Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
A retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor said old steel fasteners had been loosening and the structure had been slowly breaking apart for years.
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.
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.”
Santa Cruz officials uncertain about future of storm-damaged wharf
Santa Cruz city officials are keeping climate change in mind as they plan repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf after pounding surf collapsed a section of the popular tourist attraction.
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
Santa Cruz lifeguards open up after saving lives in wharf collapse : 'Waves came in and got higher'
Days after the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf, the lifeguards behind the rescues are speaking about the moments they sprang into action.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz officials warn of donation scams following wharf collapse
City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure's partial collapse.
Santa Cruz officials unsure about future of damaged pier days after section collapsed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the latest update Santa Cruz officials provided about ongoing clean-up of the area near the damaged wharf.
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Flood advisory affecting Santa Cruz County until Sunday midday, according to the NWS
On Sunday at 8:45 a.m. a flood advisory was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ...
Santa Cruz boat owners left reeling after gigantic wave event
Santa Cruzans are reeling this week as a result of the immense damage caused by the gigantic wave event that hit our coast on ...
Destructive waves keep thrashing Santa Cruz: 'Mother Nature holds the cards'
Strong storms have pounded Santa Cruz in recent years, most notably collapsing a chunk of its wharf this week. Is it just bad ...
Central Coast chocolate businesses adapting to rising cocoa prices
Santa Cruz chocolate businesses face challenges due to a global cocoa deficit, leading to increased prices and supply issues.
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Santa Cruz | Conservationists torch trees to save coastal prairies
Rolling hills of grass and wildflowers once blanketed swaths of the state's western edge. Periodic fires set by Native ...
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Santa Cruz Wharf business reeling with impacts during holiday season
The Santa Cruz Wharf, once a destination for tourists for the holiday season, remains closed. Main and Cowell Beaches are open, but some visitors are missing out on their favorite shops. "Every year, ...