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Proposed Marina LCP amendment criticized by Marina del Rey Boating CouncilThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:24AMA Marina del Rey boating group spoke out against the proposed amendment to the Marina del Rey Local Coastal Program (LCP) for six “pipeline” projects at a meeting Aug. 24, arguing that it changes the nature and intent of the plan.

Santa Barbara plastic bag debate rages onThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:58AMPaper or plastic? How passé. In 2010, try “Where’s your bag?” With state lawmakers next month considering a ban on all plastic bags – and a 10-cent fee for paper bags – the Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to come out in favor of the proposed law or oppose it.

Santa Barbara shoppers support plastic bag banThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:58AMAs Mina Welch loads her car with groceries from the Milpas Street Trader Joe’s , the crinkle of plastic is noticeably absent. “I usually bring my own,” she says referring to the six cloth-handled bags sitting in the cart.

[cover] Gulf Stream : The impacts of BP’s oil spill still linger in the Southeast – and Monterey County. - Monterey ...Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:24AMWater is ubiquitous in southern Louisiana. The air itself is wet, thick with palpable humidity. Highways run inches above swamps; bayous descend into channels that flow into the Gulf of Mexico. On the GPS, I watch the land break off and disappear into the water like ice cubes melting in a glass. Like most people, my first instinct was to recoil from images of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. But ...

Labor Day weekend quietWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMA young girl gets buried in the sand, but is rescued.

Fact: San Diego is a Happy Hour Hot SpotWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:32PMOur city is in the spotlight for its local dining scene. San Diego - United States - California - Counties - Business and Economy

Sarah Chasis: New National Ocean Policy Will Help Protect the "Blue Heart of the Planet"Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:59PMTomorrow evening at the Commonwealth Club of California, the Council on Environmental Quality Chairwoman Nancy Sutley and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Jane...

Go beyond the beachWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:50PMOregon, Vancouver Island, Alaska and other coastal spots boast sandy retreats that connect with nature lovers and adventurers. When it comes to long walks on warm, sandy beaches, travelers can be spoiled by the many choices. But how about strolling miles of tropical beach? Or sauntering across acres of sand dunes? Or traipsing miles of sandy coast with dramatic vistas and views of humpback ...

Kids-East Bay Through September 19Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:15PM"BERKELEY OLD TIME MUSIC CONVENTION," -- through Sept. 12. A variety of concerts and dances suitable for the whole family. Events take place at various venues; check website for details.