawmakers and environmental advocates who argue it undermines California’s 50-year-old Coastal Act. The bill would allow the project to bypass rigorous environmental assessments if Santa Monica fails to complete a local coastal plan by 2028, effectively creating an exemption for this specific development. Critics, including Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, accuse Newsom of prioritizing political donors over public interests and coastal protection. Environmental groups like the California Coastal Protection Network condemn the move as a betrayal of the Coastal Act’s legacy, which was established to safeguard public access and conservation. The controversy highlights tensions between economic development and environmental regulation, with opponents warning that such carve-outs could set dangerous precedents for future projects. Newsom’s office has not publicly defended the bill, citing confidentiality around pending legislation, while critics argue transparency is essential to prevent corruption in coastal governance.

Utilities staff said major SST upgrades and commissioning at the wastewater plant are nearly complete, generator interconnection and alternator issues were addressed, water consumption is up about 10% with tourism, and staff are pursuing grant and funding options for brine (RO concentrate) solutions including potential ZLD; Coastal Commission staff reports on the WRF CDP are expected in late August.

Agder municipalities have approved most development applications in the coastal zone, with 12,688 new buildings constructed in the 100-metre belt along the coast between 2000 and 2025, NRK reports. The number of buildings increased by 35 percent during the period, while the potentially accessible…

Surfrider is celebrating a recent victory at the Oregon Supreme Court, in Roberts v. City of Cannon Beach, that that better ensures local jurisdictions have the ability to enforce their coastal protec...

Summary of actions the Zoning Administrator took July 30, 2026: approvals of coastal development permits for several private Car Week activations in Pebble Beach and a set of commercial vacation-rental permits; most event approvals were limited to one year with strengthened operational and safety conditions.

City Manager Sean Sherpentier told the council that emergency placement of roughly 300 boulders (about 90 tons) has been completed around the pier abutment and that the city has requested state technical and financial assistance; he also said staff will file a Coastal Development Permit amendment and a possible emergency permit to allow overnight closures at Lindamar beach parking lots.

After public comment and extended questioning, Hollywood commissioners voted unanimously to transmit comprehensive‑plan text amendments that would authorize a voluntary beach hotel density bonus program, a transfer‑of‑development‑rights tool, and revised flex‑unit rules that will enable future zoning bonus overlays.

Officials in Ocean City, New Jersey, have approved rezoning for the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier, a historic amusement park that closed in 2024 due to financial challenges. The site, known for its iconic 144-foot Giant Wheel and carousel, is now under consideration for redevelopment as a 252-room luxury hotel. While some residents support the project for its potential to boost tourism, others fear it will alter the boardwalk's character. The Ocean City 2050 advocacy group criticized the decision as a 'strategic blunder,' arguing it favors developers over residents. The next steps include drafting a redevelopment plan, public hearings, and additional approvals. The proposal highlights tensions between preserving historical landmarks and adapting them for modern economic needs, reflecting broader debates over urban development and cultural heritage.

Flagler County’s planning board unanimously recommended approval June 9 for The Cove (formerly Scenic Cove), a reduced‑density coastal subdivision of 46 lots, after the developer increased retention and added drainage measures; nearby residents voiced concerns about stormwater and saltwater intrusion but the developer and engineer said the plan models 100‑year events.

Government vows project will proceed despite thousands-strong protest in Tirana.

Albanian police have brought criminal charges against 17 people following clashes between protesters and private security personnel at a disputed coastal development site near the village of Zvërnec.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has agreed to settle a lawsuit in U.S. federal court that alleged a California agency illegally cracked down on the ​company's rocket launches in the state in retaliation for Musk’s...

The commission approved John Farleys final coastal site plan for a new 4,961 sq ft residence at 111 Oneida Drive 5-0, contingent on DPW drainage report revisions (noting coastal overlay and two Caltech systems), sewer acknowledgment, and conservation planting plan acceptance.

The Monterey County Planning Commission approved PLN250111, a replacement single-family dwelling at 35700 Highway 1 in Big Sur, after staff recommended approval and the applicant requested and received a clarification to Condition 13 narrowing the easement to the bluff area and allowing recording before final inspection.

The Mendocino Historical Review Board voted unanimously to send comments urging the Coastal Permit Administrator to expedite a coastal development permit for the Kelly House Pond restoration and to request fee reductions to limit financial harm to a local nonprofit, while staff prepares a full packet for the hearing.

After extended public comment and legal discussion about SB 450 and the Coastal Act, the council overturned the design review board’s denial of 1550 Bluebird Canyon Drive and conditionally approved the coastal development permit and design review application with a 4‑foot measurable reduction in roof/bridal line, fire‑department alternative‑methods conditions, and other standard conditions; council cited limited ability under state housing law to deny projects absent public‑safety findings.

Laguna Beach’s Design Review Board approved a slate of residential projects Dec. 11, 2025, including historic-home renovations, ADUs, and coastal permits, while attaching conditions to protect views, privacy and public-right-of-way safety. Several items were continued for additional revisions.

The Mendocino Archaeological Review Commission reviewed multiple coastal development permits and surveys, approving some reports while requiring targeted archaeological assessments, discovery clauses and a 100-foot buffer around identified shell midden sites. Several after-the-fact repairs prompted immediate assessments.