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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Why is California's Coastal Commission Under Threat?

    In 1972 California voters got on board with Proposition 20, which created the California Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission's primary duty is to control construction and development along the coast. Now that legacy is under threat all up and down the state coastline.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 26, 2016 • 1 min read

    In 1972 California voters got on board with Proposition 20, which created the California Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission's primary duty is to control construction and development along the coast. Now that legacy is under threat all up and down the state coastline.

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    2. 10:54Sanders Addresses the California Delegation
    3. 20:17Are Feminists Fired Up for Hillary?
    4. 28:26Why is California's Coastal Commission Under Threat?You’re reading this
    5. 42:38The Pro-Wrestling Referree
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

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    The full episode

    4 of 5
    Democrats Try to Heal the Divide
    1. 0:32Bernie Sanders Fights for Unity at the DNC
    2. 10:54Sanders Addresses the California Delegation
    3. 20:17Are Feminists Fired Up for Hillary?
    4. 28:26Why is California's Coastal Commission Under Threat?You’re reading this
    5. 42:38The Pro-Wrestling Referree
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