Financial Issues Surface at Privates Beach

Privates, a gated beach in Pleasure Point, is having trouble with its bookkeeping, according to an investigation by a local newspaper.

The Santa Cruz Sentinel audit revealed financial troubles including missing funds, a board member paying insurance costs from the member's own account and an expensive party at a local Chinese food restaurant.  

The beach is managed by the Opal Cliff Recreation District. The board has focused on improving public safety and maintaining a family-friendly beach. 

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