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An inactive military bomb was found on Pajaro Dunes beach in Santa Cruz County on New Year's Eve, shortly after a High Surf Warning. The local bomb squad assessed the missile-shaped object and confirmed it was safe, indicating it had washed ashore and was not a threat to the public.
A whale watching boat in San Diego narrowly avoided capsizing due to unusually large waves near Mission Bay. No injuries were reported despite the harrowing conditions captured on video. The region has been experiencing high surf, prompting a high surf warning and coastal flood advisory, as well as a small craft advisory. San Diego Fire-Rescue has closed the Mission Bay Channel to boaters until the advisories expire, and lifeguards are urging people to stay away from the water.
The Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego has sustained further damage due to high surf conditions, with waves reaching up to 18 feet. The pier, which has been closed since October and will remain so through early 2024, has been a recurring financial and maintenance challenge for the city, prompting the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal project for a long-term solution. San Diego and Orange counties are under high surf warnings and advisories, leading to closures of various coastal areas and waterways for safety. The city plans to conduct a full assessment of the pier's condition after the storm season concludes.
Ventura County, California, issued an evacuation warning for beach residents due to high surf and coastal flood warnings, with waves reaching 10 to 15 feet and potentially up to 20 feet. The warning, affecting areas along the Pacific Coast Highway, was lifted before 3 p.m. but significant flooding and damage to coastal structures were possible. Residents reported unusually large waves, and a hotel's first floor was damaged. Safety measures included closing the Manhattan Beach Pier and providing sandbags for potential flooding. The high surf conditions were part of a storm system passing through Southern California, with another storm expected to bring light rain on New Year's Day.
Santa Cruz officials are urging people to stay away from the coast on Saturday due to predicted high swells and tides after massive waves already caused damage to the Santa Cruz Wharf and prompted closures of beaches and parts of West Cliff Drive. The Wharf, while partially reopened, has structural issues and the Dolphin restaurant remains closed for repairs. Emergency responders are hindered by public crowding and are emphasizing safety, asking the public to respect closures and avoid the coast until conditions improve in the afternoon.