Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles


Faults on Power Grid Skyrocketed in Hours Before L.A. Firestorm Began

The number of faults on the power grid near three of the major Los Angeles County fires skyrocketed in the hours before the blazes began, according to a company that monitors electrical activity.

The Bunny Museum, Destroyed by Eaton Fire, Vows to Return

About 46,000 bunny objects were lost in the fire that swept through Altadena on Wednesday.

Drone Collides With Firefighting Aircraft Over Palisades Fire, FAA Says

Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction (TFR) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to protect firefighting aircraft.

These Maps Show Palisades Fire's Rapid Spread in First Day

The Palisades fire erupted on Tuesday morning and quickly consumed over 17,000 acres and thousands of buildings. Aircraft sensors captured the explosive growth.

L.A. County to Use Teeth, DNA to Identify John and Jane Doe Fire Victims

It could take anywhere from days to weeks to identify the remains of people killed in the Eaton and Palisades fires, L.A. County's medical examiner said Thursday.

Emergency Evacuation Alert Sent in Error to Large Number of Los Angeles Residents

An alert to evacuate from the Los Angeles County Fire department Thursday afternoon appeared to have been sent in error.

Growing Two-by-Fours: Santa Clara County Agritourism Threatened by Development

SANTA CLARA COUNTY officials remain out of compliance with state housing laws, which could put their agricultural tourism efforts in a race against developments proposing to pave over the Valley of Heart’s Delight remaining farmland — with or without their …

Kenneth Fire: Evacuation Orders, Shelters

The Kenneth fire is burning in the west San Fernando Valley near Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills and West Hills. It is burning near a trailhead at Victory Boulevard near the L.A.-Ventura County border. The area is near the Upper Las …

Power Could Be Out for Days for Hundreds of Thousands, Even Far From L.A. Wildfires

The power outages are sparking anger and frustration from customers, including those who are many miles from the active fires.

Forecast: Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Back as Wildfires Continue to Ravage L.A. County

After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire risk.

Kenneth Fire Threatens Homes Near Calabasas

The Kenneth fire was reported in an area near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Flames ignited adjacent to a trailhead near Victory Boulevard.

Los Incendios en Los Ángeles Podrían Aumentar Drásticamente Las Primas De Seguros Y Poner a Prueba Las Nuevas Reglas Del Mercado De California

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Column: Compassion and Decency Are Lost Amid Wildfires as California Foes Seek Cheap Political Points

In their haste to politicize one of the worst natural disasters in California history, Donald Trump and many allies haven't even bothered offering ritual hopes and prayers. Their callous response is unprecedented.

LA Fires Could Drastically Drive Up Insurance Premiums — And Test California’s New Market Rules

The state’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the Los Angeles fires began. Can the market recover and stabilize?

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': New Year, New Congress, New Health Agenda

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': New Year, New Congress, New Health Agenda

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What to Know About Temporary Housing, Rents, Price Gouging During Fire Storm

L.A. County fires trigger price gouging protections for renters and others. Some organizations are providing free temporary housing.

What Rights Do Immigrant Students and Families Have in California Schools and Colleges?

In the first months of the first Trump administration in 2017, a father in Los Angeles was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after dropping his 12-year-old daughter off at school.The ripple effect was immediate.“Right away there was a …

Column: Karen Bass Was No Nero — And Now's the Time for Her to Prove That

L.A. is scared, seething and looking for a scapegoat — and who better than a mayor who jetted to another continent despite warnings that devastating winds were about to blast through a region that hasn't seen substantial rainfall in months?

'This Is Our House': Mom and Son Fought Off Palisades Fire With Pump, Hose and Pool Water

A mother and her son, a UCLA freshman, fought to save their house in Pacific Palisades, using a hose to keep the flames at bay while hundreds of their neighbors' homes burned.

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