Hurricane Marie’s Coastal Toll | California News

Hurricane Marie unleashed surf dreams and coastal chaos in Southern California, delivering record-breaking waves while shredding beaches, homes, and safety infrastructure. Lifeguards pulled off over 200 rescues in Newport Beach alone during the holiday weekend — a staggering number amid an already hectic summer. The storm exposed dangerous drop-offs up to eight feet deep, scattered debris, and even damaged sewer lines, forcing closures at iconic spots like San Onofre and Crystal Cove. With erosion levels unseen in decades, officials scramble to clean up while hoping winter swells might naturally replenish lost sand — but for now, it’s a massive recovery mission after...