Though last Saturday’s surge caused limited damage to Santa Cruz Harbor, and much has already been repaired, officials estimated the total bill at $6.5 million.
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Tsunami advisory issued for California coast; beaches closed, waves expected
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Volcanic eruption creates tsunami-related flooding in Santa Cruz
A volcanic eruption near New Zealand caused massive waves to inundate the island nation of Tonga and continue on to the West Coast. The National Weather Service issued an advisory and local officials are urging caution. The Santa Cruz Harbor area saw significant flooding and an early-morning surfing contest had to be canceled.
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Will winter storms end California’s drought? Officials conduct first snow survey
Storms in December pushed California snowpack to 160% of average, giving a boost to the state’s drought-depleted water supplies.
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‘We need more safe spaces’: As more weather approaches, city, homelessness advocates seek solutions
With another stretch of inclement weather on the way, the city of Santa Cruz looks to mitigate the impact on the unhoused — particularly those rooted at the Benchlands encampment along the San Lorenzo River.
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Winter storm slams Northern California before heading south
Forecasters said the storm in Southern California will be “significant,” with as much as 3 inches of rain in coastal areas and up to 5 inches in the foothills and mountains.
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Santa Cruz County bracing for heavy rain, wind
A storm caused by an atmospheric river is set to hit the area early Sunday morning, dumping up to 3 inches of rain in urban areas and nearly twice that in the coastal ranges.
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Record rains transform a parched California, but ending drought remains elusive
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Heavy rain unleashes mud, debris flows in Northern California areas burned by wildfire
Heavy rain in Northern California unleashed mud and debris flows and shut down at least one critical highway by Sunday morning.
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Not even record-breaking rainstorm will end California’s drought, experts say
After the storm passes, the drought plaguing much of the state will remain, potentially improving in some areas but worsening in others.