A Carlsbad beach lost most of its sand in less than 2 weeks – SF Gate

At the center of the uncertainty for upcoming beach nourishment projects is the Federal Emergency Management Agency — better known as FEMA — where policy changes, funding delays, and broader federal debates about disaster response are creating unknowns for coastal communities nationwide, including those on the Outer Banks…
California is battling the Trump administration over coastal protection – the San Francisco Chronicle

The stakes are huge…