Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles


Liberty High Seniors Honor Their Childhood Roots With Popular ‘Kiddie Backpacks’ Trend

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS nationwide are grabbing the reins of life by wearing children’s backpacks to school — a trend through which many say celebrates the end of their education by revisiting the beginning. At Liberty High School in Brentwood, seniors …

Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region's hospitals, health clinics, first …

Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region's hospitals, health clinics, first …

Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain L.A.'s Healthcare

A primary care clinic burned, medical offices closed and hospitals struggled with possible evacuations. The wildfires that have incinerated large swaths of Los Angeles County are stressing the region's healthcare infrastructure. Still, providers continue to find ways to deliver vital …

Golf Cart Caper a Bust: Brentwood Police Use Drone to Nab Two Suspects in Buggy Burglary

Two suspected golf cart thieves didn’t get very far over the weekend in Brentwood, where a police-operated drone quickly tracked them down.Officers responded around 2:30 a.m. Saturday to a report of two suspects stealing golf carts in the 100 block …

Médicos Y Enfermeras Siguen Haciendo Su Trabajo, Mientras Los Incendios Jaquean El Sistema De  Salud De Los Ángeles

Los incendios forestales que se propagan rápidamente y han transformado gran parte del condado de Los Ángeles en un infierno en llamas no solo están alterando las vidas de decenas de miles de residentes y dueños de negocios. También están …

Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Offline and Empty When Firestorm Exploded

A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance.

The Weather Factors That Triggered L.A. County's Devastating Fires

Winds and unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for the extreme wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.

Aftershock Hits After Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Strikes Near SF Zoo

The earthquake woke up many San Francisco Bay Area residents with a noticeable shake.

Bay Area Firefighters Deployed to Aid Los Angeles County as Massive Blazes Rage On

Fire departments from all corners of the Bay Area have deployed hundreds of personnel, along with engines, trucks, water tenders and other resources in recent days to help battle massive fires in Los Angeles County.The local crews are joining a …

There's a Reason You Can't Stop Doomscrolling Through L.A.'s Fire Disaster

The current state of social media has made the online experience of the L.A. wildfires even more stressful than previous disasters.

Brace Yourselves, Here Comes Another CA Budget Proposal

Gov. Newsom speaks during a press conference to announce a job creation initiative at the West Fresno Center in Fresno on Nov. 21, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Una Sorprendente Redada De Inmigración en El Condado De Kern Presagia Lo Que Les Espera a Los Trabajadores Agrícolas Y a Las Empresas

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Firefighters Battle to Protect NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson

Officials said they are making progress in protecting two key science institutions from the Eaton fire.

California Has More Money Than Expected. Here’s How Gavin Newsom Wants to Spend It

Gov. Gavin Newsom expects a small California budget surplus after facing a deficit one year ago. His office is releasing details as devastating wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles.

A Surprising Immigration Raid in Kern County Foreshadows What Awaits Farmworkers and Businesses

“If this is the new normal, this is absolute economic devastation,” says one local economist.

Employers Use Onsite Daycare to Attract Employees

Some large employers have started offering onsite daycare services as a perk to attract employees.

Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires

State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

Shaikin: Polymarket Shouldn't Allow People to Profit by Betting on the L.A. Firestorm

Polymarket says it is offering "prediction markets" for the L.A. fires, but what it's really doing is providing a platform for people to profit off tragedy.

Column: They're Using the Fires as a Political Piñata. Please Stop

When it comes to the fires, there's a lot to talk about. But can we do so as grown-ups, without using an epic disaster as a political piñata?

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