Santa Cruz officials provide update after pier partially collapses
In Santa Cruz, a municipal wharf under construction partially collapsed and fell into the ocean around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, taking three people – two engineers and a project manager inspecting the wharf – with it. Two people were rescued by lifeguards and a third swam to safety. No one was seriously injured. Officials from the city of Santa Cruz -- including police, fire and the parks and recreation department -- provided updates after the pier collapsed on Monday.