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Coastal Commission unanimously approves order to shut down Cemex mine.
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Coastal Commission unanimously approves order to shut down Cemex mine.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jul 13, 2017

The meeting felt historic, and indeed, it was: Today, at CSU Monterey Bay's World Theater, the California Coastal Commission unanimously appro…

UPDATED: Coastal Commission poised to settle with Cemex.
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UPDATED: Coastal Commission poised to settle with Cemex.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 26, 2017

Editors Note 2:30pm June 27: This story has been updated to include details of the agreement released Tuesday morning by the Coastal Commission. 

A state agency flexes its muscle against Cemex. This time, it’s not a threat. It’s an order.
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A state agency flexes its muscle against Cemex. This time, it’s not a threat. It’s an order.

  • David Schmalz
  • May 16, 2017

It is not a threat. It is an order.

Weekly Roundup: Island no more, Cemex, a landmark land deal and ICE rumors.
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Weekly Roundup: Island no more, Cemex, a landmark land deal and ICE rumors.

  • David Schmalz
  • Mar 11, 2017

Time and resources being finite, there were a lot of stories the Weekly had to leave on the table this week, some of which were reported elsew…

Decision to shut down Cemex sand mine remains elusive.
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Decision to shut down Cemex sand mine remains elusive.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jan 5, 2017

The Cemex sand mine in Marina is nowhere near shutting down. Instead, it appears to be ramping up.

Powerful swell forces evacuation of Cemex dredge boat.
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Powerful swell forces evacuation of Cemex dredge boat.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 18, 2016

The Nov. 14 supermoon wasn't visible on the Monterey Peninsula, as the area was draped in fog, but its tidal influences packed a powerful punch. 

Cemex mine reflects human hunger for sand.
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Cemex mine reflects human hunger for sand.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jan 14, 2016

At the Cemex mine, a disappearing coast reflects human hunger for one of the world’s most consumed natural resources.

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