Battle for California’s Coastline: Lawsuit Could Impact Billions in Property and Public Beaches
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A legal battle over the construction of a sea wall in Half Moon Bay could have far-reaching implications for properties and beaches along California’s coastline. Last year, a severe storm caused a collapse of bluffs that left the Casa Mira complex, a group of 10 townhouses, vulnerable to the encroaching ocean. The owners obtained an emergency permit to construct a concrete sea wall to protect their homes, but the California Coastal Commission denied their request, citing concerns about the impact on public beaches. In July 2019, the homeowners won a … Read more