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A dispute over sand removed from one of Malibu’s most exclusive beaches has led billionaire businessman Mark Attanasio to agree to donate a $2 million beachfront property for public use. The Milwaukee Brewers owner faced allegations that his construction team excavated sand from Broad Beach and transported it to his nearby property during development work in 2024. Mark Attanasio, the billionaire owner of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team, became involved in a dispute after his construction team was accused of excavating sand from Broad Beach in 2024.
Following an investigation by the California Coastal Commission, Attanasio agreed to return the sand, restore damaged coastal habitat and provide a separate oceanfront parcel for public recreation. The proposed settlement could create a rare new access point along Malibu’s heavily developed coastline. Workers allegedly used heavy machinery to remove sand from the public shoreline and transport it to his beachfront property as part of a development project. The work prompted a lawsuit and an investigation by the California Coastal Commission. Image: Court Documents
