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Grey whale calf spotted in surf line at Mission Beach

VIA – CBS 8   Grey whale calf spotted in surf line at Mission Beach Posted: Apr 12, 2012 1:23 AM EDT Updated: Apr 12, 2012 2:36 AM EDT By Richard Allyn, Reporter MISSION BEACH (CBS 8) – A young grey whale that came surprisingly close to shore in Mission Beach appears to have reunited … Continue reading Grey whale calf spotted in surf line at Mission Beach

The wild, aggressive artwork of Jimbo Phillips carries on a well-known Santa Cruz dynasty

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL   A classic example of Jimbo Phillips’ Santa Cruz surf art appears on a signal control box on Soquel Avenue. The artist and son Colby stopped by for a photo. (Bill Lovejoy/Sentinel)   The wild, aggressive artwork of Jimbo Phillips carries on a well-known Santa Cruz dynasty By WALLACE BAINE … Continue reading The wild, aggressive artwork of Jimbo Phillips carries on a well-known Santa Cruz dynasty

Santa Monica Surf School Wars: City's Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too

After working with many cities on many projects, money talks and loyalty walks… VIA – SANTA MONICA PATCH City’s Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too San Diego-based Surf Diva says it was ‘bullied’ by the camp that’s contracted with the city for 11 years—until now. By Jenna Chandler 1:09 pm It’s … Continue reading Santa Monica Surf School Wars: City's Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too

Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team

VIA – CARLSBAD PATCH Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team Created by Nutrilys Del Mar, NUTRISURF is a sponsor of the Los Angeles Police Department Surf Team and Surf Coach USA founded by champion surfer, Sean Mattison. By Deanne Goodman April 10, 2012 NUTRISURF is a marine-based daily supplement program … Continue reading Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team

Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album (Tribute to Andy Irons) – Tour Dates…

VIA – JAM BANDS Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album Published: 2012/04/10 West Coast surfer/musician Donavon Frankenreiter has announced the release of his fifth studio album, Start Livin’, set for release May 29 via his own label Liquid Tambourine Records. The album comes as the follow up to 2010’s Glow, featuring nine-track selection of folk-infused songs … Continue reading Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album (Tribute to Andy Irons) – Tour Dates…

Rob Lowe On California's Best Beaches, Surfing, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO)

VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 04/10/12 12:50 PM ET | Updated: 04/10/12 01:28 PM ET Rob Lowe On California’s Best Beaches, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO) Kate Auletta [email protected] Rob Lowe — he of “Parks and Recreation,” “The West Wing” and “St. Elmo’s Fire” — has been enlisted by the state of California … Continue reading Rob Lowe On California's Best Beaches, Surfing, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO)

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Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego

VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Dozens Rescued From Strong Rip Current Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers POSTED: 6:58 pm PDT July 28, 2011 UPDATED: 1:03 pm PDT July 29, 2011 SAN DIEGO — An unusually powerful rip current pulled about 100 swimmers from the surf off La Jolla … Continue reading Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego