Two contracted engineers and a city project manager fell into the ocean when the wharf partially collapsed at around 12.45 p.m. local time on Monday, Dec. 23

SANTA CRUZ — Three workers inspecting the Santa Cruz Wharf fell into the choppy ocean waves and had to be rescued after part of the structure collapsed Monday, said city officials who fear the next storm could cause more damage. Two of the victims were rescued from the waters by lifeguards and a third self-rescued, officials said.