“George and I are the old school,” Sharlee McNamee, 73, says of herself and her husband, 76. “We think you should be able to dispose of your property as you see fit, as long as you’re not harming anyone else. You should be able to do that without anyones OK.” (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
The Coastal Commission says the sign that reads “George’s Beach” makes the area look like a private beach, a notion the McNamees dispute, saying beachgoers often use their tables and rinse off under their shower. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
If the McNamee’s lose their appeal, they’ll be forced to remove their picnic table, grill, even their flower garden, or face a fine of $6,000 a day for not complying. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
