Shared use is not working for the La Jolla children.There’s a small anti-access group who persist in harassing and driving off the people. They meet each week to yell at and intimidate people outside the rope. They put up a sign on the beach that says “Beach Closed.” They do this intentionally to disturb the beachgoers and incite other people to join in. People are flushed out of the water and not allowed to swim, work on their tans and warm themselves after a swim. Mothers are not able to nurse their children. This harassing behavior jeopardizes the very survival of the beach. It is illegal to “harass” the people — a term defined in California State law as “any act of pursuit, torment or annoyance which has the potential to disturb a person or persons.” Laws like the CCC (California Civil Codes) and the city ordinance against disturbing people are not enforced. On a recent Sunday, six policemen in full uniform did nothing while people were harassed for hours. The City Council needs to ensure the “Shared Use Beach Policy” to preserve Children’s Pool Beach and protect this wonderful man-made resource for all to enjoy. The time to take action is NOW!! — David Livingston lives in Point Loma.







