Pacifica is grappling with rising sea levels and divided opinions on how to respond
Pacifica: The town is really feeling the heat from climate change. Rising sea levels are putting it at risk, and folks are split on what to do next. Some think building seawalls is the way to go, but scientists warn that’s just a band-aid. Others believe it might be better to just pack up and leave.
In other news, a woman who ran a huge scheme to swipe beauty products from stores across the West Coast has been sentenced to five years in prison. She’s also on the hook for $3 million in restitution to the companies she stole from.
Meanwhile, the wildfires in LA are getting worse, with the death toll now at 16 and another 16 people still missing. Governor Newsom has stepped in, issuing an executive order to speed up reconstruction efforts in the affected areas.
In a surprising twist, incoming vice president JD Vance mentioned there’s a potential deal to buy Greenland from Denmark. And lastly, the Biden administration has rolled out sanctions that could completely stop Russia’s crude oil exports. It’s a lot to take in!
