Santa Cruz mayor does not commit to rebuilding part of wharf that collapsed into ocean
Mayor, while stressing the value of the wharf in the community, says rebuilding without serious discussions would be “irresponsible.”
'This was a record event': Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years
City officials in Santa Cruz are working with state and federal partner agencies to clear a massive debris field that has stretched 10 miles south to Manresa State Beach, following the collapse of a portion of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Monday.
Repair Work Left Santa Cruz Wharf Vulnerable to Collapse. A Rebuild Is Uncertain
Work to repair last year’s storm damage to the Santa Cruz wharf likely contributed to its partial collapse, raising questions about the pier’s future as climate change fuels more powerful waves.
Santa Cruz wharf collapse: No timeline for reopening, debris cleanup underway
Amid another high surf advisory, Santa Cruz city leaders Friday morning provided an update on the future of the damaged Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Stunning images show Santa Cruz wharf collapse into sea as deadly storm turns pier into splinters
Santa Cruz’s wharf partially collapsed Monday as a powerful storm battered a central California beach, sweeping three people out to sea.
Officials reveal reasons why Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed
Sea lions and a historic ocean swell were on a list of reasons released by officials Friday explaining why part of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed. The wooden wharf is more than 100 years old and extends a half mile over the ocean.
California Pier Collapse Video Shows Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Washed Away
Santa Cruz Wharf's collapse threw three people into the ocean after the National Weather Service warned of waves up to 60 feet.
Seagulls were a factor in collapse of California's iconic Santa Cruz wharf
After part of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the ocean amid powerful waves on Monday, feathered culprits have been found to factor into the pier’s damage: seagulls. Specifically, environmental requirements meant to protect the birds during their nesting season delayed necessary repairs to the 110-year-old structure,
Santa Cruz Wharf Future Is Uncertain After Partial Collapse
"One of the largest swell events" in decades severed the end of the pier. Officials address rebuilding, and a timeline to reopen the rest.
City releases interview with lifeguards on Santa Cruz Wharf collapse rescue
While already on alert because of the high surf that hit the Monterey Bay coast Monday, Santa Cruz Lifeguards Lt. Isiah Mullen and Lt. Sam Hofmann, stationed on a Jet Ski in the water near Cowell
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Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
The wharf remains closed for now but there is a question whether it will be repaired at all. At a press briefing four days ...
Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier
A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally ...
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SANTA CRUZ — Three people fell into the choppy ocean waves after part of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed Monday, city ...
'What is coming towards us is more serious': Officials worry after Calif. pier breaks
Part of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed Monday amid powerful waves along the California coastline, the National Weather Service said on X. Live aerial footage from KSBW-TV shows a portion of the pier ...
As high surf and flooding threats persist, Santa Cruz mayor assess long-term solutions
Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California’s coast had residents on high alert a day after the partial ...