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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses in California, city workers rescued
The collapse occurred at 12:45 p.m. PT on Monday "as the result of very strong waves crashing into it," Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said.
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.
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 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.
'Mother Nature holds the cards.' Santa Cruz's 100-year-old wharf keeps getting pummeled
Strong storms have repeatedly pounded Santa Cruz in recent years, most notably collapsing a chunk of its wharf this week. Is it just bad luck that has left the coastal city vulnerable to dangerous surf?
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.
DUI driver crashes in Santa Cruz County; charged with felony under new law
The California Highway Patrol said they arrested a man suspected of driving while "impaired." He faces a felony charge under ...
Watch as heavy surf causes Santa Cruz pier to partially collapse, sending 3 into water
Heavy surf destroyed a portion of Santa Cruz Wharf on Monday afternoon, sending three city works into the water. All three ...
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Deputies arrest a man in connection with drug trafficking in Santa Cruz; Sheriff’s Office
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said that they arrested a 54-year-old man named Juan Basurto Jimenez for allegedly ...
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, ...