Powerful waves will kick in Friday along Santa Cruz County beaches as showers move out and chilly temperatures settle in before a warming trend next week, the National Weather Service is reporting. Midweek temperatures could hit 70-plus.
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More thunderstorms and possible hail expected around county overnight
Up to 1.5 inches of rain could fall in parts of Santa Cruz County. Up to an inch of rain is expected in Santa Cruz itself.
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Windy weekend upon us: Gusts to blow through Santa Cruz area, though fire risk remains low
Strong, dry offshore winds are expected to blow through the Santa Cruz area beginning Friday night through Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Highway 1 washout near Big Sur expected to be fixed by summer
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Near-record warmth today to be followed by strong winds on Wednesday
After temperatures in the 70s, a system will bring north-northeasterly winds and gusts to the Santa Cruz Mountains, peaking between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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What did people think about last week’s storm evacuations? Local officials plan to find out
Debris flow town halls set up by county supervisors Bruce McPherson and Ryan Coonerty to get feedback from those who received evacuation orders during last week’s storm.
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Photos: Yosemite reopens under a blanket of snow
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Section of Highway 1 near Big Sur collapses in winter storm
The section of highway collapsed Thursday afternoon about 15 miles south of Big Sur
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REGIONAL PICTURE: Atmospheric river triggers debris flow in Monterey County; snow in Sierra Nevadas
LIVE UPDATES & RESOURCES: With the ‘atmospheric river storm’ hitting the Santa Cruz area, Lookout has the latest news to…
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CZU burn scar is geologically different — and that might be reducing debris-flow risk
Experts are hopeful the CZU burn scar might be more resistant to debris flows than was previously believed. But officials are still being extremely cautious given Wednesday’s heavy rains.