KTVU FOX 2 Hundreds say farewell to iconic Santa Cruz County pier damaged by recent storms Hundreds gathered at Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz County Saturday to say their goodbyes to a. The shark was reportedly about 8 or 9 feet long, and was spotted swimming around the cement boat at Seacliff State Beach. This is a great place for sunbathing or walking the sandy shores of Monterey Bay in either direction. Families were encouraged to bring their own buckets, gloves and trash grabbers to remove anything in the sand harmful to the environment. Albert Einstein said, In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.. We lost all utilities, we lost all the underground stuff. The two have been coming to the beach for an annual family reunion every August for about 40 years. Its definitely sentimental and I have lots of fond memories with my family and friends.. Gavin Newsom earlier this week, Panetta also made a stop in Capitola, where storm damages similarly had taken a significant toll on both the Capitola Wharf and village businesses. There is a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs. Kuhlman said the Watsonville-based construction company is collaborating with State Parks for projects in Seacliff and Half Moon Bay and the work is funded through grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. In good times and bad people come out. Seacliff State Beach Pier decimated by waves, Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. 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Storm recap: A foot of snow fell on the Santa Cruz Mountains, closing Highway 17. A recovery fund is under way for Seacliff State Beach, an iconic stretch in Santa Cruz County, after a series of storms devastated the area. See also: Report on KSBW Video from Recent Shark Sighting Last month, President Joe Biden and Gov. Thankfully federal disaster funding is on its way. Seacliff State Beach Pier decimated by waves 1 January 5, 2023, 12:37 PM Seacliff State Beach Pier decimated by waves Recommended Stories BuzzFeed News Aubrey Plaza Looked Visibly Angry. Both piers will be closed until further notice. Amongst all of our offices, weve been in assessment mode, Addis said. "This is really a broad scope were looking at. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Several atmospheric river storms and a violent tidal surge ripped away more than half of the wooden pier in January, permanently detaching it from its partner, the iconic Cement Ship. He hails from the Midwest and now proudly calls the Bay Area home. Occasionally, we reject letters simply because weve had so many on the same subject. State Parks announced its cleanup and recovery plans for the treasured local park and pier last week, saying those efforts would begin this week and pier demolition would take place before the end of February. Every bathroom got inundated and smashed. Continuing landslides at the beach bluffs on the inland side of the campground have created road access issues and crews are planning to remove hazardous debris later this month in hopes of restoring limited public access. Three Bay Area men, including justice reform activist, plead guilty in Norteo RICO murder case, Californias hardest to book campground isnt in a famous park. Hundreds clean up Seacliff Beach and say farewell to pier. "People are shocked," Santa Cruz Public Safety Superintendent Gabe McKenna told SFGATE on Tuesday. We just dont have all the info from our assessment." Following a path through Santa Cruz County similar to that of California Gov. Great white shark numbers up significantly in Monterey Bay Warming waters have attracted juvenile white sharks off Aptos, near shoreline, new research shows A great white shark swims between. SANTA CRUZ (CBS SF/BCN) A local nonprofit this week started a recovery fund for Seacliff State Beach, an iconic stretch in Santa Cruz County, to help the area after a series of storms wrecked it. Weather | We used to race on the pier and I learned to roller skate here, said Gonzalez. Farewell ceremony at the conclusion of the cleanup. PK reports on health, transportation and the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for the Sentinel. (Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel) "Seacliff State Beach has been. The person who posted the video, TheJaimeRose, said the video was taken near Seacliff State Beach. But the future of the benches remains uncertain. As soon as we have a date that is finalized (for the pier) we will be updating media outlets and the public so that people can know what to expect, said Burgess. They came to honor the beach by cleaning it up and to say goodbye to the pier before its demolished. "I dont think there was a park that didnt incur some sort of damage," McKenna said, referring to Santa Cruz County and San Mateo County. Weather | Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos For more information, call (831) 685-6444 or 685-6500 The nonprofit said that the seawall that was in front of the seawall was destroyed and estimates that it would cost over $30 million to rebuild the pier and the seawall. "We've lost so much pavement and underground utilities there. Ive got pictures and posters of the pier in my home and its been a calming force for the area through thick and thin, its been there forever. Jackie Morris-Lopez of San Juan Batista was out cleaning up with her 86-year-old mom, Eleanor Lopez. State Parks looks forward to working with the community, scientists, and environmental stewards to build resilience to sea-level rise and extreme event impacts so that more generations can continue to fall in love with Seacliff State Beach.. Thomae had been paddling his kayak on Tuesday as he came across and photographed four great white sharks close to the shore of Seacliff State Beach in Aptos. According to a State Parks release, assessments of the remaining pier structure determined that it is in a state of imminent collapse and plans have been made to take it down later this month. It just reminds me that all things change and the nature of things is that theyre impermanent so we should just enjoy the moment, and each other and appreciate what we have now.. Santa Cruz County beachgoers love the landmark and the famous "cement ship" it leads to, the SS Palo Alto. Damage from an atmospheric river at Seacliff State Beach on Jan. 10, 2023. So, sometimes you're having issues and you might go and sit at the bench and talk," she said. "The damage from this past January was pretty immense. "Seacliff State Beach is one of the most popular in Santa Cruz County and the greater Bay Area. Seacliff State Beach's pier in Santa Cruz County, however, was no match for a series of storms that pounded the state and left it in ruins, McClatchy News reported. I remember my uncle had a slingshot and he would launch water balloons. California storm destroys popular Santa Cruz beach area, images show. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Article Topic Follows: News Avery Johnson Leading several elected federal, state and county representatives on a tour of the beach shortly before the afternoon high tide later Friday, Spohrers assessment of the beloved beach and campgrounds offered a grim appraisal for those hoping for a quick recovery for the park. Asked why the state and federal leaders were pushing for the disaster declaration so quickly, in light of Newsoms comments, Addis said state legislators were able to get the Central Coast voice heard this week, she felt. Weather | Weather | Wet weather across Bay Area expected to continue through Tuesday night as temperatures drop A photo of the iconic World War I SS Palo Alto should be on your bucket list. and you've reached the beach, you can feel free to plop yourself down and enjoy. As destructive and powerful storms are forecast to come one after another this week, crews must plan ahead for assessment and cleanup, he added. Later, half of the pier and the historic ship were closed to the public a state they remained in prior to last weeks historic storm. The popular pier there is on its last legs. The picnic area, bathrooms and seawall were also badly damaged during the storms. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. 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