Santa Cruz County residents looking to rebuild after the CZU Complex fire last year are worried about how the rainy season will affect things. Making things more complicated, some are running up against insurance deadlines.
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Have you seen the big boat off Santa Cruz this week? Here’s what we know
Locals from the Eastside to Natural Bridges have gotten an eyeful of the R/V Sally Ride this week. What in the name of “Squid Game” has it been doing out in Monterey Bay?
Posted inFood & Drink
‘Overjoyed at this fruit’: A year after being devastated by heat, smoke, this harvest has winemakers smiling
Compared to the 2020 harvest, one vintner calls this year’s harvest “a blessing.” “It’s black and white. With the smoke last year, it was pretty much a 100% loss for most clients. The fact that there’s no smoke this year makes it 100% better. Last year, some clients actually paid me to not pick.”
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California and the West can see small glimmers of hope in weather outlooks for October
Drought-stricken California has equal chances of normal temperatures and precipitation. “Any change in the atmospheric pattern that has us locked in this drought would be welcome,” one climatologist said.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘We’re here to talk about it’: PG&E addresses community concerns over increased, prolonged outages across county
After an increasing number of both unplanned and planned outages countywide over the past few months, PG&E representatives hosted two virtual community forums to address customer concerns. With the new “fast trip” setting, some outages have been sparked by birds, squirrels and vegetation, leading to hours of no power and no explanation for customers.
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California grid operator issues flex alert ahead of high heat expected Wednesday
Officials have issued a flex alert for California from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday citing high temperatures forecast for the Golden State and much of the West.
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‘CZU, One Year Later’: The only recovery consistency lies in a community’s selfless nature
Monday marks one year since the day thousands of lives changed forever in Santa Cruz County — the day the magnificent lightning storm that lit up the heavens became the catalyst for 37 straight days of hell. While the financial and volunteer help has been steady, consistent, and even competitive, the need for real recovery remains constant for many.
Posted inCoast Life
WATCH: If Santa Cruz were a car … Hyundai goes all out in capturing this place’s vibe in new sport vehicle
“Journey Through Santa Cruz” was filmed by legendary skate culture documentarian Stacy Peralta, who has an appreciation for the area’s unique vibe and contributions to the world of surfing and skating.
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The heat wave & Santa Cruz: Pleasantly warm in the lowlands, hot, hot, hot in the upper mountains
Downtown Santa Cruz will reach the upper 80s on Saturday but the higher points of the San Lorenzo Valley — such as Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek — will push as high as 104 and possibly not cool down below the low 80s at night.
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Flex Alert extended through Friday as heat wave sears California
In response to soaring temperatures, California’s electrical grid operator issues a Flex Alert asking residents to conserve energy during peak evening hours Thursday and Friday.