Sunset magazine and the California Coastal Commission have named state Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, a "coastal hero," according to a news release from the magazine.
Here's what Sunset, which is based in the San Francisco Bay area, has to say about Lownethal in advance of its Sept. 17 issue:
Over the course of his political career, Senator Lowenthal has distinguished himself as a thoughtful, substantive legislator who commands the respect of his colleagues--especially when it comes to protecting the California coast. Lowenthal has helped pass numerous coastal-protection acts and received a perfect 100 percent voting score from the California League of Conservation Voters in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2008.
