California beach town residents woke up to collapsed ocean piers, massive 35-foot waves, tide surges and widespread flooding. An atmospheric river-powered rainstorm triggered evacuation orders for residents living closest to some Bay Area and Santa Cruz County beaches Wednesday night. Emergency crews urged the public to stay away from the coast Thursday morning as the storm and high tide continued whipping up a monster swell. KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Jan. 5, 2023. Get Los Angeles breaking news, entertainment, weather, traffic and sports from L.A.'s Very Own, KTLA 5 News. Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947. Online: https://ktla.com/