And more of what's happening along the SoCal coast
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Long-awaited sand replenishment starts By Heather McRea | This week in Coast Lines: Fresh sand is spewing onto beaches in northern Orange County that should help replenish miles of shore. Plus, a terminal proposed in Long Beach would be the largest seaport-based offshore wind turbine facility in the United States and federal officials are urging some new rules in wake of the Huntington Beach oil spill. Here’s what’s happening along the Southern California coast. |
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| Sandy saga It was supposed to happen every five to seven years, but the last time fresh sand was added to Surfside and Sunset Beach to replenish the shoreline was 2009. But the sand is flowing now, from pipes stretching from dredgers in the ocean to the shore, and is being spread around by heavy equipment. Ocean swells and currents are expected to spread the sand over some 12 miles toward the south, refreshing Huntington Beach and Newport Beach shores as well. Another project has also started in Newport Beach and one soon will in San Clemente. What’s all this costing and where are beaches closed? Read the story. |
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Wind project Officials are taking a look at the Port of Long Beach’s plan for an offshore wind-turbine assembling terminal, which if built would be the largest of its kind in the U.S. Proposed is a $4.7 billion project to create a floating, offshore wind facility where offshore wind turbines standing some 1,000 feet tall – about the size of the Eiffel Tower – would be manufactured and assembled. The public has the chance to learn more and ask some questions at two upcoming meetings. Read the story. |
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| Oil spill lessons The National Transportation Safety Board has finished its look at what caused the 2021 oil spill off the shore of Huntington Beach that dumped 25,000 gallons into the ocean and closed beaches and fisheries for weeks. Along with outlining the factors it saw that contributed to the leak, the NTSB board offered several recommendations to help prevent or at least minimize damage from future offshore oil leaks. Among the recommendations is changing where the big cargo ships coming into area ports anchor. Read the story. |
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What else? A landslide has again closed the popular bridge along San Clemente’s beach trail. Read the story. An exhibit on “Point Break” surfboards is on display at Gallery 208 in Manhattan Beach; it will be its last exhibit. Read the story. Renovations have started at the Hermosa Beach Pier, they are going to take a bit. Read the story. |
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| In the water The holidays are here and along the coast that means beautifully decorated homes and wildly decorated boats to check out. Orange County's annual offering of boat parades launches Friday in Dana Point Harbor. We’ve got the schedule, even if you don’t want to drive to the shore to enjoy one. Read the story. |
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