Three years after storms significantly damaged amenities at Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, major rebuilding efforts won’t break ground until at least 2028, with larger projects unlikely before 2030.
Storms 2023: Road to Recovery
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Boulder Creek workshop aims to help county residents hit by 2023 flooding apply for home loan assistance
The Golden State Finance Authority will host a workshop Oct. 20 in Boulder Creek to help Santa Cruz County residents affected by flooding during the devastating 2023 winter storms apply for up to $300,000 in forgivable home loans through the ReCoverCA HomeBuyer Assistance Program.
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Flood victims’ lawyers in Pajaro levee lawsuit to seek tens of millions from state, local governments
Pajaro Valley flood victims are still waiting for relief, and the over 1,000 plaintiffs suing the government agencies are inching closer to their day in court, or a settlement.
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His home was devastated by winter storms, she offered to help. Now, they’re engaged.
Benjamin Short wasn’t expecting to find the love of his life after his home was damaged during the January 2023 winter storms. But after Lookout published a story about Short’s plight, the unexpected happened.
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Floods wrecked these farm towns. Nearly 2 years later, most California aid hasn’t reached people
Floodwaters devastated the small communities of Pajaro and Planada in early 2023. California gave each town $20 million to recover – but as residents face another winter, much of the aid has yet to reach them.
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KAZU wins Edward R. Murrow Award for flooding coverage
The newsroom of public radio station KAZU was recently recognized with a 2024 national Edward R. Murrow Award for its coverage of flooding that devastated Santa Cruz County last year.
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Last year’s storms hurt Santa Cruz County’s strawberry production, other crops
The severe storms and flooding that hit the region in 2023 had a significant impact on the production of berries and other crops in Santa Cruz County, according to a report the county released Friday. In 2023, the total estimated gross production value was $654,710,000, a 1.8% decrease from 2022.
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Input sought on future of Seacliff and New Brighton beaches
California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host a community workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, to share information about the future of Seacliff and New Brighton state beaches, which were badly damaged by storms in early 2023.
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West Cliff: Santa Cruz hopes to turn 50-year vision into 5-year plan
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking public input at three upcoming community meetings as it develops a “five-year roadmap” for West Cliff Drive that aligns with a “50-Year Community Vision” unveiled earlier this year.
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Capitola Wharf grand reopening marks end of yearlong renovation project
The Capitola Wharf is set to reopen to the public on Sept. 25 following a yearlong renovation project. The community has invested heavily in the rebuild, raising $425,000 for additional features and participating in an art installation for the wharf’s gate.