This is a current view of Pescadero State Beach. ⚠️ A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued for the Pacific Coast through 3PM indicating an immediate threat to life and property due to flooding from large breaking waves. #CaWx NWS Bay Area 🌉

It’s still almost 2 hours from high tide and the water is up to the sea wall and Boardwalk steps along the Main Beach in Santa Cruz

Warning from NWS. Please stay away from the coast today!

Flooding from Rio Del Mar Esplanade and Seacliff State Beach

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I’ve seen the Capitola Venetians take a pounding from waves before, but this was the first time I’ve seen the water level higher than the retaining wall that’s supposed to protect them

Double rainbow outside of the KSBW Action News 8 studios this morning! Gonna be a lucky day🌈

If you would like to help the families impacted by this fire, you can reach out to the city for details on how and what you can donate. ksbw.com/article/one-ho…

The Third Thursday Farmers Market, a monthly event in Carmel, showcases local chefs, artists, and vendors. The proposal to introduce alcohol was put forth by event organizers, aiming to enhance the overall experience for attendees. ksbw.com/article/carmel…

The Santa Cruz Board Riders Club is sending four of their best surfers to compete for $100,000 at the Usher Cup in Australia, a tournament involving the best surf clubs from around the world. Best of luck to them!! ksbw.com/article/santa-…

Today is an impact day☔️ KSBW Gina De Vecchio breaks down the timing of the rain. ksbw.com/article/scatte…

More farmworker housing is getting the greenlight. The "Gabilan Agricultural Employee Housing" project will have 45 units--providing housing for 360 farmworkers. It'll be built near Bardin Elementary School. Construction is expected to take up to a year. ksbw.com/article/gabila…

Oso lost a his right front leg after being shot shortly after Christmas on the Watsonville levee. The 1.5yo Shepherd-Akita mix has recovered just fine, now he needs someone to open their heart and home to him! ksbw.com/article/watson…

Dozens of people gathered outside Watsonville City Hall on Tuesday night, urging their local leaders to take a stand for peace in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. ksbw.com/article/many-i…

DEVELOPING OUT OF WATSONVILLE:

HEADS UP: ksbw.com/article/severa…

A tentative deal is being reached between the CSU System and Faculty union representing striking professors, librarians, and coaches. The California Faculty Association says faculty will return to work today. ksbw.com/article/first-…

It's really coming down! Got soaked just running out to my car for a sec...really need to invest in an umbrella😅🌧

Happy Thursday friends 🙂 Lauren Seaver

Kaiser Permanente will be moving into Monterey County—giving more healthcare options for Central Coast residents. Kaiser already has a presence in Santa Cruz County - with medical facilities in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley & Watsonville. ksbw.com/article/kaiser…