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Californias iconic piers - cherished remnants of the states coastal history since the Gold Rush era - now face being wiped out by wild storms and rising seas. 

More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on California’s iconic piers that have dotted the Pacific coast since the Gold Rush, posing the biggest threat yet to the beach landmarks that have become a quintessential part of the landscape.

More damage is possible this year with El Nino, which is expected to bring additional storms to California caused by the temporary warming of parts of the...

More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on California’s iconic piers that have dotted the Pacific coast since the Gold Rush.

At least a half dozen public piers are closed after being damaged repeatedly by storms with multiple atmospheric rivers hitting the state over the past year.

At least a half dozen public piers are closed after being damaged repeatedly by storms over the past two years. Repair costs have climbed into the millions of dollars

More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on Californias iconic piers that have dotted the Pacific coast since the Gold Rush, posing the biggest threat yet to the beach landmarks that have become a quintessential part of the landscape.

From San Diego to Capitola, historic piers have taken a beating, and cities plan their rebuilds – strategically

More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on California's iconic piers that have dotted the Pacific coast since the Gold Rush, posing the biggest threat yet to the beach landmarks that have become a quintessential part of the landscape. At least a half-dozen public piers are closed after being damaged repeatedly…

Rising seas and frequent storms are taking their toll on California's iconic public piers and raising questions about the future of the landmarks.