Santa Cruz, California and Pier

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,
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.
3 People Rescued After California Wharf Dramatically Collapses into the Sea: 'Evacuate Immediately'
Two contracted engineers and a city project manager fell into the ocean when the wharf partially collapsed at around 12.45 p.m. local time on Monday, Dec. 23
Part of Santa Cruz Wharf in California Collapses in High Surf
Three people were rescued from the wharf. The powerful surf also fatally trapped a man under debris on a beach in Santa Cruz, the authorities said.
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses as storms pound California coast; fear of ‘additional’ losses
: Tourist businesses that dot the wharf are reeling from the sudden prospect of indefinite closure. Track which Santa Cruz businesses are impacted here. Part of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf collapsed into the ocean on Monday as powerful winter storms pummeled the California coast,
California's Santa Cruz Wharf closed indefinitely after partial collapse, officials say
The famed Santa Cruz Wharf on the California coast will remain indefinitely closed until further notice after part collapsed this week with city leaders fearing for its future due to growing effects of climate change.
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.”
Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean
Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California whar f partially collapsed. Officials said the people had minor ...
Major storm pounds California’s central coast, blamed for man’s death and partially collapsing pier
A major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a ...
California’s piers may not be able to withstand climate change
Climate change continues to worsen the coastal storms that batter California's aging piers. The result is frequent and ...