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Jackson Baker third in ISA World Surfing Games men's decider

Merewether's Jackson Baker has finished third in the men's final, helping Australia take second spot, at the ISA World Surfing Games at Huntington Beach.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2022

Tesla, TikTok and taquitos: On the beach at the world's first wealth festival

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California — Opening night at the Future Proof wealth festival kicked off with an edict from one of the hosts: "Tomorrow, we rage. Tonight, we drink."

Los Angeles Times · Sep 14, 2022

Pipeline operators agree to plead guilty in Orange County oil spill and pay nearly $13 million

LOS ANGELES — Three Texas companies agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal environmental charges and pay nearly $13 million in connection with the crude oil spill that fouled Southern California’s coastline last fall.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 27, 2022

Huntington Beach man dies in Death Valley National Park after running out of gas

LOS ANGELES — A Huntington Beach man was found dead Tuesday in Death Valley National Park after it appears he ran out of gas and tried walking for assistance during a dangerous heat wave, according to National Park Service officials.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

2022 Election: Katie Porter, Scott Baugh lead in 47th District primary results

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter and former GOP Assembly leader Scott Baugh were out in front, as expected, as early results were posted Tuesday night in the primary race for Orange County’s coastal 47th House District.

The Orange County Register · Jun 8, 2022

California lawmakers kill plans to ban oil drilling in state-controlled waters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Facing fierce opposition from California’s powerful oil industry and trade unions, legislation to close down operations on three offshore oil rigs off the Orange County coast failed Thursday to win passage in a state Senate committee, seven months after a major spill fouled the beaches and wetlands…

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

California Coastal Commission rejects plan for Poseidon desalination plant

LOS ANGELES — After hearing hours of heated debate, the California Coastal Commission voted against a controversial plan by the company Poseidon Water to build a huge desalination plant in Huntington Beach.

Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2022

Amid drought, California desalination project at crossroads

For more than two decades, California’s Orange County has debated whether to build a seaside plant to convert ocean water into drinking water in the hopes of buffering against ever-drier weather and drought

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

California to decide fate of controversial desalination plant amid brutal drought

After more than a decade of debate, the coastal commission is set to vote on the proposed $1.4bn project near Los Angeles

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: It's time to kill this useless and costly desalination project

When it comes to wasteful, overpriced and ill-considered proposals to address California's water supply issues, it's hard to know where to start.

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022