Santa Cruz, wharf and high surf warning

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.
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.
Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
City releases interview with lifeguards on Santa Cruz Wharf collapse rescue
While already on alert because of the high surf that hit the Monterey Bay coast Monday, Santa Cruz Lifeguards Lt. Isiah Mullen and Lt. Sam Hofmann, stationed on a Jet Ski in the water near Cowell
Santa Cruz officials warn of donation scams 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.
A Santa Cruz surfer rode potential world-record 108-foot-tall Mavericks wave
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Destructive waves keep thrashing Santa Cruz: 'Mother Nature holds the cards'
Strong storms have pounded Santa Cruz in recent years, most notably collapsing a chunk of its wharf this week. Is it just bad ...
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Santa Cruz lifeguards open up after saving lives in wharf collapse : 'Waves came in and got higher'
RELATED: Santa Cruz officials say lifeguards who witnessed wharf collapse rescued victims All the while, the two lifeguards were still dealing with the powerful waves. "When the waves came in ...
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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 ...
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Strong, Dangerous Waves Return to Northern California Coast Through the Weekend
Days after heavy surf killed at least one man and damaged the Santa Cruz Wharf, large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet ...
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Santa Cruz’s Alo Slebir Describes “Lifetime Day” at Enormous Maverick’s
I talked to a couple of the old timers already, and they were saying that day potentially was the biggest swell ever seen,” ...