More rocks, less sand Recently, Crystal Cove State Park resembled a construction zone, with crews working around the clock to form large sand berms to protect historic wooden cottages clustered on sand between the ocean and highway.
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Cindy Carcamo,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Nov. 2026
And that means looking beyond the traditional single-family house to a wide mix of options, such as apartments, townhomes, smaller accessible homes and accessory dwelling units like spaces above garages or backyard cottages.
The fire broke out in a house near 86th Street and Colfax Avenue, in a neighborhood of frame workers' cottages, bungalows, and two-flats.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Oct. 2026
The bungalows are the roomiest accommodation, outfitted for families and large groups with two bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen, and gas fireplaces.
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