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California Coastal Commission Weighs Ouster of Director

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When the California Coastal Commission meets on Wednesday, it will have more on its agenda than just land use permits. In fact, the only thing up for debate is a personnel matter: the future of Commission Director Charles Lester. Members are expected to vote on Lester's possible ouster after more than four years as chief. The exact reasons remain a mystery. But a bipartisan group of critics says it's being driven by pressure by more pro-development commission members.

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