A popular sidewalk on the coast has fallen into the sea and locals say it isn't the first time.
West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz is a popular walking area for locals and visitors. But on Friday, the sidewalk caved in.
Police closed the sidewalk, but now walkers are on the street, which some say poses a safety issue.
Locals say this kind of erosion happens all the time and officials say it could happen more often with climate change and rising sea levels.
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The walkway will not be reopened soon because there isn't a quick fix to this kind of erosion.
