Wildfires Archives

Restoration of Big Basin’s ancient redwoods begins: Park gets $500,000 for initial wildfire recovery cleanup

by Faith E. Pinho December 18, 2020February 20, 2026

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.

Top row, from the left: Bonnie Lipscomb, Ruby Vasquez. Bottom row, from the left: Ryan Coonerty, Bella Bonner

Business & Technology

WATCH: 21 for ’21 event delves into where we’re headed as new year approaches

by Lookout Santa Cruz staff December 16, 2020December 17, 2023

“We’ve got more crises to come, and we need to build our communities in ways that absorb the shocks — and maybe even benefit from those disruptions,” said County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty, one of the panelists.

Trees and brush in the CZU Lightning Complex fire burn scar area of the Santa Cruz Mountains on Jan. 25, 2021.

Guides

What to put in your ‘go bag’ and other debris flow evacuation essentials

by Mallory Pickett December 12, 2020

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.

Health & Wellness

New bill pushes California to stock, distribute masks to farmworkers during wildfires

by Kate Cimini December 9, 2020

“That starts in the field,” he said. “If we’re going to make sure we’re going to maintain a viable and productive state agriculturally, it begins with having a healthy workforce.”