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- Luke Brugnara erected an 8-foot chain-link fence blocking access to Thornton State Beach, with a sign warning of violence.
- San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa confirmed Brugnara's identity.
- Brugnara, 62, has a lengthy criminal history, including fraud and tax evasion.
- Brugnara was briefly jailed on January 22, 2026.
- The Daly City Council will discuss the issue and may refer it to the California Coastal Commission.
