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North Coast, San Lorenzo Valley evacuees share anxieties, needs
Residents tell of need for long-term shelter, internet, resources for those who lost homes
Hundreds of North Coast, Boulder Creek homes without water
Wildfire damages pipes, facilities; Davenport trucks in water from Santa Cruz
‘Massive’ effort to restore San Lorenzo Valley roads, water, power
Online map will show phased reopening plan
Capitola City Council prepares to loosen affordability requirements
Proposed changes aim to spur construction, staff says
North Coast, San Lorenzo Valley reopening timeline detailed
Three men missing, more than 400 homes destroyed, authorities say
Parts of Boulder Creek without water due to wildfire damage
Official says water district lost half of stored water
Long road home for Santa Cruz County fire evacuees
Fire described as biggest disaster since 1989 earthquake
Eviction protection for Watsonville tenants extended to Jan. 15
City council reverses earlier decision
Fire damages parts of San Lorenzo Valley water system
Santa Cruz’s water supply 'at risk,' official says
Santa Cruz County fire damage maps to be released
Firefighters make progress in ‘best day yet,’ Cal Fire says
Destruction, firefights and rescues in massive Santa Cruz County blaze
Firefighters share front-line tactics, federal leaders call for backup
Santa Cruz County supervisor: ‘Get us firefighters’
County competes for resources as blazes torch state
Firefighter force nearly doubles to battle ‘historic’ Santa Cruz County blaze
At least 50 homes destroyed, 48,000 residents displaced
Santa Cruz County schools superintendent: Expect months of distance learning
North Coast, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley online classes cancelled due to wildfire
Fire evacuations expand to Ben Lomond, Davenport
Authorities describe evacuee resources, ‘worst case’ dry weather, smoke
Santa Cruz city budget outlook worsens
Sales tax hike, reduced services possible
Santa Cruz County supervisors approve reserve spending
Eviction ban extended, beach closures adopted, vacation rental rules tightened
COVID speeds homeless coordination in Santa Cruz
Council eager to renew deal with Santa Cruz Warriors
Money trail outlined in Santa Cruz County, city races
Manu Koenig tops John Leopold in donations in county supervisor race
Families, close contacts blamed for COVID spread
Glitches lead to likely case undercount in Santa Cruz County
Scotts Valley council approves $100 tickets for face covering violations
Drive-in movies, more outdoor dining on tap