> California not only has faced up to the 21st-century challenges, but it’s begun to seriously adapt to them. I would disagree with this point with one particu

> California not only has faced up to the 21st-century challenges, but it’s begun to seriously adapt to them. I would disagree with this point with one particular exception. Most coastal communities keep pushing the eroding cliffs problem down the road. At-risk property values will likely plunge, and these beachfront properties tend to be among the most expensive. Managed retreat options are not popular with voters in coastal communities.