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Santa Cruz, Dec 25 (AP) Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast had residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier, which propelled three people into the Pacific Ocean. The National Weather Service on Christmas Eve warned of dangerous, large-breaking waves of up to 35 feet (10.7 meters). Its latest high surf warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Also Read | Bill Clinton Health Update: Former US President Is out of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital After Being Treated for Flu. “Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches,” the weather service said in a Christmas Eve bulletin. In Santa Cruz, where a municipal wharf under construction partially collapsed on Monday, most beaches were cordoned off as they were inundated with high surf and debris. Also Read | American Airlines Operations Up and Running Again After Brief Grounding Due to Systemwide Technical Issues on Christmas Eve. Residents received an alert on their phones Tuesday morning notifying them to “avoid all beaches including coastal overlook areas such as rocks, jetties or cliffs.” It warned powerful waves could sweep entire beaches unexpectedly. Local officials said there could be further damage to the wharf, but no more pieces broke off overnight. The wharf collapsed and fell into the ocean midday Monday, taking three people with it. Two people were rescued by lifeguards and a third swam to safety. No one was seriously injured. “We are anticipating that what is coming toward us is more serious than what was there this morning,” Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said Monday. The structure was in the middle of a $4 million renovation following destructive storms last winter about 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of San Francisco. “It's a catastrophe for those down at the end of the wharf,” said David Johnston, who was allowed onto the pier on Monday to check on his business, Venture Quest Kayaking. Tony Elliot, the head of the Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department, estimated that about 150 feet (45 meters) of the end of the wharf fell into the water. It was immediately evacuated and will remain closed indefinitely. Some of the wharf's pilings are still in the ocean and remain “serious, serious hazards” to boats, the mayor said. Each piling weighs hundreds of pounds and is being pushed by powerful waves. “You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water,” the National Weather Service's Bay Area office said on the social platform X. Building inspectors were looking at the rest of the pier's structural integrity. Some California cities ordered beachfront homes and hotels to evacuate early Monday afternoon as forecasters warned that storm swells would continue to increase throughout the day. In Watsonville along the Monterey Bay, first responders were called to Sunset State Beach, a state park, around 11:30 a.m. Monday for a report of a man trapped under debris. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office believes a large wave pinned him there. The man was pronounced dead at a hospital. The storm's high surf also likely pulled another man into the Pacific Ocean around noon Monday at Marina State Beach, nearly 13 miles (21 kilometers) south of Watsonville, authorities said. Strong currents and high waves forced searchers to abandon their efforts roughly two hours later as conditions worsened. The man remained missing Monday evening. In a post on X, the National Weather Service office in Portland, Oregon, said, “It will likely go down as some of the highest surf this winter.” (AP) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Christmas Carols Fellowship on December 11. The event was graced by Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Lisa Whanstall, British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, adding a touch of prestige to the occasion. The event commenced with a warm welcome by Mark Surgenor, President of the Council, who addressed the gathering, welcomed the dignitaries and members and officially kicked off the evening’s festivities. The evening came alive with a traditional and heartwarming performance by the Senior and Junior Choirs of the British School in Colombo. Their renditions of classic carols set the tone for a joyous celebration and brought a sense of tradition and warmth to the event. The harmonious melodies resonated with the festive spirit, creating a memorable experience for all attendees. The Christmas Carols Fellowship was not only an occasion to celebrate the holiday season but also provided a valuable opportunity for members to network and strengthen professional ties in a convivial setting. This hallmark event underscored the spirit of camaraderie and collaboration that the Council for Business with Britain strives to promote among its members. This memorable evening was made possible through the generous support of sponsors. Unilever Sri Lanka took the lead as the main event sponsor, with De La Rue Lanka co-sponsoring the event. Bronze sponsorship was extended by GTN, MasterCard, London Stock Exchange Group, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and an air ticket sponsorship by Jet Star (Air Global). The Council for Business with Britain remains committed to enhancing collaboration and camaraderie among its members through events such as these.