Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy. The governor has big shoes to fill compared to former Gov. Jerry Brown.
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Record rains transform a parched California, but ending drought remains elusive
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Sorting through the storm’s aftermath: No debris-flow issues make for a good ‘dry run’ before winter
While the Santa Cruz Mountains saw plenty of rainfall Sunday, it wasn’t at the rate and amount that experts believe will pose debris flow issues in the CZU fire burn scar. And it might have been good preparation for weather events ahead.
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Heavy rain unleashes mud, debris flows in Northern California areas burned by wildfire
Heavy rain in Northern California unleashed mud and debris flows and shut down at least one critical highway by Sunday morning.
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Not even record-breaking rainstorm will end California’s drought, experts say
After the storm passes, the drought plaguing much of the state will remain, potentially improving in some areas but worsening in others.
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UPDATE: High winds and downpours hitting Santa Cruz Mountain areas; SLVUSD closed Monday
On Saturday morning, Sheriff’s deputies began making door-to-door warnings, telling residents in CZU Fire burn areas to be prepared to evacuate. That was upgraded to a mandatory order starting 8 a.m. Sunday. SLVUSD schools will be closed Monday.
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Newsom declares drought emergency across California
Gov. Newsom expands the California drought emergency from 50 counties to statewide, but does not order mandatory water conservation. He did authorize water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks.
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PG&E warns of another power shut-off affecting up to 29,000 customers; Santa Cruz County not on list
Twenty counties in Northern and Central California could be affected Thursday in order to reduce the risk of wildfire from energized power lines; as of Tuesday afternoon, Santa Cruz County was among those counties.
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Alisal fire threatens homes, burning 8,000 acres and closing Highway 101, amid gusty winds
Fueled by bone-dry vegetation, flames from the Alisal fire in Santa Barbara County prompted officials to shut down the 101 between Pacific Coast Highway and Winchester Canyon/Cathedral Oaks Road. It remained closed in both directions on Tuesday morning after flames jumped the freeway in several spots.
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How much do wildfires really cost California’s economy?
A preliminary estimate shows that the Caldor fire cost tens of millions in lost economic activity. Wildfires, and the economic disruption they cause, have a large economic impact. But right now, California has a mostly incomplete picture of how much fires cost the state each year.