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Lopez: A coastal development exemption in Santa Monica? Shame on Gov. Newsom
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Steve Lopez , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The proposal has raised concerns, with one critic expressing shame over the governor's actions. The exemption in question is related to a coastal development in Santa Monica.
A bill is being pushed by Gov. Newsom that would exempt a developer from the usual project review process. This developer is also a donor. The proposal has raised concerns, with one critic expressing shame over the governor's actions.
Further details about the bill and its implications are available. The exemption in question is related to a coastal development in Santa Monica.
More information on this issue can be found in the original source, which discusses the specifics of the proposal and the reactions it has received.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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