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California Beaches Close as 35-Foot Waves Hit Amid Powerful El Niño

City of Santa Cruz beaches remain closed on Saturday with the National Weather Service warning of a “very high” risk of drowning.

  • Santa Cruz beaches closed until 5 a.m. due to 35-foot waves
  • National Weather Service warns of hazardous coastal conditions
  • El Niño expected to be strongest on record since 1950

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