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California’s beaches are disappearing — San Clemente could need 300,000 truckloads of sand as El Niño threatens an already eroding coast

San Clemente is experiencing significant coastal erosion that is diminishing beach space and threatening infrastructure. The city estimates a sand deficit of about 3 million cubic yards, requiring extensive transportation efforts. Coastal bluffs are unstable, putting homes and a major railway at risk from both waves and landslides. Local officials…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Sea level rise is reshaping a beloved California beach town and threatening a busy rail line

After years of erosion, California is bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of this year’s expected super El Niño

The Independent UK · Sep 27

In 1934, the U.S. Navy took over a California island and inherited a feral goat population; 73 years later, their DNA surprised scientists

San Clemente Island goats, introduced centuries ago, threatened native ecosystems and species. Navy eradication efforts removed thousands of these invasive animals from the island. Genetic research later revealed the goats possessed unique Iberian heritage traits. This finding presented a complex conservation dilemma for wildlife managers. Descendants now survive on farms,…

The Times of India · Aug 8

California landslide halts rail service, homes evacuated

Officials in Southern California say a coastal landslide closed a historic cultural center, shut down rail service in the area and forced the evacuation of nearby residences

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Dramatic drone photos show where land gave way under cliffside residences in San Clemente

LOS ANGELES — Four San Clemente, California, buildings were yellow-tagged Wednesday after a landslide that followed heavy rains.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Gustavo Arellano: How I finally learned to care about Orange County's crumbling coastline

One Friday morning in October, I drove down Interstate 5 to a place I hadn't been in years: San Clemente State Beach.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Popular Rail Line, Beachfront Homes Threatened By Coastal Erosion In California

Coastal erosion is threatening beachfront homes and a popular railroad route in San Clemente, California

Zenger · Oct 22, 2022

Passenger service between San Diego and Orange counties could remain suspended through end of the year

SAN DIEGO — Work to protect the railroad tracks on an unstable slope in San Clemente now is expected to stop all passenger train service between San Diego and Orange counties through at least mid-December.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

On the Orange County coast, voters fume about gas prices but fear for climate's future

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. — When Amy Sibley heads to the Costco here from her home in nearby San Clemente, her best friend, Lisa Miller, tags along — to save gas money.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 5, 2022

Amtrak suspends San Diego-Los Angeles service due to shifting ground

Metrolink also suspends trains because ground underneath stretch of seaside track in southern California has shifted

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2022