Santa Cruz Wharf reopens after partially collapsing into ocean during high surf
The wharf reopened to visitors and merchants less than two weeks after a dangerous storm's crashing waves collapsed more than 100 feet of the pier into the ocean.
Santa Cruz Wharf Reopens With a Ceremony as Residents, Businesses Celebrate
The iconic wharf reopened Saturday morning after a 150-foot portion collapsed into the water nearly two weeks ago amid a surge of strong waves.
Santa Cruz wharf reopens after partial collapse
Saturday morning marked the reopening of the wharf in Santa Cruz after parts of it collapsed in a coastal storm days before Christmas.
Santa Cruz Wharf reopens for business as questions about its future remain
Two days before Christmas, the Santa Cruz area was hit by the biggest ocean swell in 30 years. The huge waves tore apart a portion of the city's municipal wharf and it has been closed to the public ever since.
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.”
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.
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 to reopen to the public after partial collapse
After a structural assessment was completed of the Santa Cruz Wharf after about 150 feet of the structure’s south end fell into the ocean Dec. 23., the city of Santa Cruz announced Thursday
Santa Cruz Wharf reopens nearly 2 weeks after powerful waves cause partial pier collapse
The Santa Cruz Wharf officially reopened Saturday less than two weeks after a 150-foot section of the pier collapsed into the ocean. The wharf is a popular tourist destination near the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk.
Santa Cruz reopens damaged wharf, seeks help in debris recovery
The City of Santa Cruz is asking the public for help in the removal of debris from the collapse of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
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'What is coming towards us is more serious': Officials worry after Calif. pier breaks
The Santa Cruz pier collapsed Monday afternoon amid dangerous ocean swells, the National Weather Service said.