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Al Muratsuchi holds standup paddle event to focus on coastal issues

State Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) donned a wet suit on Saturday and joined about two dozen local constituents on stand-up paddleboards to draw attention to coastal issues.

Muratsuchi, who plans to introduce a resolution next week at the State Capitol declaring June 17 “International Surfing Day,” said he was working hard to protect the coastline and coastal economies such as the Redondo Beach waterfront.

Al Muratsuchi holds standup paddle event to focus on coastal issues - Beach Reporter

State Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) donned a wet suit on Saturday and joined about two dozen local constituents on stand-up paddleboards to draw attention to coastal issues.

Muratsuchi, who plans to introduce a resolution next week at the State Capitol declaring June 17 “International Surfing Day,” said he was working hard to protect the coastline and coastal economies such as the Redondo Beach waterfront.

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Assembly Al Muratuchi’s Statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement

“President Trump’s decision to pull  out of the Paris climate agreement is just plain wrong.  Trump is not only on the opposite side of most every scientist around the world, he is also putting the future of our planet, and our children, in jeopardy.   There are real consequences to not taking action against climate change, including significant  sea level rise right here in the South Bay.  Climate change is real, and  by pulling out of this agreement, we are choosing to ignore a problem that will affect our world, for generations to come.”