Long Beach Coastline Under Siege | California News

0:00So, long beach is dealing with some serious beach erosion right now. Powerful waves fueled by Hurricane Marie Offshore had basically washed away a huge chunk of the sand along the Alamedos Peninsula. We're talking about damage to a popular walkway and even exposing the foundations of homes. Some folks who have lived there for nearly 20 years say they've never seen anything like it. Earlier this week, a bunch of residents had to evacuate their homes on the peninsula because of the flooding. Thankfully, most of them were allowed back after city officials checked out 19 properties. 18 were clear to safe, but one house is still marked with a yellow tag, meaning the owner can only go in for essential items. The city's been working hard to rebuild the sand berm, bringing in bulldozers and dump trucks to pile up sand, but this isn't a new problem. The defenses have been getting hit hard since Sunday. It's a tough situation when nature decides to reclaim the coastline like that. Now here's the kicker. Scientists are saying this is just a taste of what's to come.

1:01One climate expert warned that this fall, and especially this winter, could bring even worse coastal flooding. The real worry is between November and January when conditions might get significantly more dangerous for coastal communities. For now, the damaged walkway remains closed, and the city hasn't said when it'll reopen. They're also still warning people to be careful along the coast because of dangerous rip currents and high tides. It's a good reminder to stay aware and stay safe when you're near the ocean, especially with these kinds of conditions. That's your California News Today update. AI powered and always on.