Window For Mavericks Surf Contest Opens
KCRA Monday 2nd January, 2012
The three-month window for the Mavericks big wave surfing contest is open, and while the beach will be closed during the event, organizers will detail at a public meeting how people can watch.The San Jose Mercury News reports that officials on Thursday will hold the meeting to discuss parking and public safety.The beach access ban was caused partly...
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