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.
Santa Cruz lifeguards open up after saving lives in wharf collapse : 'Waves came in and got higher'
Days after the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf, the lifeguards behind the rescues are speaking about the moments they sprang into action.
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.
Santa Cruz won't say for sure whether the collapsed wharf will be rebuilt
Santa Cruz officials on Friday said they're working with engineers to study the collapsed wharf to make sure it's strong and stable before they open it to the public.
Repair Work Left Santa Cruz Wharf Vulnerable to Collapse. A Rebuild Is Uncertain
Work to repair last year’s storm damage to the Santa Cruz wharf likely contributed to its partial collapse, raising questions about the pier’s future as climate change fuels more powerful waves.
Santa Cruz Wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water
The three people were inspecting the wharf when it partially collapsed in strong waves. None were seriously harmed.
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?
Protections for nesting gulls (among other uniquely Californian headaches) delayed repairs to Santa Cruz wharf
When the last 150 feet of Santa Cruz’s iconic wharf plummeted into the ocean Monday, city leaders were still grappling with damage it had sustained two years earlier during back-to-back winter storms.
Reopening of collapsed Santa Cruz wharf remains unclear | West Coast Wrap
Officials say the wharf will not reopen until the city is sure it is safe to do so, and it's not clear whether the collapsed section of the wharf. Plus, a stowaway passed TSA and boarded a Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu.
A Santa Cruz surfer rode potential world-record 108-foot-tall Mavericks wave
Slebir’s wave is not only incredible for its size, but also for its perfect barreling shape and how Slebir rode the entire ...
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Destructive waves keep thrashing Santa Cruz: ‘Mother Nature holds the cards’
To many locals, it feels like Santa Cruz’s picturesque coast is being battered like never before. Waves from strong winter storms and a pair of tsunamis have caused millions of dollars in damage ...
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'This was a record event': Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years
City officials in Santa Cruz are working with state and federal partner agencies to clear a massive debris field that has ...
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Watch: Large waves surge into Santa Cruz harbor damaging boats during atmospheric river event
Several boats appeared to be heavily damaged despite owners' attempts to secure their vessels before and during the event.
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Photo | Epic swells turn Santa Cruz’s Steamer Lane into surfer paradise
The last light of day illuminates a surfer as he flies out of a large wave this week when powerful west swells rolled into ...