Save Trestles Update: The moment we all have been waiting for is finally here. The Federal Government hearing has been rescheduled for Monday, September 22nd, 10:30 am--8:30 pm , at O'Brien Hall on the Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar) Click here: http://taskforce.sierraclub.org/friendsofthefoothills/resources/pdf/Order.pdf to see the official announcement and click here: http://taskforce.sierraclub.org/friendsofthefoothills/resources/pdf/Hearing_FAQs.pdf to see the official rules. Stay tuned for more information as it arrives.

The Mint Gallery Hosts Follow the Light Foundation Fundraiser. On Wednesday, September 10th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, the Mint Gallery (34085 PCH, Dana Point), an exhibition of Flame's classic and never-before published images will be made available to the public. A slide show of Salt Creek locals, past and present, will be fetured during the opening event. The Hallway Ballers will be the special guest band. We'll see you there.

Looking ahead: On Saturday, September 20, 11AM - 2PM, Surfrider Santa Barbara hosts “Turn the Tide on Ocean Pollution”, a Paddle Out Event at Stearn’s Wharf. Link to http://www.surfrider.org/santabarbara/PagesMain/paddleout.html for more.

“Full Circle: a journey through one year on the California Coast,” filmed entirely in California, featuring exclusively local artists and musicians, is a journey through one full year of surfing and culture on the California's coast. Blending the contrasts of NorCal and SoCal, Dylan Wirtz and belowNEPTUNE showcase four changing seasons, many diverse regions, and many surfers, artists, and musicians that call this great state home. Go to www.belowNEPTUNE.com to see the Full Circle trailer.

Support local business and check out Ventura based company, WaveTribe. They are getting Eco-friendly with a new recycled leash and what they are calling the world’s first hemp/recycled board bag.

What’s your surf spot worth? Help us find out. Researchers at UCLA are conducting a survey of surfers who surf at California surf spots to evaluate their worth. You can help by visiting this link and filling out the survey: http://www.beachology.com/surf. Your participation can help us better protect and manage California surf spots in the future.

On Sunday, August 31st, “Surf Talk Radio” discusses surfer’s ear and wave pools. To get more info on where and when go to www.surftalkradio.com.

Letter of the Week: Anyone who surfed the Cove at C street around Monday, July 7th, or Tuesday the 8th, who may have become ill following their surf? The water was very red tide like with a metallic taste, gave me burning eyes. I spent 3 weeks on antibiotics and 3 days in the hospital with an infection following my surf. Any input from fellow pollution victims would be appreciated. Contact Leezur at Leezur@hotmail.com.

Just a reminder: Keep all valuables home or well hidden. There have been vehicle break-ins as recent as August 11th at Solimar and Mondos. If you see any suspcious vehicle take down the license plate numbers and call the Ventura Sheriff.

LOST AND FOUND - Did you lose your board or gear? Submit date, time place and 5 word description and we'll post it in Local Knowledge.

If you had a board stolen lately, please check Craigs List surfboards for sale regularly. Some jerk might be trying to make a buck. Thanks to the surf mom who gave us the heads up.

Lost: black booties, small women's sunday aug 17th at silver strand ?beach. please contact at 805-985-7975

Lost: black o’neill booties with hole on the top of the right one at c street parking lot in ventura. Lost august 5th, a little after noon if found please get in contact with me at cabwj@hotmail.com.

Stolen: My O'neill wetsuit (all green), 6'0 stoneman with volcom team stickers, and two victoria skim boards were stolen from my house my number is 709-4324 if anyone has any information.

Lost: Silverstrand/Channel Islands - blew off my truck 6/22: 9' Single Fin Envelopment - Name on bottom Brian Sinklier. Email localknowledge@surfline.com

Found: wetsuit at C st. on 6/7/08. Describe it to claim it. Contact: 4lifelongfitness@cox.net

Stolen: 5.2.2008 between 9am and 11:45am at Santa Clara Rivermouth. They busted the lock on my snugtop snaked my practically new 5'10 Channel Islands Fishcuit, and my Rip Curl F-Bomb wetsuit. REWARD! atomicdigitalmedia@earthlink.net

Found: 4/16/08 (Wednesday) - kid's wetsuit and sweat shirt found at Ventura Point/C - Street upper lot. Call with description to claim: (805) 302-0823

Have some local news or events? Please submit TWO WEEKS in advance to localknowledge@surfline.com.

Our friends at Phix Doctor are mailing FREE Disposable Ding Repair Kits to all US residents. All you pay is $1.95 S&H. Go to www.phixdoctor.com to order yours today.

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Cam/Tech questions.

Shark research.

Surfing Etiquette Guide.

Santa Barbara Water Quality
Ventura Water Quality Ralph Collier will host an upcoming, free, one-hour Teleconference, "Sharks: Encounters, Myths and Mysteries" with special guest Tom Larkin on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM(Pacific). While he was surfing off Huntington Beach on Friday, March 7, 2008, Tom and his surfboard got up close and personal with a 15’ Great White Shark (See Pacific Coast Shark News 2008). To participate in this call, here's all you need to do: Right now, send an email to: Ralph@SharkResearchWorldwide.org and put the word “Conference” in the subject line of your email. That’s it. There is no need to write a message. He will send you all the details.

Surfline recently launched a new community section where organizations like surf teams, surf shops, brands, and clubs can easily build and manage a community page on Surfline to better communicate with their audiences, promote their events, and generally get more exposure on Surfline. There’s a back-end admin system that is really easy to use so you can upload photos and videos, create event schedules, have a latest news section, set up a blog, upload an ad banner at the top to brand the page, and change the background colors. A community page is also an easy way for people to interact by uploading their own photos/videos, posting blog questions, etc. For more info or if you are interested in setting up a community page on Surfline for your organization, please send an email to Baylee@surfline.com.