"SANTA CRUZ - A slice of the bluff along West Cliff Drive dropped into the sea in recent days as a massive tidal surge and winter storm pounded the coastline. Santa Cruz spokesperson Ashley Hussey said city staff responded on Saturday to reports that a small section of the coastal cliff across from Getchell Street near Natural Bridges State Beach had crumbled away as another round of king tides washed over the region."
""A full closure of the path is not planned at this time. Pedestrian access will continue to be monitored and adjusted if conditions change," Hussey wrote in statement. "Preliminary evaluation indicates the bluff failure is related to coastal erosion. The area remains vulnerable and requires continued monitoring. City staff will conduct additional analysis to assess conditions and determine whether any further safety measures are needed.""
A slice of the bluff along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz collapsed into the sea after a massive tidal surge and winter storm. City staff responded to reports of a small section across from Getchell Street near Natural Bridges State Beach; no injuries were reported. Barricades and caution tape were installed because the erosion occurred only feet from a paved pathway used by bicyclists and joggers, and pedestrian access will be monitored and adjusted if conditions change. Preliminary evaluation linked the bluff failure to coastal erosion; city staff will conduct additional analysis and monitoring to determine if further safety measures are needed. National Weather Service measurements showed sea levels 2.43 feet above normal in Monterey, 2.56 feet in San Francisco, and 2.7 feet in Redwood City, marking recent or record high values.
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