Posted on November 10, 2025
TODAY, WE HAVE PART SIX in a seven part series looking at sea level rise in California. From the San Diego / Tijuana Border all the way up to Humboldt Bay, we’re visiting some of the people and places that are dealing with flooding, coastal erosion, and pollution… all made worse by rising tides.
Last year, San Francisco voters said yes to Prop K: A ballot measure to permanently close the Great Highway on the west side of the city, and turn it into a park.
Proponents of Prop K argued that coastal erosion and sea level rise would eventually make The Great Highway undrivable. Advocates saw it as an opportunity to adapt, rather than resist that reality.
KALW’s emergency and disaster preparedness reporter, Wren Farrell visited the new park on opening day to learn more.
PHIL GINSBURG: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to Sunset Dunes!
Cheering, clapping
REPORTER: Despite the drama surrounding its inception, Sunset Dunes felt like a big outdoor party on opening day.
