LOOKOUT SPECIAL REPORT: It hasn’t yet been determined if downed power lines sparked rare winter fires that displaced dozens — and still have nearly 10,000 customers in the dark. But it’s clear that downed lines were reported throughout Santa Cruz County, with one county leader calling PG&E’s decision-making process “opaque.”
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Fires sweep through Santa Cruz in January. Is this our new normal?
Climate change will create conditions for winter fires more often, but don’t rule out tiptoeing around other disasters in Santa Cruz County and statewide.
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‘We’ve been through a lot of trauma lately’: Fire evacuees experienced a sense of déjà vu on Tuesday
From the Aptos Hills to Boulder Creek, there was an uncomfortable sense of familiarity on Tuesday as blazes broke out due to gusty winds and dry conditions.
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LIVE UPDATES: All wildfires declared contained, controlled; 2,452 remain without power
High winds whipped through the Santa Cruz Mountains and the entire Bay Area this week, initiating a series of fires and sparking numerous power outages. Here’s the latest.
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Wildfire smoke now causes up to half the fine-particle pollution in Western U.S., study finds
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Mounting mountain lion questions: Are cats getting sicker, are they more in our midst?
Sightings of mountain lions, some unhealthy looking, have caused concern for the big-cat population — and public safety — especially after the CZU fire. But scientists say fires are unlikely to be a serious stressor for the cats, and that technology might be making people more aware of their whereabouts.
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How to check if you’re at risk of debris flow: County revises evacuation map
With the ‘atmospheric river’ weather event approaching, here’s everything you need to know about staying safe from…
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Santa Cruz County leaders consider helping fire evacuees staying at Fairgrounds
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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For young Californians, climate change is a mental health crisis too
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…