Santa Cruz, California

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,
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.
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 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,
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'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.
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.
Cleanup continues after Santa Cruz Wharf collapse, photos captured minutes before
Cleanup efforts continue at the Santa Cruz Wharf after the collapse during high tide last week. Photos were even captured about an hour before the collapse.
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
Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
3 fall into ocean after California wharf partially collapses due to heavy surf from major storm
Two people were rescued and a third swam to safety after a California pier under construction partially collapsed and fell ...
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 ...