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 officials uncertain about future of storm-damaged wharf
The clean-up effort along the Santa Cruz coastline continued Friday, days after part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed due to pounding high surf as city officials try to assess what their plans might be to rebuild the collapsed section.
'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?
Santa Cruz Wharf and harbor both face major storm repairs
Kevin Ko reports on how Santa Cruz officials are trying to address storm damage that collapsed a section of the pier and sunk multiple boats in the Santa Cruz Harbor.
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.”
Man fishing yards away recalls Santa Cruz Wharf collapsing amid high surf
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
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.
20-to-30-foot waves possible as high surf advisory extended
A high surf advisory for this week has been extended through 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Large ...
Surf City Splash turns 25 on New Year’s Day
The Surf City Splash returns Wednesday for the hundreds eager to take a dip into the Pacific Ocean at high noon. This year ...
First Alert Forecast: High surf warning continues with more light winds and hazy skies
The High Surf Warning for most north and west shores extended until Friday evening. This swell is forecast to slowly taper ...
Northern California Braces for Continued High Surf, Dangerous Conditions
California's northern coast faces 20- to 30-foot waves, prompting warnings after deadly incidents and structural collapses.
High surf advisory for Malibu Coast and Los Angeles until 3 a.m. Monday – breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected
On Thursday at 1:36 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a high surf advisory.
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High surf returns to SoCal beaches
Ventura County could see even higher swells with seven to 11-foot surf. Further north, the Central Coast is looking at up to ...
Surf City dredging project to begin after the holidays
The Banks Channel Shallow Draft Navigation project will increase the width and depth of the channel while 800,000 cubic yards ...
West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow
Nine states from Washington to California to Colorado are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and high surf as new storms ...
High surf returns to LA County beaches, prompting calls for caution
Larger than usual waves are expected to slam Los Angeles County beaches Friday and through the weekend, prompting warnings ...
OB Pier takes another pounding from high surf, loses another piling
The 58-year-old pier, which lost a piling last December, has been closed since it was damaged by high surf in October 2023 ...
Ventura Pier reopens Thursday after closure from high surf
The Ventura Pier reopened Thursday despite a continued high surf advisory for Ventura County beaches through Monday evening.
First Alert: High surf warning issued for another extra large northwest swell
A High Surf Warning has been issued for most north and west shores for another extra-large swell as the winter surf season ...