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“I have to admit I was rather surprised when I picked up a copy of your fine paper and learned that I was suing the city of Laguna Beach. (“Skateboarding Ban OK’d on 8 Steep Streets,” April 8). I wish staff writer Rita Robinson had taken the time to get her facts straight before making such an accusation because, well, accusing anyone of threatening a lawsuit on the front page of a newspaper is a pretty serious thing to do. I now have to question the accuracy of future articles I read that are written by Ms. Robinson, but we’ll save that for another discussion.

At least she quoted me correctly. I did say, “If you ban hills in the city…”    More

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Seeking the best amateur BMX riders across the country, the Gatorade Free Flow Tour today announced the complete BMX schedule for the 2011 season. Hosting a total of 13 contests at 11 parks this summer, the Tour officially kicks off May 22 in Santa Rosa, Calf. at Ramp Rats. Registration for all events is now open at gatoradefreeflowtour.com. “Kicking off the seventh season of the summer Gatorade Free Flow Tour is a major success in our support of up-and-coming talent in skateboarding and BMX,” said Carla Hess, action sports team manager for  …  Details

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