Steve Blank

Former California Coastal Commissioner

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The fate of the embattled executive director of the California Coastal Commission, Charles Lester, has been settled. Lester has been removed from his post.

The Coastal Commission Removes Its Director

The fate of the embattled executive director of the California Coastal Commission, Charles Lester, has been settled. Lester has been removed from his post.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The California Coastal Commission could lose its executive director, Charles Lester, if certain pro-development members of the commission have their way.

California Coastal Commission

The California Coastal Commission could lose its executive director, Charles Lester, if certain pro-development members of the commission have their way.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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