Long Beach Battles Rising Seas | California News

California’s Long Beach is reeling from relentless ocean swells fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Marie, causing catastrophic flooding, boardwalk destruction, and homes teetering on the edge of eroding shores. Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton hit the scene, blasting the governor for inaction and calling for real engineers—not bureaucrats—to fix crumbling defenses. Residents describe scenes worse than any they’ve seen, with decades-old sand berms vanishing under the assault. While emergency crews scramble to reinforce vulnerable zones, the bigger question looms: can this narrow coastal strip survive future storms?

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