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 man was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. About 30 minutes south, at Marina State Beach, Marina police and fire personnel responded to a water rescue incident around noon Monday,
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
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.
Huge waves batter California coast; man dies, another missing
LOS ANGELES >> Northern California braced for another day of deadly waves topping 40 feet Tuesday as officials in Santa Cruz search for survivors and assess the damage from a partial collapse of the city’s landmark pier.
Atmospheric River Update: 25-Foot Waves to Hit California
Average wave heights this time of year are around 5 to 8 feet, meaning the incoming waves will be significantly larger.
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.
One man dead and another missing as California reels from storm's crushing waves
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.
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 ...
Big waves slam Southern California beaches, more massive surf on the way
This will not be the week to hit the waves to learn to surf – and even experienced surfers should use extreme caution in the ...
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 ...
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 ...