Santa Cruz County Local News: Resilience

What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.

Learn what's getting into Californians’ lungs and why it matters.

California wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent and more ferocious. ‘Malibu Burning’ author Robert Kerbeck shares simple steps you can take to protect your home.

For the food-insecure community in Santa Cruz County, Second Harvest Food Bank feeds the need.

This year, a series of extreme events in California and around the country have wreaked havoc, driven by climate change. How prepared are we for things to get worse?

By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.

2023’s torrential rainstorms have eased California's drought conditions. But there’s a lot more to drought than the amount of rain, and this drought isn't over yet.

Prepare for disaster in Santa Cruz County by keeping crucial information at your fingertips—just one touch away on your smartphone.

Fires, floods, earthquakes—California’s got it all. And CERT volunteers are ready to step in.

How local amateur radio operators can help in the next big emergency.

As California insurance companies have revoked the fire policies of thousands of homeowners, the state has taken steps to get them covered again.

Tips for creating wildlife-friendly habitat in Santa Cruz County, no matter where you live.

Feeling stressed? Confused? Or just a little blue? Help is just a phone call away for residents of Santa Cruz County.

Making it through the earthquake is the easy part. The hard part is surviving in the chaos that follows.

The climate change era has created a whole new set of terms for a wide variety of storms and other weather phenomena. Here are some of the most important.

California residents can turn to these public and private entities to help prepare for wildfires and protect their property.