Manhattan Beach tried to retrofit an old ordinance to cover short-term rentals without Coastal Commission approval. It didn't work.

Appellate court rejects all of a Malibu property owners arguments in dispute over a gate and structure located on a Coastal Conservancy easement. >>read more

The property owners undertook a major renovation -- apparently beyond what the Coastal Development Permit allowed -- with city permits but without out telling the Coastal Commission. >>read more

Appellate court says landowners didn't provide any compelling reason for the Coastal Commission not to prohibit them >>read more

Both appellate court and Coastal Commission side with city on conversion of Super 8  motel. >>read more

But agency wins most other points in three appellate cases. >>read more

In a blow to the Pacific Legal Foundation, the California Supreme Court rules that Encinitas landowners can't simultaneously sue and build. >>read more

Appellate court overturns trial judge's ruling blocking Mission Beach structure. >>read more

Court overturns appellate court in controversial case about Banning Ranch in Newport Beach. >>read more

A proposed development in Newport Beach that has become a crucible for the California Coastal Commission was overwhelmingly rejected, 9-1. >>read more