Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers
An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.
Massive waves hit California coast, leaving at least 1 person dead and 2 missing
The Santa Cruz County Sherriff's Office believes a large wave pinned him there. The man was rescued and taken to the hospital, here he later died, according to reports. Start the day smarter.
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and another was missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.Santa Cruz County officials said California State Parks and Fire crews went to Sunset State Beach around 11:30 a.
Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, pier partially collapses
A man died on a Santa Cruz beach Monday after being pinned under debris washed up by a large wave, authorities said. Another man has been reported missing.
Massive Waves Pound California Coast, One Person Dead
At least one person is dead and one reported missing amid massive surf that pounded parts of the California coast Monday, including Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay area. The waves were fueled by the latest in a series of storms to hit the West Coast in recent days.
Big waves slam Southern California beaches, more massive surf on the way
Waves showed up at the novelty surf spot, platform Esther off Seal Beach. Surf this week is expert only, so it’s best to stay on shore.
One Dead, One Missing In Massive California Waves Fueled By Storm
Two people were rescued when a pier in California collapsed amid high surf. The death of another person is being blamed on the waves.
At least 1 dead after massive waves batter Northern California coast
At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was rescued and taken to the hospital where he later died.
Portion of California pier crumbles into the ocean amid heavy waves
A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier,
Alert: Man dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West Coast
Man dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West Coast. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
UPDATE: High surf advisory affecting California until early Sunday evening – breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet anticipated
On Tuesday at 12:13 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a high surf advisory. The advisory is for San Luis Obispo ...
Powerful waves rip another piling off SLO County pier as high surf pounds Central Coast
Elsewhere in the state, at least one pier partially collapsed and people were swept away by strong ocean currents.
High surf turns deadly in California as powerful waves destroy part of Santa Cruz Pier, prompt water rescues
Dangerous waves brought down part of the Santa Cruz Pier on Monday and prompted multiple water rescues from the Pacific Ocean ...
UPDATE: High surf warning affecting California until Tuesday evening – breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet expected
An updated high surf warning was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA on Sunday at 12:59 p.m. valid from 4 p.m. until Tuesday ...