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.

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.

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

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

But agency wins most other points in three appellate cases.

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