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OC's Coastline Belongs to Some, Not All
Gustavo Arellano on local efforts to target people who block access to Orange County's beaches.
As this summer reaches its final weeks, the eternal war of access to beaches continues to play in Orange County. Last month, a California law went into effect allowing the California Coastal Commission to fine people who block access as much as $11,000 per day. The controversy has had the biggest impact in Dana Point, where wealthy residents near Strands Beach long ago set up a gate that they'll lock at a whim. Will the new law stop the rich from denying access — or will business continue as usual?