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Our 50th Year
NO. 1230 NO. 1148
CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971 CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971
APRIL 12 - APRIL 25, 2024 FEB. 19 – MARCH 4, 2021
EXECUTIVE ACTIONS HALT NEW DRILLING LEASES
CALENDAR EVENT
FESTIVAL OF WHALES, A 50-YEAR LEGACY
THE HELLY HANSON NATIONAL OFFSHORE ONE DESIGN (NOOD) REGATTA KICKS OFF MARCH 19
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overnor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2021-22 budget, released Jan. 8, includes a proposal to raise the vessel renewal fee from $20 every two years to $70 every two years to help stabilize a $52 million deficit in the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund. P. 8
Proposed Budget Includes Potential 250% Increase In Vessel Registration Fee DANA POINT PORT OF SAN DIEGO TESTING RECOGNIZED OUT NEW TIDE POOL ARMOR AS A WHALE AS COASTAL PROTECTION NEWPORT BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW HERITAGE SITE ON HARBOR ISLAND T
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