Heres why, Is your local pool closed? Those who need transportation services can call Lift Line at 831-688-9663. Be the first to know all the big, breaking news in Santa Cruz. The Jewish News of Northern California and as an on-call interactive producer for KQED. Early Monday, evacuations were underway and major flooding was reported in the Felton Grove neighborhood and Paradise Park after the San Lorenzo River rose over its banks and flowed out into the surrounding community. More information on Monterey County evacuations can be found here. Several Santa Cruz County state parks close ahead of coming winter storm. Both are treasured Santa Cruz County destinations that were devastated in recent storms. SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, Santa Cruz County Felled trees and power lines choked off roads in the Santa Cruz mountains on Monday, as emergency crews scrambled to help people trapped in flooded homes or cars including a few holdouts who refused to leave. It got at least knee-deep and started seeping into some houses and garages. com, mcabanatuan@sfchronicle.com, rswan@sfchronicle.com, Twitter: @kurtisalexander, @ctuan, @rachelswan. Secure transaction. Rodriguez lives just a couple of blocks away in the town of Pajaro. However, some UCSC faculty, employees and students still face challenges, such as continuing loss of power in other parts of the county where they live, and obstacles to arriving to campus in-person. San Jose man drove off road into Pacific Ocean, arrested for DUI in Santa Cruz: CHP By Bay City News Published June 25, 2023 Updated on June 25, 2023 at 9:12 pm NBC Universal, Inc. And the Kumada-McGowans have been packing valuables and necessities into a trailer, demolishing soaked Sheetrock that will need to be replaced and keeping an eye on the water, which has receded out of their house. Huge waves battered the Santa Cruz coast as a storm brought high surf and flooding to parts of California's Central Coast on Thursday, January 5. Your gift purchase was successful! Hes ridden high-speed trains in Japan, walked in the Transbay Tube, been tear-gassed in Oakland and exposed to nude protesters in the Castro. The presidents action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Merced, Sacramento and Santa Cruz. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. WATSONVILLE, Calif. Evacuation orders were still in place for parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Sunday morning, after a deadly storm led to flooding and mudslides across the Central Coast. Its still worth it, living here, she said. How much will California help pay for Santa Cruz storm repairs? Evacuation orders have been lifted in many parts of the County. Guidelines here. A flood watch remains in effect for almost the entire Bay Area through Monday evening. Ashley Keehn, Santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office spokesperson, said as a result of the overnight storm, first responders had been working to relieve an overwhelming number of calls about downed trees, with one injury in La Selva caused by a downed tree on a home. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The president addressed the region on Tuesday during the Warriors visit to the White House. In Browns Valley near Corralitos, the Via del Sol Bridge collapsed, cutting off a one-lane pathway. Residents should be prepared to be isolated for an extended period of time or consider evacuating the area. "Then we start project worksheets and that's how we get that stuff repaired.". Check your zone at https://t.co/s5GvnC3vMN. MORE: 'Capitola Village is open': Focus on recovery, returning to business in hardest-hit coastal areas. But the most reported area that we saw down trees and wires, and the most impact, was the San Lorenzo Valley, being so incredibly wooded up there.. According to a release posted to the governors social media page, the proclamation will allow the state to respond quickly and support local authorities as the storm develops. There was a problem saving your notification. Gavin Newsom was set to tour storm-damaged parts of Capitola Village on Tuesday afternoon. "We try to prioritize biggest safety issues, then move onto things like potholes.". While the rainfall totals arent as high as previous storms, Goatley stressed that the region remains at risk of flooding due to extremely waterlogged soils. At least six state parks in Santa Cruz County have closed in advance of a massive storm set to hit Wednesday night, according to a notice on the state parks website. Here's a selection of the most dramatic reader photos from across Santa Cruz County. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Ben Pimentels new weekly newsletter covering the biggest technology stories in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and beyond. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. And that's just county infrastructure, said Hoppins, like roads, parks and potentially sewage systems. A dad helps his daughter through the flooded streets in Watsonville on Monday. Check current conditions in Santa Cruz, CA with radar, hourly, and more. According to a statement posted to the citys Facebook page, the declaration will allow it to request vital supplies and equipment assistance from county and state authorities as it recovers from the storm and prepares for a new one set to hit Wednesday afternoon. Hayley Smith covers breaking news in California with a focus on wildfires, drought and climate change. Local agencies are working nonstop to safely open thoroughfares, but some roads still sustain closures. Ive never seen the San Lorenzo flowing like Ive seen it right now, he said. The amount of rainfall recorded in places was remarkable, with more than 10 inches falling in just 24 hours at the Bonny Doon fire station in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The rising waters prompted officials to issue an evacuation warning along the Carmel Valley. He grew up in Boston, moved to Seattle when he was 10 and then attended the University of San Francisco with a major in politics and a minor in journalism. Those killed include a 2-year-old boy who died when a tree fell on his home in Sonoma County last week and two homeless people 40-year-old Rebekah Rohde and 61-year-old Steven Sorensen who died in storm-related incidents in Sacramento County over the weekend, officials said. While authorities advised residents to stay home if possible, many ventured out, and at least a few drivers became stranded in swampy intersections where they had to be pulled out by rescue crews. I dont think Ive ever seen it this bad, Terry said. Update at 9:00 p.m. Tues. Jan. 10: Seacliff State Beach remains closed after catastrophic damage to seawall, pier and campground. D.A. The university is asking instructors who are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to contact their students with their current plans, and students should be monitoring their email for updates from instructors. High surf and wind advisories remained in effect for Tuesday. The San Lorenzo River along Highway 9 on Monday. About 1-2 inches of rain are in the forecast for the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Central Coast. The banks of that creek are prone to flooding whenever a heavy storm clogs the channel with detritus. Susanne Rust is an award-winning investigative reporter specializing in environmental issues. Meteorologist Gerry Dazshares where Thursdays hot spots are expected and Worst weve ever seen: Huge crowds crush Yosemite, Yosemite finalizes controversial rules for climbing El Capitan, Half Dome. This year, the usual Bay Area climate for summer has been lagging. In 1995, he said, the waters came in the middle of the night. In some portions of the service area, high winds, flooding, and soil instability issues have made it unsafe for crews to work, which may lead to extended outages for our customers, the utility said in a statement. Trees, propane tanks, the waves just pushed everything into downtown, he said. Gabriel Greschler is the Santa Clara County and Milpitas reporter for The Mercury News. Eighty-six people had registered at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds evacuation center in Watsonville as of 3:30 p.m. Monday, and representatives of the Red Cross predicted that number would grow. Last week, President Biden announced that NOAA will help out coastal cities with funding to combat weather-related events. After flooding returned Saturday, most parts of the county had a chance to dry out early Sunday before the rain returned. Find fresh-of-air, lively-of-libation adventures in Sonoma, the Santa Lucia Highlands, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. I talked w/folks monitoring flood risk in south Santa Cruz county areas like Watsonville. Mr. Biden is in town to assess what additional federal support is needed. Along Woodland Avenue in Menlo Park, where emergency officials warned that the San Francisquito Creek could flood, sandbags were piled high along the creek edge in segments. Advocates call requirement dangerous, Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Rivers are changed by flooding in short term adjustments, like widening due to excess water and altering course after depositing debris or sediment. Major flooding occurred in the mountains north of Santa Cruz, where floodwaters reached chest-high levels in Felton and elsewhere. Were preparing for an emergency closure of the N/B # 2 lane on Hwy 1 s/of River Street due to removal of this log jam at the freeway over-crossing, as the San Lorenzo River continues to rise. The state is coincidentally experiencing both a drought emergency and a flood emergency, she said. President Joe Biden declared the storm damage in Santa Cruz County a major disaster late Saturday clearing the way for federal aid before a respite from the seemingly constant barrage of. A suspected drunk driver was behind the wheel when his truck went over a cliff and landed in the Pacific Ocean near Santa Cruz on Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster, the statement from the White House read. Born in Berkeley, she graduated from Cal with a degree in rhetoric and is now raising two daughters in El Cerrito. Pajaro River levee system to undergo emergency repairs Wednesday after showing signs of seepage. California Gov. They hoped to stay home as long as possible, as another round of brutal weather loomed. Have something to say? Explaining travel will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, Santa Cruz County is urging residents to stay home if possible as a powerful storm has caused flooding and mudslides Monday. CAPITOLA, Calif. Another in a series of powerful winter storms unleashed heavy rain in Northern California on Monday, causing widespread flooding in Santa Cruz County and beyond as rivers. He said the county has suffered an estimated $27 million in storm damage, mostly to public infrastructure. While we might get a little bit of a break, were not out of the woods yet, warned sheriffs spokesperson Keehn. Residents in several regions of Zayante in North County were issued an evacuation warning Wednesday afternoon as swift winds and heavy rainfall from an approaching storm loomed off the coast. These regions include: PAJ-E015, PAJ-E024, PAJ-E026, PAJ-E027, PAJ-E028, PAJ-E029, CTL-E010, CTL-E014, CTL-E015, CTL-E018, CTL-E019, CTL-E026, CTL-E027, CTL-E028, CTL-E029, CTL-E050, CTL-E051. Most of the impact was in Bonny Doon, Felton and Zayante, he said. All Rights Reserved. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. But hopefully, this is the light at the end of the tunnel.. The zone is SCO-E002 and is southeast of Lompico. Along the Central Coast, in San Luis Obispo County, rescuers on Monday afternoon called off the search for a 5-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters when conditions became unsafe for divers to continue looking, according to the Sheriffs Office. Footage from Gabriel Sandoval shows what he. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Daniel sandbagged the upper bathroom because sewage was coming up the toilet. Days of high surf, high winds and rain have changed the look of the beloved beach towns. We now must ensure that the federal resources are available and accessible to the people and local governments who were hit hard by these storms.. During the parade of storms, parts of Gilroy suffered major flooding on the freeway and surrounding farmland. Knowing just how odd this whole event is, I think the real question is, how does this play out in the future?. As previously communicated, instructors have the authority to make emergency temporary instructional adjustments, including the use of the remote modality, as needed to best support learning. In Watsonville, Manuel Rodriguez stood astride his bicycle on the Pajaro River levee, gazing at the opaque brown water rushing by. Now. Dial 311 for safety advice, 211 to ask questions and 911 for a life-threatening emergency. Hourly Weather - Santa Cruz, CA asOfTime Small Craft Advisory Wednesday, June 28 4:15 am 55 3% 4:30 am 54 3% 4:45 am 54 3% 5:00 am 54 3% Mostly Cloudy feelsLike 54 wind N 2 mph humidity. The boy was swept away as he and his mother were trying to cross a road that had been flooded. The most widespread outages were in the mountains around Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond, as well as Rio Del Mar and around Manresa State Beach. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Here are what maps and charts show, Flooding may turn Monterey peninsula into an island as water cuts off roads, sheriff warns. Michael Cabanatuan is a general assignment and breaking news reporter whos covered everything from wildfires and sports fans to protests and COVID masking requirements. Santa Cruz Weather Forecasts. Jason Hoppin, a Santa Cruz County spokesman, said that as officials evaluated the storm damage, they realized they were going to need to use some of that money for non-river flood repairs in Zone 7A. Ray said just this week, the county got the Small Business Administration to provide small business loans to impacted businesses. Most of the countys evacuation orders were lifted by Saturday afternoon. Radar Update 6:40 AM - The weekend storm system continues to wind down. They fear that will change on Monday night or Tuesday as rains pick up and the Monday morning rains make their way downstream. The crews launched a jet ski to get through water. Areas in the Santa Cruz Mountains are still receiving rain, but the peak of this storm has passed. He said the high surf pushed the swollen rivers waters and debris into the streets. Infohttps://t.co/qRKNmk50rV. The declaration provides assistance to local governments and nonprofits, as well as families and individuals. Mother Nature is unleashing on us, Daniel said. Copper wire thefts on the rise, causing delays for Metros rail lines, Tens of thousands of L.A. County residents could soon lose Medi-Cal coverage. Receive occasional local offers from our website and its advertisers. Flooding and landslides across the region made travel challenging as people evacuated. Nearby, water from the San Lorenzo River lapped over cars, front yards and bungalows that most residents appeared to have fled. This is really straining our resources.". Wed like to thank FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell, CalOES Chief Deputy Lisa Mangat, and their teams for visiting to better understand the scope of damage we are facing throughout our county. "That sum doesn't cover city anything," said Hoppins. Highway 17 southbound was closed on Monday morning from Redwood Drive to Summit Road in Los Gatos because of a landslide. Road impacts from this storm could last for a bit in some areas. Prior to arriving here in 2021, he worked at The Gazette in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he spent nearly a decade covering crime, the military and the public safety net, including health care and social services. At that level, the weather service said, many homes in low-lying areas all along the Carmel River are threatened, including near Camp Steffani, and the Carmel Lagoon area. Around the state, at least 17 people have been killed during the storms so far almost double the toll from the last two wildfire seasons combined. Check local road conditions at https://t.co/NX0Ez7ZHhx. Human modifications, like culverts and levees, help steer rivers away from potentially dangerous situations. During the rainfall season of 1998, the Central Coast saw 211% of its normal annual precipitation, with Santa Cruz tallying 60.20 inches of rain. (KION-TV): The city of Santa Cruz was one of the coastal cities that were hit by winter storms this year. Check here for updated road closure data. Keehn said it was difficult to estimate when the power would be restored. An East Coast native, Lin moved to California after graduating from Boston College and Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Journalism. The president is expected to survey storm destruction in other areas via helicopter, on his way to the coast. "You can think of a river as being delicately balanced where, in a natural state, it's adjusted to move the sediment that's supplied to it from upstream for the amount of water that it has in a foot," said Finnegan. Colin Eppard, 32, a Watsonville resident, drove by the San Lorenzo River on Monday morning during his commute and saw the river waters rush into the ocean, where it created a standing wave. Madonna, heading south near the border of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. In that case, it will mine its own bed.". SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The latest storm to hit the Bay Area brought destructive winds to our coast, especially in Santa Cruz. The San Lorenzo River, which runs from the Santa Cruz Mountains downstream to Santa Cruz, hit major flood levels, rising 8 feet above the level that marks flood stage. At the entrance of Esplanade, the small street that parallels the beach in downtown Capitola, Craig French stood talking with Mick and Patty Ruth. The incoming weather system comes as California reels from a string of storms fed by atmospheric rivers streaming across the Pacific over the last few weeks placing tens of thousands of people under evacuation warnings or orders, while wreaking havoc on communities across the state. The Severe Weather Outlook helps you prepare for significant weather, such as an upcoming storm, that could result in weather warnings or alerts being issued. Group of teens blamed for at least 11 violent robberies in Noe Valley, Bay Area heat wave: These cities face major risk as temps soar. Drivers who tried to navigate the streets and highways met obstructions, such as the two unstaffed barricades where Highway 152 crests Mt. Cassie Miller was taking inventory Monday afternoon at her River Road property after the floodwaters started to recede. The sheriffs office reported that more than 19,000 people were without power on Tuesday morning. Already drenched by a storm on Dec. 31, the Santa Cruz area a tourist-friendly stretch of beaches on the Central Coast of California, 70 miles south of . But they feel exploited too, Lakers free agency: Heres the latest about how their plans are shaping up, UCLA to expand in downtown L.A. with purchase of historic building for satellite classes, Unionized hotel workers reach deal with biggest employer on eve of July 4 weekend and planned strike, This nun defends migrants. Some members of the transient homeless population of Santa Cruz, which increased significantly in the last year and has long been a source of tension for the city, had to watch their belongings wash away without recourse. Santa Cruz, CA Weather Forecast and Conditions - The Weather Channel | Weather.com Santa Cruz, CA As of 8:06 pm PDT 60 Partly Cloudy Day 65 Night 52 Small Craft Advisory +2 More. The night of the 9th and the wee hours of the 10th were a chaotic, sleepless time in the Santa Cruz Mountains. She and her family were shoveling it out Monday afternoon. Elsewhere in San Luis Obispo County, a motorist died after entering a flooded portion of Avila Beach Drive, according to the California Highway Patrols Coastal Division. Newsom's office advised citizens to stay in touch with their emergency responders and local officials, because hyper-vigilance goes a long way during unpredictable weather events. Heres how to prepare and what to have ready to go if you may need to evacuate during the rainstorms hitting California. The flooding, coupled with perilous mudslides and stray tree limbs, made numerous roads impassable along the sloping terrain. A question for Asian Americans celebrating affirmative actions end: What have we won? Timber. There were 64 county roads experiencing closures on Tuesday, mostly concentrated in the Santa Cruz Mountains, especially around Felton and Boulder Creek, as well as north of Scotts Valley. "If the board wanted to set up something like that, that's up to them. Grade schools around the county, both public and charter, have closed in both Santa Cruz and Pajaro Valley Unified. While atmospheric rivers can cause flooding and mudslides, many are weak and can provide beneficial rain to drought-stricken California. VIDEO: Homes, highway hit by major flooding in Gilroy through height of evening commute. He didnt like what he saw. ", Storm damage: Here's before-and-after look at hardest-hit areas in Capitola, Santa Cruz. Terry lives near the San Lorenzo River and watched Monday morning as its waters touched the bottom of the bridge spanning Graham Hill Road. Mick Ruth, a former Capitola mayor, agreed. He'll be in the Bay Area to tour communities damaged by recent storms and learn what additional federal help might be needed. Simply put: The region cant handle any more water. UCLAs Swain noted the atmospheric river is kind of draped along the Central Coast, with the heaviest rainfall from about Monterey County into Santa Barbara County, although there are also heavy rains extending southwest and northeast, he said. About 68,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers remain without power across the state. Advocates call requirement dangerous, Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Rain spread across the region by Sunday afternoon and was forecast to continue through roughly midday Monday, said Colby Goatley, a National Weather Service meteorologist. In addition, a coastal flood advisory also is in effect for areas along the Pacific Coast due to a combination of high tidal cycles, strong winds and heavy runoff. Why is SFMTA rushing to remove parking spaces and sacrifice hundreds of Geary Blvd small businesses. "There are generations of memories here," Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks executive director Bonny Hawley told ABC7 News about Seacliff State Beach. As of 5 p.m. Monday, alerts have been deescalated in the downtown and midtown Santa Cruz area and parts of Capitola. It was incredible. Residents along the edge of the river worked quickly to place sandbags outside their homes as the waterway raged. Since then, their mother, who lives with them, and their two kids have been moved out to stay with friends and family. Nearby, in the seaside town of Capitola, which sustained severe damage during last weeks storms, also faced additional flooding Monday. Copyright 2023, Lookout Santa Cruz All Rights Reserved. The son of Herzogs partner decided to leave and found knee-high water engulfing his car. Exclusive: S.F. The county is posting information on ways homeowners, small businesses and beyond can get the help they need. All residents were instructed to leave the area "quickly and calmly". Scroll to the bottom of the article for context about the storm. He said theyd recorded 18 inches over a 24-hour period in the mountains that year. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 a.m. A sunny day lay ahead Tuesday for Santa Cruz County, and though another storm system was set to arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening, the forecast was mainly dry for at least the coming 10 days. This is thankfully not quite as mean of a system as the last several events, Goatley said. Confusion reigned as dozens of cars, trucks and delivery vans stopped at the blockade Monday morning, and drivers waited in the slanting rain, wondering if they should proceed. The San Lorenzo River in downtown Santa Cruz has spilled over its banks and is rushing through adjacent parkland due to heavy rainfall over the last two weeks. Robert Handa reports. Hillary covers education issues at TK-12 schools, UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College for Lookout. Kurtis Alexander is an enterprise reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle, with a focus on natural resources and the environment. Its just so scary going to bed at night knowing this might happen.. Another in a series of powerful winter storms unleashed heavy rain in Northern California on Monday, causing widespread flooding in Santa Cruz County and beyond as rivers began to swell across the region. We looked out at the river and could see whole trees go by, hot tubs go by, propane tanks go by, sheds go by.. We must collectively redouble our efforts to increase educational attainment, particularly of young Latino and African American students, writesJohn Trasvia, Mayor London Breed's ally, formerly head of San Franciscos economic recovery, will lead The Citys performing arts hub despite questions about her qualifications, Steep declines in Black and Hispanic student enrollment possible amid high court decision. About 3 feet of water had swept through her home, leaving a thick carpet of mud and debris in her downstairs and across the yard. Instructors are encouraged to communicate with students before administratively dropping them from the class, since they may not be attending class due to storm-related conditions.. Our gardens looked great that summer.. At 10 a.m., CHP tweeted an alert with an image showing a section of Highway 9, a narrow and windy two-lane mountain road that leads to Felton and other rural communities, completely blocked by a mudslide. There is a high probability that the main access to the Weston Road neighborhood will be compromised, according to the release. He'll be in the Bay Area to tour communities damaged by recent storms and learn what . As expected by Wednesday night, rainfall totals for this storm fell short of the alarming forecasts made earlier in the week.
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