Joshua Smith

Understanding more about how the California Coastal Commission works:

The Commission has 12 voting members, appointed equally (4 each) by
—the Governor
—the Senate Rules Committee, and
—the Speaker of the Assembly.

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Hi, all, I put together this newsletter so the public can easily review what the Coastal Commission does every month. Take a look, and pls let me know what you think!

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California Coastal Commission on Instagram: "Happy Summer from the California Coastal Commission. Thank you for protecting our coast and ocean! 💙🐋 #californiacoastalcommission #joyfulcoast #goldengat... 3 likes, 0 comments - thecaliforniacoast on June 23, 2025: "Happy Summer from the California Coastal Commission. Thank you for protecting our coast and ocean! 💙🐋 #californiacoastalcommission #joyfulc...

Happy Summer from the California Coastal Commission. Thank you for protecting our coast and ocean! 💙🐋
#californiacoastalcommission #joyfulcoast #goldengate #protectourcoastandocean
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Curious about what the Coastal Commission has been up to in recent months? You can easily review all major votes using the Coastal Currently archives: www.coastal.ca.gov/press/coasta...

Over a field of orange, red, black, and green, is the text Happy Juneteenth, and the California Coastal Commission "Coast For All" logo.

Happy Juneteenth from the Coastal Commission! Today, we honor June 19, 1865 — when, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom finally reached the last enslaved African Americans; it is a reminder that the fight for justice and equality never ends. (1/2)

Day two of the Coastal Commission's June meeting starts at 9am. Find agenda, staff reports, speaker signup form, and link to live stream at www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/age...

A table with a blue table cloth with the California Coastal Commission logo. Signs are hung from a canopy over the table depicting a Whale Tail License Plate and a Coastal Access road sign, and educational materials are on top of the table.

Opening day at the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! Come see us and other friends at the EcoHut! 🎪 #coastalstewardship #whaletailplate #coastalaccess www.sdfair.com

Starting at 9am. Watch the live stream at cal-span.org/meeting/ccc_...

Happy #PrideMonth🌈! The California Coastal Commission is committed to celebrating diversity and protecting coastal natural resources for the benefit of all Californians regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, or place of residence-including everyone in the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Check out all four of the amazing aerial artworks created by California children for #KidsOceanDay 2025. Thank you to these current and future coastal stewards for working to #Restore our coast and ocean.

waves crash into armoring structures protecting coastal homes by Richfield Pier in Ventura with text “The Commission updated its Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance to include environmental justice. This means centering those most impacted by sea level rise—and working together on fair solutions.” hashtag logo #EJinSLR

To access the updated guidance, see: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice

Kids Ocean Day in O.C. teaches youngsters about protecting the beach More than 1,000 kids picked up trash at the annual event hosted by Orange County Coastkeeper at Huntington State Beach.

More than 1,000 Orange County students this week joined Kids Ocean Day, an annual statewide celebration and call to action for the ocean.

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Looking forward to #KidsOceanDay San Diego tomorrow!!

A line of kids walks along the surf with their teacher

The Coastal Commission's Whale Tail Grant supports #KidsOceanDay, a program that provides in-school learning about marine habitats and plastic pollution, culminating in a field trip to the beach to learn, play, do a beach cleanup, and create an aerial art message. This year's theme is "Restore." ...

Paradise Point resort in San Diego’s Mission Bay is now more welcoming to the public than ever—thanks to the California Coastal Commission. #ThankYouCoastalAct

A flyer of blues and greens and water shapes with the following text: Peter Douglas Internship. Paid Summer internship with the California Coastal Commission for undergraduate students. Areas of interest: Coastal planning, environmental justice, housing policy, mapping & GIS. Office location dependent on area of interest: Long Beach, Santa Cruz, San Francisco. Application closed June 13, 2025. Apply: coastal.ca.gov/jobs.

Undergraduate students! Apply for a paid summer internship with the California Coastal Commission in San Francisco, Long Beach, or Santa Cruz. Learn about the Peter Douglas Internship: documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/jobs/...

little girl playing in the sand at Santa Cruz beach, with the boardwalk roller coaster and Ferris wheel in the background, taken by father Curry Forrer

Remember being an open-hearted child, exploring the sands of your favorite beach? Take that feeling with you, wherever you are and wherever you might go this week.

#californiacoast #coastforall #californiacoastalcommission #coastalaccess #protectourcoastandocean #joyfulcoast

May: Pacifica sea level rise planning, Paradise Point public access in San Diego, Long Beach fireworks Email from California Coastal Commission Highlights from the California Coastal Commission's monthly meetings Executive Director's Report Executive Director Kate Huckelbridge and other staff provide

Read highlights from the California Coastal Commission's May public meeting conta.cc/3YMAa6Y
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“That is such a huge victory for public beach access for all San Diegans and visitors...this success story really underscores the critical safeguards that {the California Coastal Commission} provides to the beach going public.” - Mitch Silverstein, Surfrider Foundation

Paradise Point resort violated Coastal Act for years. Now it’s a ‘success story.’ More than 100 public access signs have been installed, and locals and visitors will now have an uninterrupted walkway along the shoreline.

Paradise Point resort in Mission Bay San Diego now has more than 100 public access signs, and locals and visitors will now have an uninterrupted walkway along the shoreline. #ThankYouCoastalAct
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The May public meeting of the California Coastal Commission will take place May 7-9 in Half Moon Bay and online. Find the agenda, staff reports, speaker signup form, and link to live stream at www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/age.... You are invited to participate in person or via zoom or phone.

a large title, “Updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance” on a dark blue background over an aerial view of a flooded highway and bike path, a round blue and white Coastal Commission logo and a circular graphic that says Environmental Justice in Sea Level Rise with three colors of blue waves and a fist holding up justice scales, a “Read More” graphic with an arrow

text on blue background “In 2024, the Coastal Commission voted to center environmental justice in its Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance,” showing an aerial photo from the King Tides Project of a flooded parking lot with two cars and an RV, text “This ensures those most impacted by flooding and erosion are a part of decision-making, a small graphic that shows the hashtag #EJINSLR, a “Read More” graphic with an arrow

text on blue background “This update helps applicants and local governments integrate environmental justice into local planning and permitting,” graphic showing silhouette of dark blue cityscape with four colors of stylized blue waves, a small graphic that shows the hashtag #EJINSLR

In November 2024, the California Coastal Commission updated its Sea Level Rise (SLR) Policy Guidance.🧵

downcoast of Blues Beach, looking north across deep blue water and green coastal scrub to the coastal terrace

On April 9, the Coastal Commission unanimously approved a management plan and a permit for Caltrans to return 136 acres of coastal land in northern Mendocino County to Native American stewardship. 1/🧵

Catch up on the April Commission Meeting: Sable oil company fined, student housing approved at UC Santa Barbara, Venice apartment project upheld, and more: documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/press...

video: a silver wave chases along the shore, taken by Dan York

Deep orange background with the Protection Our Coast and Oceans California check-off fund logo, and the Coast for All California Coastal Commission logo

Almost tax day—thank you for your help with the Protect Our Coast and Oceans Fund! Donate any whole dollar amount in the voluntary contributions section of your CA tax form. Support programs that help educate about our interconnectedness with our coast, ocean, and watersheds across California.

A few people walk on a broad, sandy beach. The deep blue ocean is in front of them, and a wide blue sky with low clouds. A line of pelicans flies high above.

A sunny morning on the broad sand of Venice Beach. #ThankYouCoastalAct #California

Photo by John Rice shows a broad sandy beach with volley ball nets and a lifeguard stand. A bike path runs through the beach and several people are riding bicycles.

During their March public meeting, the Coastal Commission approved the repair and realignment of the Marvin Braude Bicycle Trail along Will Rogers State Beach in the city of Los Angeles. Details: documents.coastal.ca.gov/reports/2025...

Californians can take action for coastal protection, education, and access while doing their taxes. Donate to the “Protect Our Coast and Oceans Fund” on your California tax form. Learn more at ChecktheCoast.org

The Coastal Commission supported the South Yuba River Citizens League with a Whale Tail® Grant that brought students on a Salmon Expedition to see Chinook salmon spawning.🧵
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#whaletailgrants #coastalcommission #chinooksalmon #nisenan #watershedawareness #californiacoast