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What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?

By Evan Quarnstrom|2026-03-16T09:40:54-07:00March 8, 2026|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, climate change, erosion, Featured, Its beach, Santa Cruz City Council, Steamer Lane, storms, West Cliff Drive|

Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion

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Lighthouse Point can’t catch a break from erosion

By B. Sakura Cannestra|2026-01-28T16:05:44-08:00January 25, 2026|Tags: B. Sakura Cannestra, City of Santa Cruz, climate change, erosion, Featured, Santa Cruz City Council, Steamer Lane, storms, West Cliff Drive|

Worsening storms threaten iconic surf spots and historic monuments on West Cliff

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Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections

By Jesse Kathan|2025-04-28T16:49:17-07:00April 28, 2025|Tags: beaches, City of Santa Cruz, climate change, environment, erosion, Featured, Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz City Council, West Cliff|

Meeting set for Thursday

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Are Santa Cruz County governments prepared for sea-level rise?

By Jesse Kathan|2025-05-01T10:59:49-07:00January 31, 2025|Tags: beaches, City of Santa Cruz, climate change, coastal erosion, environment, erosion, explainer, Featured, Jesse Kathan, Monterey Bay, Rio Del Mar, weather, West Cliff|

Map shows 6 feet of potential rise in 75 years

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5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-11-22T18:06:01-08:00November 20, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, cycling, Don Iglesias, erosion, Featured, Gary Griggs, Jesse Greenspan, Nathan Nguyen, ocean, Steamer Lane, surfing, Tiffany Wise-West, walking, West Cliff|

Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities

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One-way traffic on West Cliff quashed by Santa Cruz City Council

By Jesse Kathan|2024-08-13T17:00:42-07:00April 9, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, climate change, environment, erosion, Featured, Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz City Council, transportation, West Cliff|

Grant application will not be made for pilot program

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West Cliff survey favors fewer cars, more recreation

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-02-02T09:48:12-08:00February 1, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, environment, erosion, storms, West Cliff, West Cliff Drive|

Priorities outlined for crumbling Santa Cruz asset

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‘Living shoreline’ concepts try to stem storm damage on Santa Cruz County coast

By Jesse Kathan|2023-11-15T15:56:06-08:00October 6, 2023|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, climate change, environment, erosion, Jesse Kathan, storms, West Cliff|

Dune restoration, other measures possible

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Amid West Cliff repairs, more diverse group wanted for coastal vision in Santa Cruz

By Jesse Kathan|2023-11-15T15:56:20-08:00September 27, 2023|Tags: downtown Santa Cruz, environment, erosion, Fred Keeley, Jesse Kathan, Matt Huffaker, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz Warriors, storms, West Cliff, Westside|

Plus: Warriors arena lease extended

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Input wanted on 50-year vision for West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz

By Jesse Kathan|2025-04-27T15:28:18-07:00August 18, 2023|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, climate change, erosion, Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz City Council, sea level rise, storms, West Cliff Drive|

Coastal armoring, retreat strategies, goals to be considered

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Storm damage tops $27 million in unincorporated Santa Cruz County

By Stephen Baxter|2023-01-13T19:04:18-08:00January 10, 2023|Tags: Capitola wharf, City of Capitola, City of Santa Cruz, erosion, Felton, Flood, San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz County, Seacliff, storms, West Cliff Drive|

Governor visits, most evacuations lifted

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Train options push ahead for Santa Cruz County rail corridor

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:49:29-08:00February 4, 2021|Tags: Aptos, Aurelio Gonzalez, bus, City of Capitola, City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, Donna Meyers, Eduardo Montesino, environment, erosion, Greg Caput, Highway 1, La Selva Beach, light rail, Live Oak, Manu Koenig, Mike Rotkin, rail corridor, Randy Johnson, Sandy Brown, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Santa Cruz Metro, sea level rise, train, transportation, UCSC, Zach Friend|

Business plan to detail potential money sources