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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Leer en español Last updated: December 2024 Santa Cruz Local’s Winter Storm Resources page provides emergency information and answers to common questions. Click each question below for answers. The County of Santa Cruz [...]
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
Layoffs, service cuts in Santa Cruz County budget
Law enforcement, rehab programs slashed
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
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