"WWII Practice Bomb Surfaces on Santa Cruz Beach, Jolting Community"

An inert WWII-era U.S. Navy practice bomb, identified as a Mk 15, Mod 2, was discovered washed up on Pajaro Dunes beach near Santa Cruz, California, following strong storm waves. The Santa Cruz Sheriff's office and Travis Air Force Base personnel responded to the scene, ensuring the ordnance was safe to transport. The bomb is now retained by Travis Air Force Base to prevent future concerns, highlighting occasional military remnants found along the coast due to intense surf conditions.