Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles

How Did a Cluster of Homes Near the Eaton Fire's Ignition Point Emerge Unscathed?

A neighborhood where the deadly Eaton fire began was mostly spared from the devastation in surrounding Altadena, with the same gusting winds that whipped up the inferno thought to have helped those closest to the ignition point avoid disaster.

San Jose State Transgender Athletes in Limbo After Judge Strikes Down Title IX Protections

THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S efforts to expand Title IX policies have been struck down, resulting in a loss of protections for LGBTQ+ students.The court ruling made by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves in State of Tennessee v. Cardona erases the Department …

'A Thief and a Crooked Cop': L.A. Deputy Committed Crimes for Crypto Mogul, Feds Say

A longtime detective in the L.A. County sheriff's anti-gang unit has admitted to extortion and other abuses of power while working for a crypto mogul, court filings show.

Cartoonist Who Started Out in the Bay Area Arrested on Child Porn Charges

The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist allegedly had videos of child pornography.

Where Are All the Eggs? Bird Flu’s Spread Not the Only Culprit in Crisis of Global Proportions

IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California.The …

Bay Area Man Allegedly Driving Realistic Fake CHP Car Arrested

Police are seeking anyone who might have been pulled over by the ersatz vehicle.

Amid the Firestorm, All Around L.A., Signs of Gratitude, Love Appear

These heartfelt affections are a reminder that there are still plenty of angels out there watching over the City of Angels.

Some Residents Allowed to Return to Devastated Pacific Palisades, Altadena Neighborhoods

With fire containment improving and winds dying down, some residents are being allowed back into neighborhoods devastated by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

‘Not Acceptable’: City, County Leaders, Police Call for Change After Shooting of Vallejo Child

Newly elected Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James approached the podium at a press conference in Vallejo to address the shooting of a 4-year-old girl in the northern neighborhood known as the Crest last weekend. She fought back tears. “Just a …

LA Fires Bring Scrutiny to Worker Safety, Private Firefighting

From left: Homeowners Christine Meinders and Sohrab Nafici return to their fire-ravaged neighborhood in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Jan. 10, 2025. Photo by Jae C. Hong, AP Photo

One of World's Largest Lithium Battery Plants Ablaze in Moss Landing

One of the world’s largest lithium battery plants went up in flames in Monterey County.

Gavin Newsom Has Grown California’s Government to Record Size. Now He, Too, Is Selling ‘Efficiency’

Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high.

‘It All Ended in a Second’: Thousands of Low-Income and Immigrant Workers Lost Jobs in LA Fires

Gardeners, housekeepers and car wash workers living paycheck to paycheck are out of work in Los Angeles County as fires damaged homes and businesses. Their income losses may be permanent.

Wealth Will Dictate LA Fire Recovery Unless California Learns From Mistakes of Past Disasters

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LA Will Need Workers to Clean Up After Fires. It Can Be a Dangerous Job

The LA fires have left domestic workers and day laborers jobless. They may soon be hired for wildfire cleanup work, where they can be exposed to ash and other toxins.

Private Firefighters Are Increasingly Popular With Insurers. But Do They Pose a Risk?

Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades Fire bore down on Southern California last week, the private fire crew he oversees headed out to help …

These L.A. Firefighters Lost Everything When the Eaton Fire Arrived at Their Doorstep

They dedicated their careers to stopping people's homes from burning, but when the Eaton fire arrived on their doorstep, their expertise was no match for its wrath.

'Is This Real?': Three Generations of Altadena Family Lose Homes in Eaton Fire

The Davila family found their dream home in Altadena. They hope to rebuild after the fire destroyed three generations of family homes.

Column: The Shrine to Mexican Horse Culture That's Now a Sanctuary From the Fires

The Lopez clan was part of a region-wide effort that amounted to an equine Dunkirk.

Migration Across the U.S.-Mexico Border, in 5 Charts

Arrivals at the border are the lowest they've been since incoming President Trump first left office in 2021.