Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles


Inside the Desperate, Chaotic Escape From Pacific Palisades: 'If You Go Any Further You Will Die'

As fire engulfed Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, residents along the coast found different ways to escape.

Karen Bass Left L.A. For Africa as Wind, Fire Warnings Increased. Mayor Returned to a Burning City

With Mayor Karen Bass far from L.A., Rick Caruso, her opponent in the 2022 election, swept in to fill the gap, blasting the city's handling of the wildfires.

'We Don't Know When We're Going to Go Home': Private Security in Palisades Say They're Working Around the Clock

Pacific Palisades workers are guarding homes — not against the flames, but against looters, who might see opportunity in an affluent neighborhood suddenly deserted.

Beverly Hills Hotel Turns Upscale Evacuation Zone: 'The Vibe Is Apocalyptic'

On Wednesday, the lobby of the Beverly Hills Hotel turned into an evacuation zone for some of Los Angeles' most well-to-do residents.

With Firefighters Stretched Thin, Altadena Residents Battle to Save Homes From Flames

Some residents flee, others stay and fight as Eaton fire tears through unincorporated community of Altadena: 'The whole city just got erased'

Palisades, Eaton Fires Leave 400,000 LA Residents Without Power

Multiple wind-whipped fires are ripping through the Los Angeles area.

Biden Celebrates Birth of Great-Grandchild After Briefing on L.A. Wildfires

President Biden announced that he became a great-grandfather on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi gave birth in Los Angeles.

A Fire Is Forcing You to Evacuate. What Do You Pack?

Here's what to pack in your "go-bag" in the event you receive an evacuation warning or order.

Satellite Images Show How Fires Exploded Across L.A. In Just a Few Hours

Satellite images show when the major fires, the Eaton, Palisades and Hurst fires, were first visible from space. See the timeline.

How to Help Those Affected by Fires Raging Across Los Angeles County

Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.

From 1,000 to Zero: The Loss of Public News Racks in San Francisco

Editor’s note: Julia Gitis is the founder of Community News Lab, a nonprofit working to modernize print news racks into digital kiosks. Gitis plans to get community input at the 24th Street BART Station on January 23.Ken Cacich, a 72-year …

How to Protect Yourself From the Smoke Caused by L.A. Wildfires

The fires in L.A. have caused terrible air quality conditions across the county. Here are ways you can protect yourself, and your children, from the health impacts of wildfire smoke.

L.A. Firefighters Are Spread Thin Fighting Four Major Fires, but Help Is on the Way

The California National Guard has sent 200 personnel to help fight four major fires in L.A. County, and federal and out-of-state agencies are also pledging help.

Los Angeles County Wildfires Underscore California’s Growing Threat of Disaster

Hollywood thrives on depictions of desperate battles against overwhelming forces of destruction.

A Tale of Two Presidents: How L.A. Fires Show the Difference Between Biden and Trump

President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County. President-elect Donald Trump took to social media and blamed 'Newscum.'

¿Por Qué Trump Culpa Las Políticas De Uso De Agua De Newsom Por Los Incendios en Los Ángeles?

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Palisades Schools Suffer Major Damage. Hundreds of Campuses Likely to Remain Closed for Days

Fire has devastated at least two Pacific Palisades schools while hundreds of campuses are closed across the Los Angeles area.

Fact Check: Why Is Trump Blaming the LA Fires on Newsom’s Water Policies?

President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.

Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Dies in Early-Morning Collision

Deputy Timothy Corlew, assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff's station, died during an on-duty collision on Wednesday morning, according to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.

Law Enforcement Uncover More Alleged Crimes Against ‘American Nightmare’ Perp

Law enforcement officials said that Matthew Muller — the man at the center of the Vallejo kidnapping case that was outlined in the Netflix documentary “American Nightmare” — may have committed sexual assault and kidnapping as early as 1993 when …

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