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☆ Major storm pounds California’s central coast, blamed for man’s death and partially collapsing pier
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-24 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office believes a large wave pinned him there. Strong currents and high waves forced searchers to abandon their efforts roughly two hours later as conditions worsened. In Santa Cruz, the municipal wharf under construction partially collapsed and fell into the ocean around 12:45 p.m., taking three people with it. The end of the Santa Cruz Wharf that broke off had been shut down during renovations. Winds could peak near 80 mph (130 kph) and a high surf warning in effect until 10 p.m. Monday night, forecasters said.

Persons: ”, Fred Keeley, Keeley, “, David Johnston, Tony Elliot, ” CNN’s Karina Tsui Organizations: National Weather Service, Sunset State, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s, Marina State Beach, US Coast Guard, California, Patrol, Marina Police, Venture, Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department Locations: California, Pacific, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey Bay, Sunset, Santa Cruz County, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, West Coast, Oregon, Washington, Portland , Oregon

CNN —A series of atmospheric river-fueled storms are pounding the West with powerful winds, drenching rain, heavy mountain snow and churning up massive waves and dangerous seas just off the coast. A large wave likely pinned him there, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. This storm is also whipping up winds elsewhere along the West Coast, where high wind alerts are in effect. A 150-foot segment of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, shown here Tuesday, plunged into the Pacific Ocean on Monday afternoon. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said the city will need to address those broader challenges going forward.

Persons: –, Daniel Dreifuss, Michelle Templeton, Ryan Reber, Reber, Nic Coury, Matt Huffaker, ” Templeton, Fred Keeley, ” Keeley, Huffaker, It’ll, Mary Gilbert, CNN’s Karina Tsui Organizations: CNN, Associated Press, Santa, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s, Marina State Beach, US Coast Guard, California, Patrol, Marina Police, NOAA, National Weather Service, Sierra, NWS, Getty, Dolphin, ”, Santa Cruz, Rockies, Christmas, Storm Prediction Locations: California, Sunset State, Santa Cruz County, Marina, Monterey, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, West Coast, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz , California, AFP, Santa, Texas, Louisiana

☆ Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Emily Wilkins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

About 16.2% of Arizona's workforce is made up of immigrants, according to a 2022 study by the American Immigration Council. Meanwhile, the state is also facing a job shortage, 197,000 as of June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. "We have several members that are in the construction industry that aren't able to find workers to complete projects," she said. Arizona Democratic Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks during a press conference about the Arizona-Mexico border at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department in Nogales, Arizona, March 18, 2024. Arizona Attorney General candidate Abe Hamadeh, Arizona Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem hold a press conference as they tour the Arizona-Mexico border area, Nov. 4, 2022.

Persons: Monica Villalobos, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Sen, Kyrsten, Rebecca Noble, Michael Infanzon, Gallego, Abe Hamadeh, Blake Masters, Mark Finchem, Kevin Dietsch Organizations: PHOENIX, Senate, American Immigration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Democratic Rep, Arizona, Arizona Democratic, U.S . Rep, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, Reuters, Congress, Canyon State Business Alliance, CNBC, Patrol, Arizona Republican, Republican, Getty Locations: Arizona, Mexico, Santa Cruz County, Nogales , Arizona, Maryland, Virginia

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A 5-year-old California boy fatally stabbed his twin brother, authorities said. The twins were fighting Wednesday when one brother grabbed a small kitchen knife and stabbed his sibling in unincorporated Scotts Valley, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. “We are heartbroken for the family of these two young children and share in their grief,” the sheriff's office wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. Authorities said they do not plan to file criminal charges in the death. “California law dictates that age, criminal intent, and knowledge of wrongfulness are factors needed to charge a child with a crime,” the Facebook post stated.

Persons: “ Organizations: Santa, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Authorities, Facebook Locations: SCOTTS, Calif, California, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County, “ California, Scotts, San Francisco

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