SANTA CRUZ — With the current storm nearly over while a few clouds still lurk on the horizon, the transition period from wet to dry is underway in Santa Cruz County.

The Santa Cruz wharf collapses in a storm on Dec. 23, 2024. Santa Cruz Fire Department This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM.

The City of Santa Cruz announced plans to remove heavy equipment and woody debris that fell into the ocean after the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in December 2024.

Part of a wharf and other debris floats in the ocean Monday, December 23, 2024, in Santa Cruz, California. The National Weather Service had warned of high waves.

The Santa Cruz wharf collapses in a storm on Dec. 23, 2024. Santa Cruz Fire Department This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM.

SANTA CRUZ — Three workers inspecting the Santa Cruz Wharf fell into the choppy ocean waves and had to be rescued ... said National Weather Service meteorologist ... December 23, 2024 at 2:21 ...

Santa Cruz officials later said that the collapse happened at around 12:45 p.m. The National Weather Service Bay Area X account posted information and video from an X user about the collapse at 1: ...

The National Weather Service confirmed on Saturday that a tornado touched down in Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. "Based on video, photos, firsthand accounts, and radar signatures a tornado ...

Locals love fall in Santa Cruz: September and October – and to a lesser-extent, November – are stacked with special events and festivals, which are characterized by almost perfect weather.

The Santa Cruz Wharf, pictured on May 28, was significantly damaged by high surf in December 2024, leading to a partial collapse. A portion remains closed. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) ...

The Santa Cruz wharf collapses in a storm on Dec. 23, 2024. Santa Cruz Fire Department This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM.