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Firefighters protect Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Santa Cruz
FEMA relief, fast-tracked rebuilding promised
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
Santa Cruz County Nov. 5, 2024 Election Results
Read more about early results: District 2 supervisor District 5 supervisor Capitola City Council Scotts Valley City Council Watsonville City Council Pajaro Valley Uniffied School District Scotts Valley Unified School District School bonds Measures D, L, [...]
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
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Winter Storm Resources 2023
Flood victims find shelter at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Monday, March 13. (Tyler Maldonado — Santa Cruz Local file) Leer en español Last updated: March 23, 2023 Recent storms have prompted evacuations, floods, [...]
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