Scenic West Cliff Drive buckles; Biden to visit storm-damaged Santa Cruz coastline
Almost three weeks of heavy rain caused parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz to collapse into the ocean. In addition, about a mile of the road near Lighthouse Field State Beach will probably be closed for the next few months.
Almost three weeks of heavy rain caused parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz to collapse into the ocean. In addition, about a mile of the road near Lighthouse Field State Beach will probably be closed for the next few months.
Neighbors in Santa Cruz work to save road after 30-feet deep sink hole opens up nearby
Just off Highway 17 at the Glenwood Drive exit, neighbors worked to keep a culvert drain from clogging up and flooding the road. If they don't keep it clear, and the road washes out, they will be trapped.
Just off Highway 17 at the Glenwood Drive exit, neighbors worked to keep a culvert drain from clogging up and flooding the road. If they don't keep it clear, and the road washes out, they will be trapped.
Felton Grove evacuated amid severe flooding
The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.
The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.
Car teeters on cliff in Santa Cruz County, 3 occupants rescued
Three occupants of a car teetering over a cliff in Santa Cruz County on Friday were rescued by California Highway Patrol, officials say.
Three occupants of a car teetering over a cliff in Santa Cruz County on Friday were rescued by California Highway Patrol, officials say.
Sinkholes continue to swallow up roadways throughout the Bay
From Daly City to Santa Cruz County, to Oakland, to San Mateo County-sinkholes continue to swallow cars and cause traffic nightmares in parts of the Bay Area after nearly two weeks of relentless rain.
From Daly City to Santa Cruz County, to Oakland, to San Mateo County-sinkholes continue to swallow cars and cause traffic nightmares in parts of the Bay Area after nearly two weeks of relentless rain.
Storm-weary Californians clean up, brace for another torrent
From the San Francisco Bay Area down to Los Angeles, Californians had little time to rest between assessing damage from the last storm and preparing for the next.
From the San Francisco Bay Area down to Los Angeles, Californians had little time to rest between assessing damage from the last storm and preparing for the next.
Man, woman, dog rescued after car careens off Highway 17 embankment
Two people and a dog were rescued Tuesday night during the pouring rain on Highway 17 near Santa Cruz when their car careened about 50 feet down an embankment.
Two people and a dog were rescued Tuesday night during the pouring rain on Highway 17 near Santa Cruz when their car careened about 50 feet down an embankment.
Road's collapse cuts off some Corralitos residents from rest of county
Road's collapse cuts off residents from rest of town in Santa Cruz County.
Road's collapse cuts off residents from rest of town in Santa Cruz County.
California governor tours storm-ravaged Santa Cruz County
Relentless rains and winds have ripped apart the historic pier in Capitola, submerged neighborhoods in Felton Grove and brought down mudslides on Highway 17 – the main route from San Jose to Santa Cruz County.
Relentless rains and winds have ripped apart the historic pier in Capitola, submerged neighborhoods in Felton Grove and brought down mudslides on Highway 17 – the main route from San Jose to Santa Cruz County.
Felton Grove residents bracing for the next round of storms after destructive flooding
A neighborhood in the Santa Cruz Mountains flooded Monday after the San Lorenzo River crested overnight due to heavy rains on Sunday.
A neighborhood in the Santa Cruz Mountains flooded Monday after the San Lorenzo River crested overnight due to heavy rains on Sunday.
California weather: 'Relentless parade' of rain prompts Biden to declare emergency
The latest storm to hit the Bay Area caused major flooding and other damage.
The latest storm to hit the Bay Area caused major flooding and other damage.
Mudslides, flooded river closes Santa Cruz County highways
Santa Cruz County – and the roads to get in and out of the coastal area – were among the hardest hit Monday during the next round of torrential winter rains.
Santa Cruz County – and the roads to get in and out of the coastal area – were among the hardest hit Monday during the next round of torrential winter rains.
Santa Cruz County crews hop on jet skis to rescue stranded homeowners
Crews in Santa Cruz County hopped on jet skis Monday morning to rescue stranded homeowners in Felton Grove from the rising San Lorenzo River.
Crews in Santa Cruz County hopped on jet skis Monday morning to rescue stranded homeowners in Felton Grove from the rising San Lorenzo River.
Capitola in state of emergency after storm knocks out power, historic pier
Residents of Capitola were still without power on Friday afternoon, but a mandatory evacuation order was lifted as of 5:31 p.m., after the atmospheric river slammed their coastal city in Santa Cruz County, where their historic pier was torn apart in the heavy rains and wind. An estimated 50 businesses and about 350 residents in a two square block area are impacted.
Residents of Capitola were still without power on Friday afternoon, but a mandatory evacuation order was lifted as of 5:31 p.m., after the atmospheric river slammed their coastal city in Santa Cruz County, where their historic pier was torn apart in the heavy rains and wind. An estimated 50 businesses and about 350 residents in a two square block area are impacted.
Capitola, Seacliff piers in Santa Cruz County torn apart in storm
Heavy rains and gusting winds ripped through piers in Santa Cruz County, the most visible damage along the coast.
Heavy rains and gusting winds ripped through piers in Santa Cruz County, the most visible damage along the coast.
Felton Grove residents bracing for major mud cleanup after this week's rainstorms
Residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains held a community meeting Monday night to discuss emergency response plans for this week's storms.
Residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains held a community meeting Monday night to discuss emergency response plans for this week's storms.
Santa Cruz County residents prep for heavy rain, windstorm this New Year weekend
Downed trees are another concern for people living in the Santa Cruz Mountains area. When trees go down during a heavy rain and windstorm, power lines can also be damaged, sometimes leaving people without power for days.
Downed trees are another concern for people living in the Santa Cruz Mountains area. When trees go down during a heavy rain and windstorm, power lines can also be damaged, sometimes leaving people without power for days.
19-year-old busted in bogus parking ticket in Santa Cruz
A 19-year-old man designed fake parking tickets and put them on cars near the beach in Santa Cruz last week in the hopes of collecting real payments, authorities said.
A 19-year-old man designed fake parking tickets and put them on cars near the beach in Santa Cruz last week in the hopes of collecting real payments, authorities said.
Video: Good Samaritans, Watsonville police hoist stolen car off 65-year-old cyclist
Watsonville police officers and good Samaritans were able to hoist a stolen car off a 65-year-old cyclist, who was trapped underneath its weight.
Watsonville police officers and good Samaritans were able to hoist a stolen car off a 65-year-old cyclist, who was trapped underneath its weight.
Santa Cruz police discover possible human remains
Santa Cruz police reported possible human remains were discovered Thursday morning.
Santa Cruz police reported possible human remains were discovered Thursday morning.