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Zayante Fire aims to add evacuation sirens in Santa Cruz Mountains
Benefit concert in Felton Sept. 22
Months after Pajaro flood, repair crews race against winter rain
Some flood victims remain homeless
Input wanted on 50-year vision for West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
Coastal armoring, retreat strategies, goals to be considered
Winter storm debris poses future wildfire threat in Santa Cruz County
Cal Fire chief renews call for volunteer firefighters
Agencies aim to increase controlled burns in Santa Cruz County
State task force leaders anticipate delayed fire season as grasses dry
Future of West Cliff Drive explored by residents, city staff
Ideas floated for traffic, armor and bike path ahead of fall city council decisions
New group helps seniors prepare for wildfire in Santa Cruz County
‘Brush Brigade’ seeks volunteers
FEMA offers tips to Santa Cruz County storm victims
Denial letters don’t end process, FEMA staff says
Underground power line project starts small in Santa Cruz Mountains
Frequent outages prompt calls for action
Flood victims take refuge in South Santa Cruz County shelters
Bottled water, other donations needed
CZU Fire rebuild process honed by Santa Cruz County leaders
New appeal process, shorter reviews in the works
Flood risks return to Soquel, Capitola, Watsonville, Felton
Resources available for Santa Cruz County residents
One-way West Cliff Drive pilot advances in Santa Cruz
Decade of repairs expected
Coastal Commission staff outlines hopes for West Cliff plan
Public meeting set for Feb. 13
Storm cleanup continues at state parks in Santa Cruz County
Seacliff event set for Feb. 18
West Cliff Drive traffic meeting on tap
Long-range plan remains delayed by Coastal Commission
Plan advances to reduce natural-gas use in Santa Cruz
Ten-month outreach tour kicks off
Water projects try to capture more rain in Santa Cruz County
Treatment upgrades, underground aquifer work ahead
Storm recovery continues in Capitola
Esplanade repairs to take weeks, wharf renovation set for summer
Storm damage tops $27 million in unincorporated Santa Cruz County
Governor visits, most evacuations lifted
Trash haulers promote food-waste collection in Santa Cruz County
How and why to participate in Watsonville, Scotts Valley, other areas