Beaches
Solana Beach hears update on Army Corps sand project, OKs $150k
SOLANA BEACH — The fate of a joint project between Encinitas, Solana Beach and the Army Corps of Engineers that has been in the works for more than 10 years will be decided by the end of 2013, according to an update provided during the April 10 Solana Beach City Council meeting.
Restaurateurs want to bring butler services to city beach
CARLSBAD — To the apprehension of the California Coastal Commission, two local entrepreneurs are applying to open an umbrella and chair rental and butler service on one of Carlsbad’s beaches.
Oceanside committee discusses sand retention and harbor safety
OCEANSIDE — In addition to its ongoing focus to maintain the harbor, the Harbor and Beaches Committee discussed long-term solutions for beach sand retention and adding safety ladders to harbor docks Jan. 24.
Researchers look to follow flow of offshore pollutants
COAST CITIES — Plumes of pink dye can occasionally be spotted in San Diego waters.
Public safety, maintaining beaches, harbor are some key priorities for residents
OCEANSIDE — Community feedback from six budget workshops was shared at the Strategic Planning Workshop on Jan. 23.
Border Patrol seeks help with maritime smuggling
COAST CITIES — Border Patrol agents are asking Del Mar residents for help in curbing maritime smuggling on city beaches, particularly between Fourth and Eighth streets, following two known events in December.
Funds approved for monitoring beaches’ water quality
COAST CITIES — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved $324,000 for a program that gauges whether local waters are too polluted to swim in.
