New reporting system aims to help harbor patrol target enforcement more precisely MARINA DEL REY – The Marina del Rey Small Craft Harbor Commission voted to launch a pilot noise complaint

County board votes to reserve lifeguard parking space for therapeutic ocean equipment MALIBU – The Los Angeles County Coastal Amenities Board voted unanimously Tuesday to designate a stretch of beach parking

Merchants collective funds new role to manage ambient energy across three commercial blocks VENICE – The Venice Boardwalk Merchants Collective announced Thursday that it has hired a full time Vibe Consultant

New ordinance gives longtime residents documented wave priority near the pier HERMOSA BEACH – City officials confirmed Wednesday that the long delayed Hermosa Beach Surf Etiquette Ordinance, first proposed nearly two

Twenty solar powered units begin ninety day pilot near the pier SANTA MONICA – The Santa Monica Parks and Recreation Department confirmed this week that it has begun testing a fleet

New ordinance responds to complaints about passenger interactions with dolphin pods REDONDO BEACH – The Redondo Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a controversial measure requiring all commercial fishing

Six week closure to install sound dampening panels during pupping season LA JOLLA – The La Jolla Cove seal viewing platform will close for six weeks beginning next month for what

Advisory council proposes morning window to accommodate meditation groups MANHATTAN BEACH – The Manhattan Beach Volleyball Advisory Council voted this week to formally petition the city council for a designated quiet

Six pod pilot program aims to bring remote work infrastructure to the water LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Harbor Commission approved a pilot program Wednesday allowing a limited number of

Residents committee commissions traffic study amid ongoing congestion complaints PACIFIC PALISADES – The Palisades Residents Beach Access Committee announced this week that it has commissioned an independent traffic study to evaluate

Debate over designated area for surfing with dogs reveals surprising coalition patterns among regular beachgoers Unusual Proposal Generates Genuine Community Debate A proposal to designate a specific stretch of Torrance Beach

Traditional surf spot culture navigates tension between authentic community and growing online documentation trend Traditional Surf Spot Faces Documentation Influx Longtime regulars at San Onofre, one of Southern California’s most historically

Longtime cliff observers maintain unofficial but widely respected assessment protocols for daily conditions Informal Assessment Community Develops Sophisticated Protocols A dedicated community of longtime Palos Verdes residents who regularly gather at

Program directors navigate resource constraints as demand for adaptive surfing instruction continues expanding Program Growth Creates Capacity Challenges The Long Beach Adaptive Surf Program, which provides specialized surfing instruction for individuals

Long-simmering tension between anglers and surfers finds informal resolution through schedule coordination Long-Running Tension Reaches Informal Resolution Fishermen operating from the Redondo Beach Pier and dawn patrol surfers utilizing nearby waters

Camp leaders navigate parental pressure and developmental considerations in equipment recommendation decisions Equipment Timing Debate Emerges Among Camp Leadership Directors of several youth surf camps operating throughout Hermosa Beach find themselves

New licensing board adds 40-question test covering towel placement disputes and cooler positioning Certification Board Adds Unexpected New Requirement The Southern California Surf Instruction Licensing Board announced Wednesday that all certified

Longtime vendors navigate growing tourist demand for products with vague but marketable origin stories Authenticity Demand Reshapes Local Retail Surfboard wax vendors along the Venice Beach boardwalk report a notable shift

Local shops navigate pricing questions as customers show unexpected interest in decade-old equipment Vintage Classification Debate Emerges Surf shop owners throughout Manhattan Beach find themselves navigating an unexpected pricing and classification

Growing tension emerges between traditional court users and surfers claiming adjacent sand for recovery routines Territorial Tension Emerges on Shared Sand El Segundo’s popular beach volleyball courts have become an unexpected