Santa Cruz, Surf and Wharf

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.
Portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapses after waves hit amid high surf warning
A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday and is floating away after being battered by life-threatening waves that could exceed 30 feet.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz wharf section collapses, sending 3 into sea as high surf slams California coast
People who fell into the water after part of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed Monday were rescued by emergency responders.
Officials reveal reasons why Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed
Today officials explained several reasons why part of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the ocean. Full story:
Santa Cruz officials warn of fundraising scam 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 say end of wharf may not be rebuilt
Days after the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf, the lifeguards behind the rescues of construction workers are speaking about the moments they sprang into action. "Myself and Lieutenant Hofmann could see the wharf collapsing into the ocean,
Santa Cruz wharf collapse: No timeline for reopening, debris cleanup underway
Amid another high surf advisory, Santa Cruz city leaders Friday morning provided an update on the future of the damaged Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
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.
Santa Cruz County man dies after being trapped under debris during high surf
California State Parks says a man is dead after being pulled out of debris Monday. It was called out to Sunset State Beach at ...
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Man killed by storm debris during high surf in Santa Cruz County identified
A Santa Cruz County man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf last week has been identified.
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Santa Cruz County on edge as high surf and flooding threats linger on Christmas Eve
The National Weather Service on Christmas Eve warned of dangerous, large-breaking waves of up to 35 feet in Santa Cruz county ...
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 ...
Part of Santa Cruz pier collapses as coastal city gets pounded by high surf
Three people fell into the water when more than a hundred feet of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the Pacific Ocean on ...
High surf and flooding threats persist in Santa Cruz
Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California’s coast had residents on high alert a day after the partial ...
Watch: High surf causes damage to Santa Cruz Harbor, triggers evacuations
The high surf has caused devasting damage to the Santa Cruz Harbor. The huge swells rolled in on Monday during the day and ...