Santa Monica Adds Nearly 30 Acres Of Restored Beach Dunes
Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation launched Phase III of the Beach Dunes project, adding nearly 30 acres of restored dunes from the Pier toward Venice. The living-shoreline work aims to slow erosion, expand habitat and keep beach access open.
Judge Dismisses $25 Million Lawsuit Against School Board Chief
An Orange County judge dismissed a $25M defamation suit by Huntington Beach’s mayor pro tem, granting the trustee’s anti‑SLAPP motion and exposing the potential for fee recovery. The ruling ends a months‑long dispute tied to a viral pier video.












