From COVID-19 restrictions to prolonged heat to wildfires to smoke taint, it’s a good thing those who make up the Santa…
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Restoration of Big Basin’s ancient redwoods begins: Park gets $500,000 for initial wildfire recovery cleanup
Two groups that have supported California’s oldest state park since its formation in 1902 have pledged $543,000 to help the ancient redwoods forest in the aftermath of the CZU Lightning Complex fire.
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Monarch population continues to plummet, but feds still opt to delay endangered species protection
The number of monarchs observed on the West Coast has plummeted from millions in the 1980s to fewer than 10,000 this year. Only 500 butterflies were observed in Natural Bridges during this year’s Thanksgiving count.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
‘I was dead’: How a quick-rising swell at Pleasure Point nearly cost one experienced surfer his life
Wayne Kiba was lucky to end up floating on his back in the water, he was lucky to have quick help from first responders and he was lucky to have the fortune of good karma on his side.
Posted inGuides
What to put in your ‘go bag’ and other debris flow evacuation essentials
With the ‘atmospheric river’ weather event approaching, here’s everything you need to know about staying safe from mudslides, landslides and debris flows in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Cal Fire, Scotts Valley F.D., extinguish small fire northeast of Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz County has announced two efforts to help residents displaced by the fire.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation celebrating 28th anniversary with virtual awards, film
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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WATCH: ‘Love You Madly’ concert shows love to CZU fire victims, first responders
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inCoast Life
For Santa Cruz Mountain winemakers, the 2020 vintage is all about resiliency
From COVID-19 restrictions to prolonged heat to wildfires to smoke taint, it’s a good thing those who make up the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA are a hearty bunch. We talked to a handful about how they’re making the best of a bad situation.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Newsom’s top 5 candidates for Kamala Harris’s Senate seat all have climate in their bios
The list includes California’s attorney general and secretary of state, two congresswomen and the mayor of Long Beach.