The Santa Cruz Wharf, built in 1914, was 2,745 feet long before the winter storm. It was supported by more than 4,400 pilings — 70-foot Douglas fir beams driven about 20 feet into the ocean floor.

Santa Cruz residents need a transparent assessment by independent water experts. Is the environmental load of non-stop building sustainable? — Joan Bare, Santa Cruz ...

The Santa Cruz Wharf is a core part of the local economy, a tourist destination that draws nearly 3 million visitors per year, a hub of culture and community, and it remains a unique public space.” ...