330 Buildings Destroyed In CZU August Lightning Complex Fires

MAP: See which buildings have been damaged in the fires, which have significantly improved thanks to improved weather, firefighters say.

CZU Lightning Complex Fire: City Of Santa Cruz August 23 Update

There are currently no evacuation warnings or mandatory orders for the City of Santa Cruz.

CZU Lightning Complex Fire: City Of Santa Cruz Update

Beginning Sunday, the National Weather Service has issued “Fire Weather Watch” that will carry through Tuesday.

District Attorney Calls For Caution On Wildfire Scams

Below is a list of current scams the District Attorney office is aware of.

Disaster Assistance For Santa Cruz County Homeowners, Businesses

Businesses, nonprofits and homeowners impacted by the recent wildfires are eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans.

Santa Cruz Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Free Hotel Accommodations Available To Wildfire Evacuees

The Emergency Operations Center and FEMA are offering disaster assistance to California wildfire victims.

South Bay Shelter Opens For CZU, SCU Fire Evacuees

Santa Clara County's third evacuation center for fire victims opened Sunday in Cupertino.

Firefighters Begin To Make Progress On CZU Lightning Complex Fire

Also: Several post offices in the region have closed. Find out where you should get your mail in the meantime.

Man Found Dead In CZU Lightning Complex Fires: Santa Cruz County

The death was reported Sunday evening.

Thieves Target California Firefighter — Then Came The Scammers

Not long after thieves broke into a firefighter's truck and drained his bank account, a seemingly bogus fundraiser for him followed.

Santa Cruz Opens Hotel Rooms To House Fire Evacuees

Santa Cruz emergency and human service officials were working to house community members displaced by fires Sunday.

CZU Lightning Complex Fires Burn 74K Acres, 1 Dead

Red flag wind conditions and dry lightning is expected to complicate firefighting efforts Sunday and Monday.

More Evacuations Ordered In Monterey County: Carmel, River Fires

Thousands of Monterey County residents were already under evacuation orders due to the Carmel, Dolan and River fires.

Santa Cruz County Urges Residents To Seek Shelter

The county provided an update on shelter space for Lightning Complex Fires evacuees.

Santa Cruz 101 Felix Street Discussion: Agenda Available

In November of 2019 the property owners submitted an application to construct 80 new units within the existing 240-unit complex.

Santa Cruz CZU Lightning Complex Fire: City ECO Activated, Residents Should Get Ready

The biggest threat to homes and structures are ember ignitions within 0 to 100 feet of your home.

Santa Cruz Message From Mayor Justin Cummings: CZU Lightning Complex Fire

Residents displaced by the CZU August Lightning Complex fires are in urgent need of donations.

Santa Cruz CZU Lightning Complex Fire Resources Updated August 20, 2020

Monetary donations can be made to the Santa Cruz Community Foundation Fire Response Fund.

Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Santa Cruz Message from Fire Chief Hajduk: CZU Lightning Complex Fire

Wildfires are dynamic events and can be unpredictable.

Wildfires Rage; Murder Arrests: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Evacuation orders set in amid destructive local wildfires; 2 accused of murder; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

CalFresh Benefits For Santa Cruz County Evacuees

Families and individuals impacted by the Lighting Complex Fires may not realize they qualify for CalFresh.

34 California State Parks Close As Wildfires Rage

Golden State parks shuttered this week as air quality worsens and firefighters continue to battle back flames.

Santa Cruz County's Big Basin 'As We Have Known It ... Is Gone'

Wildfires tearing through the Santa Cruz Mountains have claimed much of the park's historic areas.

Man Faces DUI, Weapons Charges After Entering Closed Road

The road was closed as officials responded to the CZU August Lightning Complex fires.

Price Gouging Illegal In Santa Cruz County Amid Fires

See prices of critical goods raised more than 10 percent? Report it to the Santa Cruz County D.A.'s Office.

CZU Lightning Complex Fires At 63K Acres; 100 Buildings Burned

Prowlers target empty homes; residents in evacuated areas should flee immediately; missing persons cases; and more updates from officials.

CZU Lightning Complex Fires: One Day Captured In Eerie Photos

The dramatic skies and vistas are real, yet hard to conceive. Check out a local photographer's surreal images from around Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Co. Beaches Announce Labor Day Weekend Closure Plans

Several Monterey Bay city, county and park agencies made the joint proposal for the Sept. 5-7 holiday to hamper spread of coronavirus.

Mail-In Ballots In Santa Cruz County: Zoom Call Set For Thursday

Santa Cruz Co. Clerk Gail Pellerin is holding a Voting Matters event to address USPS concerns for upcoming presidential general election.

CZU Lightning Complex: More Evacuations Ordered

Evacuation orders expanded Thursday as fires encroach on communities in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.

2 Arrests In Homicide Investigation In Santa Cruz

Both suspects were booked at the Santa Cruz County Jail for homicide and related charges.

SEE: Santa Cruz Skies Sparkle As Lightning Strikes

View dazzling photos of some of the nearly 4,000 lightning strikes recorded across the Bay Area, sparking widespread fires.

SEE: California Skies Sparkle As Lightning Strikes

View dazzling photos of some of the nearly 4,000 lightning strikes recorded across the Bay Area, sparking widespread fires.

Evacuations Ordered For Boulder Creek In Santa Cruz County

Residents of communities in the Boulder Creek area are ordered to evacuate as wildfire-sparked fires rage in the county.

Beaches To Close Labor Day In Unincorporated Santa Cruz County

Beaches in unincorporated Santa Cruz County will close for much of Labor Day weekend, supervisors decided Tuesday.

Parolee Arrested With Meth, Heroin, Gun, Santa Cruz Police Say

High capacity rifle magazines were found in his car Monday, the Santa Cruz Police Department said.

Santa Cruz Co. District Attorney's Office Warns Of IRS Tax Scams

"Be on the lookout for these Dirty Dozen scams of 2020."

CCS High School Football Season Could Be Cancelled: Report

The future of this school year’s season hinges on being able to start practices by mid-December, The Mercury News reports.