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Judge Barbara Mallach issued her final order in the contentious case, specifically telling venture capitalist Vinod Khosla that he had to reopen the gate to popular Martins Beach, a crescent-shaped inlet 5 miles south of Half Moon Bay.
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Judge-orders-billionaire-to-open-gate-to-Martins-5938974.php
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Surfrider scored a huge victory in its legal battle against billionaire and venture capitalist, Vinod Khosla, to restore beach access at Martins Beach in San Mateo, California. Khosla will be required to seek a permit from the California Coastal Commission for any gates, signage and other access-blocking development at Martins Beach.
While this is a huge victory for upholding the Coastal Act and protecting beach access at Martins Beach, the battle is far from over. Litigation could go on for years!
We need your voice in this battle, too. Stand with Surfrider right now to urge state decision makers to ensure public access.
It's simple just sign the petition.
Every voice matters. No matter where you live in California or not your voice will make a difference. Just like Austin, pictured above, whose simple act of trying to access Martins Beach resulted in an arrest. His arrest and his voice put Surfriders campaign into high gear.
The battle to open up Martins Beach is one of many that Surfrider is working on along our coastlines. We hope you'll stand with our network of activists who are constantly defending our right to enjoy our oceans, waves and beaches.
The phrase constant pressure, endlessly applied embodies the DNA of Surfrider and our grassroots volunteer network we wont quit fighting until the gates are open at Martins Beach or anywhere access is illegally closed.Wont you stand with Surfrider to pressure the State Lands Commission to act now?
Together we can open the gates at Martins Beach, but only if you stand with us.
Thanks for all you do to protect our oceans, waves and beaches,
via email The Surfrider Foundation
Gov. Brown has signed Law to Force Billionaire to Restore Beach Access
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025608856#post1 by Liberal_in_LA
upaloopa
(11,417 posts)to stop San Luis Obispo County from developing Pirates Cove Beach near Avila and to force a land owner to stop blocking a hiking trail to the beach.
The 1% wants to own eveything that is nice and force us to give them sole rights to it. So far we can win these battles in CA if we work together.
pinto
(106,886 posts)Narrow paths between houses, well signed and bordered with a variety of dune / drought tolerant plants. Really well done.
KansDem
(28,498 posts)It's a public beach! Just seize the trail for use by the public and tell Richie Rich to **** off! If he wants more money he can get a second job!
Nitram
(22,913 posts)I got this message: "We were unable to find recipients matching this address for the targets of this engagement. Please verify your address is correct if you believe this to be in error."
antiquie
(4,299 posts)This one does not insist on phone.