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Community Recovers $10K NOAA Plaque After Wharf Collapse

1/16/2025

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The NOAA plaque, which vanished in the Santa Cruz Wharf collapse on December 23, has been successfully recovered thanks to the community's efforts. Local officials have identified two suspects through a social media photo. With the plaque's value surpassing $10,000, the theft is now under federal investigation, leaving many questions unanswered.

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The NOAA plaque, which vanished in the Santa Cruz Wharf collapse on December 23, has been successfully recovered thanks to the community's efforts. Local officials have identified two suspects through a social media photo. With the plaque's value surpassing $10,000, the theft is now under federal investigation, leaving many questions unanswered.