Storm collapses Santa Cruz wharf

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.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz still reeling from storm that crippled wharf, damaged harbor
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley reiterated in a news conference that in the coming days, the city’s focus will remain on the immediate response and cleanup effort. However, he added, the city
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.
Santa Cruz officials to update on devastating wharf collapse where victims were rescued
Santa Cruz officials are holding a press conference to update on the 150-section of the wharf that collapsed from powerful waves, sending three into the ocean as debris washed ashore.
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; 3 rescued from water
SANTA CRUZ — Three workers inspecting the Santa Cruz Wharf fell into the choppy ocean waves and had to be rescued after part of the structure collapsed Monday, said city officials who fear the next storm could cause more damage. Two of the victims were rescued from the waters by lifeguards and a third self-rescued, officials 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.
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.
Storm collapses Santa Cruz wharf after activists resist upgrades for nearly a decade
A winter storm carried off the end of the Santa Cruz wharf two days before Christmas, indefinitely shutting down the tourist attraction that houses 17 stores and restaurants. City records show a successful environmental lawsuit from local residents to block repairs and upgrades to the over 100-year-old,
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Santa Cruz won't say for sure whether the collapsed wharf will be rebuilt
On Monday, two people were rescued, and a third swam to safety after a portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed and ...
Destructive waves keep thrashing Santa Cruz: 'Mother Nature holds the cards'
Strong storms have repeatedly pounded Santa Cruz in recent years, most notably collapsing a chunk of its wharf this week. Is ...
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Watch: Large waves surge into Santa Cruz harbor damaging boats during atmospheric river event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - An atmospheric river event that generated storm systems along the West Coast caused the partial collapse of Santa Cruz’s wharf and damaged several boats as a surge of ...