And more of what's happening along the SoCal coast
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Know what to do in a tsunami? By Heather McRea | This week in Coast Lines: They don’t happen often in Southern California, but a destructive tsunami could hit. Plus, early morning parking will cost more in Hermosa Beach, and a beacon for autism awareness and inclusivity is planned at the shore. Here’s what’s happening along the Southern California coast. |
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| Tsunami Week It is Tsunami Preparedness Week and coastal communities are being reminded to be prepared for the giant waves that can be created even by an earthquake across the ocean. “A tsunami is one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces,” The Tsunami Zone warns. And if a quake hits locally, residents may only have 15 to 20 minutes warning to head to higher ground – not a lot of time to figure out on the fly what to do. Read the story. |
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Parking changes Only the really early bird is going to get the cheap parking at the shore in Hermosa Beach. Want to take an early stroll or enjoy your morning cup of joe watching the waves, the daily bump in parking meter rates will now happen starting at 8 a.m. instead of 10 a.m., following a recent City Council decision. Rates also were recently raised 50 cents. An early bird pass is being considered. Read the story. |
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| Welcome sign A Torrance Beach lifeguard tower will represent an important message: That of autism awareness — and that beaches are for everyone. The working tower, being painted with hearts, infinity symbols and messages of kindness and caring, will also bear the words, "Care needs no words." Priscilla Aoki Picard, a founding board member of nonprofit Autism Speaks, stopped by recently to check out the tower’s progress, saying every lifeguard tower is a safe place, but this one at Torrance Beach is "so identifiable." "This is going to be an icon of inclusion and safety." Read the story. |
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What else? A $2 million agreement settles remaining waterfront development lawsuits in Redondo Beach. Read the story. New agreements get massive Orange County beaches sand replenishment project closer to reality. Read the story What route would you want to hike from the canyons to the sea in Laguna Beach? Read the story. |
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| In the water A surfer knows sharks come with the territory, but to dive among them – even protected by a metal cage – is another adventure entirely. And it is one ocean tourists can experience fairly easily. If you are planning a visit soon to Hawaii – and who isn’t at least in their heads as they sit at their desk at work – we’ve got a first-hand experience to guide you. Read the story. |
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