The City of Long Beach announced a series of actions aimed at protecting residential neighborhoods from accelerating coastal erosion. Measures include importing sand to replenish the shoreline, repairing the local boardwalk, and developing a long‑term protection plan.
City officials said the erosion problem has worsened under a strong El Niño weather pattern, which has intensified storm activity and sea‑level rise along Southern California beaches. The new initiatives are intended to counter the faster shoreline loss affecting the area.