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DRIFTNET MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION SHARES A REMINDER BLUEFIN, YELLOWFIN, AND BYCATCH REDUCTION PROPOSAL FOR FOR THE CALIFORNIA YELLOWTAIL, BONITO, AND ACT GETS SECOND LIFE 365 FISHING LICENSE BOATER CARD DORADO BITING OFFSHORE
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SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB TO HOST SAILING 101:Q&A RADIO NOT, HERE IT SAILING RULES WEBINAR COMES! ANNOUNCING TROUBLE WITH DAVE PERRY ON MARCH 17 THROUGH YOUR VHF RADIO
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DION & SONS INC. TO TAKE OVER AVALON FUEL DOCK OPERATIONS, BUILD NEW RESTAURANT AVALON—Boaters stopping off at the Avalon Fuel Dock could soon be able to grab a bottle of wine to enjoy while moored in the harbor, pick up ice for an early fishing trip, and eventually, stop for a bite to eat. P. 8
DESALINATION IN DOHENY IS NO NEW PROJECT. HERE’S WHERE IT’S AT
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HUNTINGTON BEACH DESALINATION H CAPTAIN REDONDO OF THE CONCEPTION BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION PLANS FOR WHITE SEA BASS PROGRAM PLEADS NOT GUILTY PLANT HEARINGS EXPECTED IN KING HARBOR SIXTEEN-WEEK WATER QUALITY SURVEY SHOWS TO RESUME IN APRIL O UNTINGTON BEACH— Hearings have been scheduled to resume in April for Poseidon Water’s controversial proposed Huntington Beach desalination plant. p. 12
n Feb. 16 Jerry Boylan, captain of the Conception, a dive boat based out of Santa Barbara, plead not guilty to 34 REDONDO BEACH— At the Redondo Beach counts of seaman’s manslaughter. P. 14 Harbor Commission meeting on July 11, the commission unanimously voted to create a subcommittee that would work with staff for the AN DIEGO— The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners heard the findings of a recent study reestablishment of from an eight-week pause for in-water hull cleanings on boats with copper-based paints as the port the White Sea Bass comes up on a 2022 deadline to reduce overall copper levels in the bay by 76 percent.P. 11 Program. P. 12
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Assembly will revisit resolution on aquatic invasive species
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Island Express Helicopters temporarily halts Catalina service
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