Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.

Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California’s coast had residents on high alert a day after the partial collapse of a pier, which propelled three people into the Pacific Ocean. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley say officials will have to assess long-term solutions for protecting the coastal city from the impacts of climate change.

The National Weather Service on Christmas Eve warned of dangerous, large-breaking waves of up to 35 feet in Santa Cruz county. Its latest high surf warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.