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May 8, 2014

Surfers to VC Vinod Khosla: We’ll see you in court

https://venturebeat.com/2014/05/08/surfers-to-vc-vinod-khosla-well-see-you-in-court/

VentureBeat

May 8, 2014

Civil trial over public access to beloved Martin's Beach gets underway

https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-martins-beach-20140509-story.html

Los Angeles Times

May 7, 2014

Martin's Beach battle heads to court

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/martin-s-beach-battle-heads-to-court/article_b3201f0c-d609-11e3-bbf2-001a4bcf887a.html

Half Moon Bay Review

May 5, 2014

Judge Rules In Favor Of Half Moon Bay Landowner Blocking Access To Public Beach

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/05/05/legal-battle-over-martins-beach-begins-in-redwood-city-courtroom/

KPIX 5 CBS SF Bay Area

May 5, 2014

Legal Battle Begins Over Access To Martins Beach Near Half Moon Bay

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/05/05/legal-battle-over-martins-beach-begins-in-redwood-city-courtroom/

KPIX 5 CBS SF Bay Area

May 2, 2014

Coastal rights lawsuit to court: Public seeks access to Martin’s Beach on San Mateo County coast

https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/coastal-rights-lawsuit-to-court-public-seeks-access-to-martin/article_6d75964c-1299-51d2-81e9-1677d1a2fb48.html

San Mateo Daily Journal

May 1, 2014

Silicon Valley Billionaire Vinod Khosla Won't Testify in Half Moon Bay Beach Battle

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Silicon-Valley-Billionaire-Khosla-Wont-Testify-in-Half-Moon-Bay-Beach-Battle-257596981.html

KNTV NBC Bay Area

Apr 30, 2014

Martin's Beach access fight heads to court

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/martin-s-beach-access-fight-heads-to-court/article_bd961e0a-d0c3-11e3-9332-0019bb2963f4.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Mar 26, 2014

Bummer Beach

https://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco/story/bummer-beach

San Francisco Magazine

Feb 23, 2014

California's beaches belong to all

https://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/California-s-beaches-belong-to-all-5260896.php

SFGate

Feb 19, 2014

Opinion: Martin’s Beach owner had no choice but to assert property rights

https://www.hmbreview.com/opinion/matters_of_opinion/martin-s-beach-owner-had-no-choice-but-to-assert/article_ef2e748c-99d5-11e3-9731-001a4bcf887a.html

Mercury News

Feb 18, 2014

Martins Beach Bill introduced State Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, is proposing to use eminent domain to restore access

https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/02/18/martins-beach-bill-introduced-state-sen-jerry-hill-d-san-mateo-is-proposing-to-use-eminent-domain-to-restore-access/

Mercury News

Feb 15, 2014

State to Seek or Seize Access to Martin’s Beach

https://www.theinertia.com/environment/state-to-seek-or-seize-access-to-martins-beach/

The Inertia

Feb 13, 2014

Legislation would guarantee beach access

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/legislation-would-guarantee-beach-access/article_943479c4-94d9-11e3-ba7b-001a4bcf887a.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Feb 12, 2014

A Letter to Vinod Khosla: Open Martin’s Beach

https://www.theinertia.com/environment/a-letter-to-vinod-khosla-open-martins-beach/

The Inertia

Feb 12, 2014

Today on Your Call: Who owns California’s coast?

https://www.kalw.org/post/today-your-call-who-owns-california-s-coast#stream/0

KALW 91.7 San Francisco

Feb 10, 2014

Peninsula Lawmaker Jumps Into Fight Over Blocked Road to Beach

https://www.kqed.org/news/125790/peninsula-lawmaker-jumps-into-fight-over-blocked-road-to-beach

KQED

Feb 10, 2014

Lawmaker Weighs In on Beach Battle Between Billionaire, Locals

https://www.kqed.org/forum/201402100900/lawmaker-weighs-in-on-beach-battle-between-billionaire-locals

KQED

Feb 6, 2014

Legislator joins battle against billionaire who blocked beach access

https://blog.sfgate.com/stew/2014/02/06/legislator-joins-battle-against-billionaire-who-blocked-beach-access/

SFGate

Feb 6, 2014

Martins Beach: Lawmaker proposes eminent domain for access on Khosla’s property

https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/02/06/martins-beach-lawmaker-proposes-eminent-domain-for-access-on-khoslas-property/

Mercury News

Jan 27, 2014

Billionaire Beach Owner Wants Californians To Keep Out

https://www.npr.org/2014/01/27/264901370/california-fights-billionaire-s-keep-out-sign-for-beach-access

NPR

Jan 13, 2014

Silicon Valley Billionaire Battles Surfers Over Beach Access

https://www.kqed.org/science/12909/silicon-valley-billionaire-battles-surfers-over-beach-access

KQED

Dec 18, 2013

Surfers Lose Important Battle in Fight for Beach Access

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfers-lose-important-battle-in-fight-for-beach-access/

The Inertia

Nov 14, 2013

Martin’s Beach ruling adds twist to legal knot

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/martin-s-beach-ruling-adds-twist-to-legal-knot/article_af6f776a-4d59-11e3-8ebe-0019bb2963f4.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Nov 6, 2013

Billionaire closes off public beach

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2013/11/06/erin-wian-billionaire-closes-off-california-beach.cnn

CNN

Oct 31, 2013

Sun Microsystems Founder Vinod Khosla Closed This Beautiful Public Beach Thanks To A Wacky 1900's Law Read more at https://www.businessinsider.com.au/vc-khosla-wins-wacky-beach-lawsuit-2013-10#PZSG6pc6w5Sh5vJr.99

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/vc-khosla-wins-wacky-beach-lawsuit-2013-10

Business Insider Australia

Oct 30, 2013

Want to go to billionaire Sun kingpin's beach? Hope you're a strong swimmer

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/30/billionaire_sun_cofounder_blocks_beach_bums/

The Register

Oct 28, 2013

Martins Beach - there goes area's coastal access

https://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Martins-Beach-there-goes-area-s-coastal-access-4933928.php

SFGate

Oct 27, 2013

Judge: Rich Landowner May Keep Public Off Beach

https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/judge-rich-landowner-may-keep-public-off-beach/

KOVR-TV CBS13 Sacramento

Oct 26, 2013

Judge Rules In Favor Of Half Moon Bay Landowner Blocking Access To Public Beach

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/10/26/judge-rules-in-favor-of-half-moon-bay-landowner-blocking-access-to-public-beach/

KPIX 5 CBS SF Bay Area

Oct 26, 2013

Beach owner wins property dispute

https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/beach-owner-wins-property-dispute/article_b9dfce80-7684-5497-a537-41109ae3bf9a.html

San Mateo Daily Journal

Oct 25, 2013

Martin's Beach Access Road to Remain Closed to Public

https://patch.com/california/halfmoonbay/martins-beach-access-road-to-remain-closed-to-public

Patch Half Moon Bay

Oct 25, 2013

Venture capitalist wins round in fight to block public beach access

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-san-mateo-county-beach-access-20131025-story.html

Los Angeles Times

Oct 25, 2013

Surfers lose fight to access Half Moon Bay beach

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Surfers-lose-fight-to-access-Half-Moon-Bay-beach-4926919.php

SFGate

Oct 24, 2013

Vinod Khosla wins key Martins Beach battle

https://www.mercurynews.com/2013/10/24/vinod-khosla-wins-key-martins-beach-battle/

Mercury News

Oct 1, 2013

Setback for Martins Beach access movement

https://www.mercurynews.com/2013/10/01/setback-for-martins-beach-access-movement/

Mercury News

Sep 24, 2013

Martin’s 5: Battle for the Beach

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/martins-5-battle-for-the-beach/

The Inertia

Jun 20, 2013

Martin’s Beach loses bid to kick out visitors

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/martin-s-beach-loses-bid-to-kick-out-visitors/article_ac62227e-d9d3-11e2-bbd3-0019bb2963f4.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Mar 21, 2013

Former lawmaker steps into Martin’s Beach controversy

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/former-lawmaker-steps-into-martin-s-beach-controversyarticle_08b5d400-928d-11e2-921b-001a4bcf887a.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Mar 19, 2013

Surfers Sue for Access to Billionaire Vinod Khosla’s Beach

https://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/surfers-sue-for-access-to-billionaire-vinod-khosla-s-beach/article_1571e2af-956c-5a56-9f3f-43452889def0.html

India West

Mar 18, 2013

Battle for Martins Beach

https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/surfrider-takes-silicon-valley-billionaire-to-court-and-half-moon-bay-locals-take-their-beach-back_94046/

Surfline

Mar 15, 2013

California surfers clash with Silicon Valley titan over access to popular Martin's Beach

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/beach-latest-clash-technology-titans-property-article-1.1289414

New York Daily News

Mar 14, 2013

Beach becomes latest clash over technology titans' property

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-beach-dispute-techmoguls/beach-becomes-latest-clash-over-technology-titans-property-idUSBRE92D1EC20130314

Reuters

Mar 14, 2013

Breaking the beach barrier

https://www.hmbreview.com/breaking-the-beach-barrier/image_c925665a-8cd5-11e2-ace9-001a4bcf887a.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Mar 14, 2013

Vinod Khosla’s Martin’s Beach: California surfers and lawyer take defiant stroll on disputed road

https://www.mercurynews.com/2013/03/14/vinod-khoslas-martins-beach-california-surfers-and-lawyer-take-defiant-stroll-on-disputed-road/

Mercury News

Mar 14, 2013

Martin's Beach Protest More of a Press Event, Less of a Surf Session

https://patch.com/california/halfmoonbay/martin-s-beach-protest-more-of-press-event-less-of-a-209c4b9d14

Patch Half Moon Bay

Mar 14, 2013

Rebel Surfers to Break Into Martin's Beach Today and Maybe Surf

https://archives.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2013/03/14/rebel-surfers-to-break-into-martins-beach-today-and-maybe-surf

SF Weekly

Mar 14, 2013

Surfers Set To Bust Through Gate At Blocked Martin’s Beach

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/03/14/surfers-set-to-bust-through-gate-at-blocked-martins-beach/

KPIX 5 CBS SF Bay Area

Mar 14, 2013

Surfers Stage Protest Over Blocked Access To Peninsula Beach

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/03/14/surfers-stage-protest-over-blocked-access-to-peninsula-beach/

KPIX 5 CBS SF Bay Area

Mar 13, 2013

Surfers Sue For Access To Blocked San Mateo County Beach

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/03/13/surfers-sue-for-access-to-blocked-san-mateo-county-beach/

KPIX 5 CBS SF Bay Area

Mar 13, 2013

Surfers Sue Martin's Beach Owner to Regain Access

https://patch.com/california/halfmoonbay/surfers-sue-owner-of-martin-s-beach-to-regain-beach-access

Patch Half Moon Bay

Mar 13, 2013

Surfrider Foundation Lawsuit: Organization Sues Martin’s Beach Over Public Access

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/surfrider-foundation-lawsuit_n_2869945

Huffington Post

Mar 13, 2013

Surfrider files suit against Martin’s Beach

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/surfrider-files-suit-against-martin-s-beach/article_1fedbea4-8c1a-11e2-addf-0019bb2963f4.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Mar 13, 2013

Martins Beach lockout prompts surfers’ lawsuit

https://sfbay.ca/2013/03/13/martins-beach-lockout-prompts-surfers-lawsuit/

SFBay

Mar 12, 2013

Dispute heats up over blocked access to Northern California beach

https://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2013-mar-12-la-me-martins-beach-20130313-story.html

Los Angeles Times

Feb 7, 2013

Surfers Victorious in Martin’s Beach Trial

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfers-victorious-in-martins-beach-access-trial/

The Inertia

Jul 26, 2012

Martin’s Beach protesters say they’ll be back

https://www.hmbreview.com/news/martin-s-beach-protesters-say-they-ll-be-back/article_82c320c8-d748-11e1-b25a-0019bb2963f4.html

Half Moon Bay Review

Jul 25, 2012

Protest over Martin's Beach access

http://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=8200227&type=story

ESPN

Jun 25, 2012

Why California's Beaches are Open to Everyone

https://www.kcet.org/history-society/why-californias-beaches-are-open-to-everyone

KCET