Environment News - Santa Cruz Local

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.’

Environment News > Wildfire, water supply, transit and coastlines deserve our attention.

Santa Cruz Local provides deep and forward-looking coverage of our county’s water management, plans for the rail corridor, wildfire resilience and the California Coastal Commission.

Firefighter force nearly doubles to battle ‘historic’ Santa Cruz County blaze

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:50:03-08:00August 20, 2020|

At least 50 homes destroyed, 48,000 residents displaced

Fire evacuations expand to Ben Lomond, Davenport

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:50:06-08:00August 20, 2020|

Authorities describe evacuee resources, ‘worst case’ dry weather, smoke

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