In the Media
Daily Breeze: State Court of Appeals upholds ruling against Manhattan Beach’s short-term rental ban
“The California Court of Appeal has denied Manhattan Beach’s appeal to the Los Angeles Superior Court’s decision from nearly two years ago that ordered the city to cease a ban on renting rooms right next to the beach.” Read about Angel Law’s recent appellate victory concerning the short-term rental ban in the Manhattan Beach coastal…
Frank Angel Interviewed by Luxembourgish TV about Biden Climate Policies
With President Biden now in office, Angel Law attorney Frank Angel was interviewed by Luxembourgish broadcaster RTL about the climate policy directions of the new administration. Watch the interview here: https://www.rtl.lu/video/3231441 (interview in Luxembourgish)
Easy Reader: Judge rules Manhattan Beach’s short-term rental ban is illegal in coastal zone
Angel Law’s successful court challenge to Manhattan Beach’s short-term rental ban in the California coastal zone has received further coverage in The Easy Reader News: “Judge rules Manhattan Beach’s short-term rental ban is illegal in coastal zone” by Mark McDermott (9/4/2020). “ ‘This strikes me as a blatant disregard of their responsibilities to provide public…
Easy Reader: Court rules Manhattan Beach cannot ban coastal short-term rentals
Angel Law’s successful court challenge to Manhattan Beach’s short-term rental ban in the California coastal zone was reported in The Easy Reader News in“Court rules Manhattan Beach cannot ban coastal short-term rentals” by Mark McDermott (8/10/2020). “ ‘That 2019 ordinance, and the enforcement crackdown, has been extremely drastic, as seen through the lens of my…
The Beach Reporter: Manhattan Beach’s short-term rental ban null until state Coastal Commission approves
“ ‘The Commission allows reasonable restrictions,’ said Frank Angel, the petitioner’s attorney, by phone Tuesday, ‘But they don’t allow what Manhattan Beach did: A categorical, absolute ban throughout every residential zone in the coastal zone.’ ”
San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Marijuana entrepreneurs give up on El Monte as council rescinds their permits
Angel Law attorney Ellis Raskin was quoted in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune in connection with our representation of the Greater Los Angeles Communities Alliance on land use issues in El Monte: “ ‘By undoing the project approvals, … you’ll have a chance to protect the community from significant environmental impacts, none of which were…
Curbed LA: Dramatic revamp of Redondo Beach waterfront put on hold
“Redondo Beach’s plans to dramatically remake its waterfront are on hold. “A court ruling says a key document in the planning process must be altered and re-distributed to the public before the project can get underway. “Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant has ordered a number of revisions to the project’s final environmental impact…
Easy Reader: Measure C doesn’t apply to Waterfront project, judge rules
Angel Law proudly represents the proponents of Measure C (the King Harbor Care Act) as intervenors in the developer’s attack on this popular initiative. After much briefing and two court hearings, we convinced the court that, despite the developer’s claim that it has a vested right to move forward with its plans for the waterfront…
Easy Reader: Measure brings “C change” to the Redondo Beach waterfront
In this week’s municipal election, the voters of Redondo Beach resoundingly endorsed Measure C, a coastal access zoning initiative Angel Law proudly helped draft. Over 57% of the local voters chose enhanced coastal access and water-oriented recreational opportunities over ubergentrification of a working harbor into a 524,000 square-foot mega-mall and a high-priced, exclusionary “boutique” hotel.…
