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Volusia County says no to dogs on beaches

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DAYTONA BEACH Dogs wont be allowed on Volusia County Beaches after all.

The Volusia County Council said no Thursday to a proposal to temporarily allow leashed dogs on the beaches. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports discussion about the issue touched on parasites, bites and possible confrontations between dog owners and people who would rather visit a dog-free beach.

You would have a steaming heap of dog excrement for your next tourist to step on and have it ooze between his toes, Councilman Doug Daniels said after the debate ended. What is he going to tell people back home? That is not a good picture.

Two weeks ago, the council agreed 6-1 to draft a test ordinance that would have allowed leashed dogs on everywhere on the beach. It would have been in place for up to three months.

But on Thursday, after hearing from the countys health department, federal officials and residents, the council decided to ditch the proposal. The vote was 5-2. County Chair Jason Davis and Councilman Josh Wagner, who proposed the idea, were the dissenting voters. Wagner has pursued a plan to allow dogs on the beach for five years.

The county was already gearing up to implement the plan. County Manager Jim Dinneen said enforcement would have been strict. Someone caught not cleaning up after their dog or letting it run unleashed would have been fined. The county had suggested a fine of at least $50, with no warnings.

Several councilmembers feared turning Volusia Countys beach patrol into a puppy patrol.

Unless were willing to be known as the dog Gestapo down there ... I dont think thats a direction we want to go, said Councilwoman Deb Denys.

County health director Dr. Bonnie Sorensen recommended against the proposal due to threats of hookworms, roundworms and even rabies.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service opposed the plan based on its potential impact on shorebirds and sea turtle nests.

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10 Beautiful Beaches In Malaysia

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Take time off for some family vacaion by the beach. /Google ImagesALL work and no play makes Jackie a dull girl, so do remember to take a break from your busy city life and enjoy a relaxed vacation.

You dont even have to travel to the Maldives for beautiful blue waters and white sand Malaysia has a lot of its own islands that you can go to!

If you havent planned any travel resolutions this year, why not make one of these beaches a must-visit spot for a romantic and relaxing getaway?

1. Rawa Island

Seeking a more secluded vacation? Rawa Island is a small island 16km off the east coast Peninsula Malaysia, and is best known for its white-sands, turquoise waters and its exclusivity. Owned by the family of the Johor Sultanate, Rawa has only two resorts available, but its the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

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2. Sipadan Island

Located in Sabah, Sipadan is a delight for paradise seekers. The beach is not all that attracts tourists from all over. Surrounding the island is stunning corals with over 3000 species of marine life. Sightings of sharks, barracudas, turtles and manta rays are fairly common too. Sipadan Island is also the perfect place for divers.

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Statewide public beach smoking ban proposed

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -

Smoking has been prohibited on all O'ahu city and county beaches since January 1, 2014. Now state lawmakers are introducing a bill to expand the ban to every island.

House Bill 325 would outlaw smoking on all public beaches in Hawai'i.

"This is a huge public issue and I think it will cover every island, every shoreline so it's a pretty massive undertaking and I think it's time for that discussion," said Representative Cindy Evans, the House Water and Land Committee Chair who introduced the bill.

"It would be just an amazing thing if you all could take the lead on this and just have a policy across the state," said Stuart Coleman of the Surfrider Foundation, who testified in support of the measure during a hearing at the Capitol Wednesday.

Few people signed up to oppose the measure, but no one spoke publicly against it. In the past, opposition has varied from smoker's rights to the negative impact it could have on tourism specifically visitors from Asia.

"They still smoke a lot, but there are lots of rules and regulations against it. If you go to Korea, Japan or China you'll find lots of people not smoking because of bans in various public areas. So, what would the impact of banning it here be? I think it would be good to ban it because it would position Hawai'i as an environmentally friendly state that's taking this measure to stomp out this horrible problem that we have," explained supporter Richard Fassler, who formerly worked for state's Department of Business and has been a long-time advocate for similar previous measures.

Lawmakers say the challenge they face is defining exactly which areas this would impact.

"People could go out stand in the sandy water smoking their cigarette and throw their butt in the water, so the question is do we define public beach to where it actually goes out to what they call the toe where the rocks start? I think that's reasonable to consider that," explained Evans (D Kaupulehu, Waimea, Halaula).

Another element lawmakers have to consider is whether the ban should include e-cigarettes, which are currently not regulated. Health experts say the nicotine in them is toxic and they're concerned about the empty cartridges.

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High Surf Advisory Issued Through Wednesday

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HERMOSA BEACH (CBSLA.com) A high surf advisory was in effect Tuesday for many Southland beaches, the National Weather Service said.

The advisory, which was issued through Wednesday morning, affects west and northwest facing beaches with surf ranging from 4 to 9 feet.

The surf will likely produce strong rip currents and sneaker waves which are capable of washing people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches, the NWS said.

The highest surf is expected at shores from Manhattan Beach to Cabrillo Beach.

The conditions are constantly changing and we want people to be aware, Cpt. Chris Linkletter said.

Another westerly swell is expected later this week, likely resulting in high surf Friday into Saturday at beaches from San Luis Obispo County to Los Angeles County.

More than 20 people were rescued by LA County lifeguards Monday due to the high surf at Hermosa, Santa Monica and Zuma beaches.

The county has staffed extra lifeguards and is patrolling beaches around the clock through the advisory.

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Big waves hit beaches as record highs reported in inland areas

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A surfer rides a big wave in Sunset Beach on Tuesday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / January 20, 2014)

January 21, 2014, 10:00 p.m.

Big waves pounded Southern California beaches on Tuesday, and inland areas recorded record high temperatures, according to forecasters.

In Ventura County, waves up to 10 feet hit area beaches, according to the National Weather Service. In Orange County, Huntington Beach saw sets of 4 to 6 feet, according to the Surfline wave report

The waves are expected to get smaller beginning Wednesday morning before a new swell arrives on Friday.

On Tuesday, the hottest spot in the nation was Camarillo in Ventura County, which topped out at 84 degrees. That tied a daily record that was set last year, the Weather Service said.

The agency said Burbank also set a record for the month of January with nine straight days of temperatures of 80 degrees or warmer. Temperatures were expected to cool slightly over the next couple of days.

Extreme fire danger is possible on Thursday and Friday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the Weather Service. Northeast winds up to 45 mph could blow across the area, and relative humidity could be between 8 and 15%.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Tuesday that fire watches had been declared for areas of Northern and Southern California. The watches signify high fire danger but are not as critical as red flag warnings.

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Whales may have moved safely into deeper water

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A search of beaches by DOC rangers and Project Jonah members this morning has found no sign of 45 pilot whales refloated off Puponga yesterday.

DOC Takaka Conservation Services Manager John Mason said this was an encouraging indication the whales may have moved safely into deeper water and possibly out of Golden Bay.

"We have searched the area of Farewell Spit where they stranded over the weekend and the beaches between there and Collingwood and not found the whales stranded on the beaches which is good news.

"We are optimistic they may have swum out to sea but they could still be in the bay. If anyone does see the whales we ask them to call the DOC emergency number 0800 DOCHOT/0800 36 24 68 to let us know."

Mr Mason said if the whales were still in the bay there was a risk they could re-strand.

Forty-six whales were refloated yesterday morning with the help of more than 100 volunteers, from Project Jonah and others who came from surrounding areas to assist. One of the whales was found dead this morning on Farewell Spit.

Mr Mason said DOC was extremely grateful for all the help given by Project Jonah volunteers and the dozens of other people who assisted with the whales over the past 3 days.

The whales were first found stranded on Saturday morning off Triangle Flat near the base of Farewell Spit. The whales were refloated around high tide on Saturday and then Sunday but each time re-stranded. Yesterday morning 49 whales were found stranded off Puponga, one of which was dead and another two died.

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Above-Average Swells, Rip Currents Trigger High Surf Advisory Along Beaches

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) Southern California beaches were busy on Monday as beach-goers were warned to be extra careful due to above-average surf and rip currents.

KNX 1070s Ron Kilgore reports that Jetty fisherman are at risk, due to surf that is up to two feet above normal as a high-surf advisory will be on effect through Wednesday.

Warm temperatures are sending people to the coast to escape unusual winter heat.

Isnt that amazing, beach-goer Jennifer Koken said. Weve been out here almost every day for the last week. Its been beautiful.

On the beaches, lifeguards are making certain that those who are surfing, body boarding, or swimming stay relatively close to the shore.

Veteran surfers, meanwhile, are warning that conditions out on the water are not currently ideal for beginners.

Not during this time of year, one surfer said. Not during the Winter. During Summer, definitely.

We had twenty-two physical swimming rescues where we pulled twenty-two people out of the water today, LA County Lifeguard Capt. Chris Linkletter said on Monday. The tide is changing, the surf is coming up and down, the lateral current is moving, so the conditions are constantly changing, and we want people to be aware.

Linkletter says the warm temperatures, larger swells and holiday brought 100,000 visitors to the beaches of South Bay on Monday, with six to eight foot waves in Manhattan Beach.

The largest surf through the advisory will take place at West-facing beaches between Manhattan Beach and Cabrillo.

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In search of a special beach

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The West Australian Top spot: Turquoise Bay.

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people swarm to WA's famous beaches to escape the heat.

Scarborough. Cottesloe. Cable Beach. Locals love them. Visitors love them.

According to the Tourism WA website, West Australians are not known for their modesty when it comes to discussing beaches.

"Naturally, WA has the world's best beaches - and you wouldn't want to argue with the occupiers of Australia's biggest State, most of whom live by the coast," it says.

"Indeed, it would be rare to find a beach in WA that does not excite all the senses.

"In the capital of Perth alone, there are 19 pristine beaches that never seem overcrowded - even on a busy summer's day with the mercury hovering in the mid-30s.

"Spoilt for choice, surfers and sun lovers weigh up the attractions of the best surf break versus the best swimming areas. Or a seafront restaurant against ease of parking for a quick swim after work."

Beautiful beaches abound along most of WA's 12,000km of coastline. But there are many hidden bathing gems . . . beach havens that are tranquil, safe and - best of all - often unheard of.

The Weekend West has found 10, including one that lies inland.

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No news is good news for whales

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No news is good news for whales

A search of beaches by DOC rangers and Project Jonah members this morning has found no sign of 45 pilot whales refloated off Puponga yesterday.

DOC Takaka Conservation Services Manager John Mason said this was an encouraging indication the whales may have moved safely into deeper water and possibly out of Golden Bay.

We have searched the area of Farewell Spit where they stranded over the weekend and the beaches between there and Collingwood and not found the whales stranded on the beaches which is good news.

We are optimistic they may have swum out to sea but they could still be in the bay. If anyone does see the whales we ask them to call the DOC emergency number 0800 DOCHOT/0800 36 24 68 to let us know.

Mr Mason said if the whales were still in the bay there was a risk they could re-strand.

Forty-six whales were refloated yesterday morning with the help of more than 100 volunteers, from Project Jonah and others who came from surrounding areas to assist. One of the whales was found dead this morning on Farewell Spit.

Mr Mason said DOC was extremely grateful for all the help given by Project Jonah volunteers and the dozens of other people who assisted with the whales over the past 3 days.

The whales were first found stranded on Saturday morning off Triangle Flat near the base of Farewell Spit. The whales were refloated around high tide on Saturday and then Sunday but each time re-stranded. Yesterday morning 49 whales were found stranded off Puponga, one of which was dead and another two died.

After the whales were refloated yesterday they had swum strongly out into deeper water but in the afternoon remained in fairly shallow water off Farewell Spit and were still there when rescuers left for the day.

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High surf expected at local beaches through Wednesday

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Ventura Countys west-facing beaches are expected to see moderate to high surf Monday through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

The surf will reach 4 to 6 feet with local sets up to 10 feet. The long-period swell is expected to create hazardous conditions for Ventura, Los Angeles and southern Santa Barbara counties.

The high surf will likely create strong rip currents and sneaker waves that can wash people into the ocean from rocks, jetties and beaches, especially during high tide.

The National Weather Services is advising beachgoers to stay near an occupied lifeguard tower and swim parallel to the shore if caught in a rip current.

Low humidity levels and warm temperatures prompted the National Weather Service to warn of hazardous conditions Monday that could bring elevated fire danger to Southern California.

Gusty northeast winds are expected to elevate fire danger for Ventura and Los Angeles counties Tuesday through Wednesday, with the possibility of returning later in the week.

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