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SCNA in the News

  • Nudists claim discrimination after being banned from pool in Huntington Beach

    Huntington Beach pool and gym front

    Los Angeles Times article by Anthony Clark Carpio on the fight for equal protection for naturists in Orange County, CA. SCNA members were an active voice in the public hearings. 01/21/2016 (Includes video from KCBS-TV Los Angeles)

  • Nudists protest ban from Huntington Beach city gym

    Huntington Beach pool and gym front

    Orange County Register article by Greg Mellen on the effort for freedom at the Huntington Beach City Gym and Pool 01/20/2016

  • Radio Interview

    From 06/22/2007 , a 20-minute discussion on local talk radio show about SCNA, social nudism, and nude beaches. (MP3 format)

  • Too Much To Bare?

    Naturist on Bates Beach with signs and brochure

    A front-page story from 8/11/2009 by Susannah Lopez in the Santa Barbara Independent about social nudity and the need for more clothing optional beaches in the area.

  • Naked Ambition

    VC Reporter Magazine Cover with naturist overlooking Beach

    7/3/2008 cover story in the VC Reporter magazine.

  • Get Naked, Be Happy

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    7/10/2008 editorial from the VC Reporter supporting our efforts to restore Bates Beach.

  • Restoration of Nudist Beach Sought

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    6/5/2007 front page story in the Ventura County Star.

  • South Coast Nudists’ $2 Bill Campaign

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    06/25/2007 story in Santa Barbara Independent.

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