Coastal Control vs Federal Review | Los Angeles News

California’s coast is at the center of a fierce debate as locals rally against federal oversight that could strip away state control over beaches, access, and coastal economies. From Indigenous leaders to business owners, voices are rising to protect local decision-making and preserve a way of life deeply tied to the shoreline—while also urging public input before a critical deadline. Meanwhile, in Santa Monica, emergency rooms may soon get a mental health boost: a new pilot program trains ER doctors to handle psychiatric holds, aiming to speed up care and free up crisis teams for other emergencies—offering a practical step toward better, faster mental health support in the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b516816050998ea6 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews