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How Long Beach became a poster child for California’s clumsy, costly battle against global warming's effects
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Huge waves driven by Super El Nino, high tides, and Hurricane Marie remnants battered the Long Beach Peninsula over Labor Day weekend, overwhelming sand berms and spraying multimillion-dollar oceanfront homes with seawater.
- The intense surf damaged the wooden boardwalk and attracted crowds of onlookers and media, despite road closures and safety warnings from local police.
- Residents like Jim Hickman and Jenn Rinear remain committed to staying despite the risks, valuing their oceanfront homes and connection to the sea over concerns about future damage.
- The Long Beach Peninsula’s struggles highlight the broader challenges California faces in addressing coastal erosion and climate change impacts on vulnerable communities.
