California lawmakers want to build more affordable housing on the coast. Why it's controversial
Briefly

Access is not just about giving someone a chance to go and visit the beach on a Sunday afternoon. It's about living there, too. And right now, the coast is very exclusive.
Today, true access to the coast - which also means the opportunity to live on the coast - is very limited unless you are a rich person.
The Coastal Commission's main function is to protect public access to California's beaches and its ecosystems from the effects of climate change and overzealous developers.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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