PAUL ROGERS: ‘Ending years of controversy and debate, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law phasing out the use of giant ocean fishing nets used to catch swordfish, but blamed for accidentally killing sea turtles, dolphins and other sea creatures. The bill, SB 1017 by state Sen. Ben Allen, D-Redondo Beach, requires the state to … Continue reading California bans giant ocean fishing nets blamed for killing sea turtles, whales