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Can 700,000 cubic yards of sand save San Clemente's threatened railway from El Nino?

Can 700,000 cubic yards of sand save San Clemente's threatened railway from El Nino?
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The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved an extensive package aimed at fortifying the vulnerable railway along San Clemente's coast, while also attempting to protect the area's shrinking beaches. A hallmark of the permit includes a historic replenishment of sand.

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