In Capitola, Calif., cleanup efforts are continuing after this week's massive flooding and erosion. Many locals fear the toll will worsen with more rain forecast.
— and ultimately splitting it in half — and leaving residents frantic and a community reeling.
In Capitola, a small town gracing the northern shores of Monterey Bay with a population of about 10,000,after this week’s massive flooding and erosion. The damage already totals in the millions — including $10 million to $15 million for the Capitola Wharf, according to early county estimates — and many locals fear the toll will worsen with more rain in the forecast.
She said residents are taking these lulls in the weather to assess and prepare. But that’s hard to do when it’s unclear where the threat is going to come from: rain, storm surge, flooding or all three.Capitola authorities have been on round-the-clock alert, with officials and volunteers trying to help clear debris dotting the once postcard-worthy beaches and rocky coves. This weekend, dozens of businesses remain red-tagged and off-limits to their owners and tourists alike.
Wong wanted to take advantage of new 2023 sales around the region and stock up on groceries after a few hours of work at her computer.
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