‘Stay away from beaches’: Evacuations issued in Santa Cruz County as massive waves hit

Evacuation warnings were issued in parts of Santa Cruz County on Friday before some of the biggest waves in decades were expected to hit the coast overnight into Saturday.

The Capitola Police Department issued an evacuation warning for Capitola Village due to dangerous surf and coastal flooding.

“Consider evacuating now,” the warning said. “Emergency access may be delayed as a result. Stay away from beaches.”…

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