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Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting
Residents worried about possible landslides, environmental damage
What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?
Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion
Federal government takes next big step in starting offshore drilling in California
A 30-day public comment period open through March
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources
As Watsonville levee project construction begins, protection for Pajaro could be a decade away
Residents near Corralitos Creek welcome potential reprieve from floods
Local activists sue state regulators over cancer-causing pesticide
‘We should not have to keep suing the state just to be protected from cancer-causing chemicals.’
Moss Landing restaurant owner fights for her livelihood a year after battery fire
“This is our whole life”: A multigenerational family holds onto hope despite rising threats of fires
Lighthouse Point can’t catch a break from erosion
Worsening storms threaten iconic surf spots and historic monuments on West Cliff
County supervisors greenlight draft rules for battery energy storage facilities
Energy company could seek state approval instead
Santa Cruz County remains a hotspot for fishing-related bird injuries
Bird rescuers call on fishermen to clean up lines, hooks
‘First big rain of the season’ expected in Santa Cruz County on Monday
Flood watch resources and storm prep advice
New study finds 29% of Santa Cruz County pregnancies near harmful pesticides
Plus: Watsonville activist completes 30-day hunger strike after brief hospitalization
San Lorenzo Park redesign could include pickleball, river restoration
Duck pond not included in proposed redesign
Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails set to open Saturday for hiking, biking
Public gets first access to national monument
Fire near Davenport cement plant fully contained, expected to extinguish
2-acre blaze continues smoldering Monday
Battery storage debate continues at Santa Cruz meetings
Industry experts speak to lithium-ion concerns
How should $7.5 million be spent on water, wildfire and land projects in Santa Cruz County?
Residents’ priorities gathered for Measure Q spending
Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections
Meeting set for Thursday
Input wanted on potential upgrades to Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz
Pickleball, pools, pump track and new community center possible
Lithium battery storage proposal near Watsonville faces hurdles
Sites near Dominican Hospital, Aptos High School are not viable, company says
Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities
Survey, meetings expected in spring