Capitola Storm Damage Assessment
Biden
Presidential trip to assess storm damage in Capitola and Santa Cruz County, January 19, 2023. Biden arrived via Marine One at Watsonville Municipal Airport, toured the devastated Capitola esplanade with Gov. Newsom, visited Paradise Beach Grille and other flooded businesses, then delivered remarks at Seacliff State Beach. First presidential visit to Santa Cruz County since Bush Sr. after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. John personally briefed President Biden on esplanade recovery efforts during the walking tour.
Cities Visited
Capitola CA