Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line
A couple hug at North Beach as crumbling seaside bluffs are seen behind them in San Clemente, Calif., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Surfers walk along North Beach in San Clemente, Calif., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Oceanfront homes sit along the coastline near North Beach in San Clemente, Calif., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Oceanfront homes sit along the coastline near North Beach in San Clemente, Calif., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)A surfer walks along North Beach as a Metrolink train travels along the coast in San Clemente, Calif., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved
A couple hug at North Beach as crumbling seaside bluffs are seen behind them in San Clemente, Calif., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
