Santa Cruz Weekly News
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1.0KCounty Fairgrounds Hosts Drive-Thru Fair Food Sales
Drive-thru will offer fair favorites such as corn dogs and deep-fried Oreos
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1.2KCoastal Cleanup Efforts Adapt in the Age of Covid-19
Save Our Shores encourages individual action to clean up locally
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1.1K3Water Quality: San Lorenzo Valley District Explains Do-Not-Drink Order
How safe is San Lorenzo Valley's water right now?
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8041Fire Inspections: Santa Cruz Fire Chief’s Problem With Grand Jury Report
Santa Cruz Fire Chief Jason Hajduk says report's numbers are wrong
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1.1KCounty Supervisors Move to Streamline Rebuilding Process Following Fire
CZU Lightning Complex fire destroyed at least 900 homes
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1.0KRevisiting the Report That Warned About the County’s Wildfire Risk
A Grand Jury report called out several factors in wildfire risk
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1.0KDouble Whammy of Covid-19, Fires Strain Social Service Providers
Local groups adapt to rapidly meet need amid dual ongoing crises
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946Man Suspected of Stealing Cal Fire Commander’s Wallet Arrested
Live Oak man suspected of stealing a wallet from a firefighter’s truck
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1.1KSanta Cruz County Mutual Aid Supports Homeless Evacuees
Local group raises money to support homeless people displaced by the fire
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870Covid-19 Economic Restrictions Expected to Remain in Place
State may release new reopening guidance Friday
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8511Watsonville Approves Moratorium on Covid-19 Evictions
Moratorium will protect Watsonville tenants affected by the virus until Jan. 15, 2021
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1.2KExperts Offer Advice on How to Help Wildlife Fleeing Fires
Residents encouraged to put out water for fleeing wildlife
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980Thousands of CZU Lightning Complex Fire Evacuees Head to San Jose
San Jose hotels offer discounted rooms for fire evacuees
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1.4K1Debate Brews Over Residents Who Won’t Evacuate During Fire
Some residents stay to defend their homes amid the CZU Lightning Complex fire
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1.0KCommunity Foundation Aids Farmworkers During Crisis
Community Foundation provides farmworkers with monthly rent checks
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1.1KLocal Farmers Share Thoughts on Climate Change, Sustainability
Rising temperatures, more frequent heat waves and wildfires are growing concerns for farmers
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1.1KEvacuees Reflect on Loss and Uncertainty as CZU Fires Burn
Santa Cruz County has eight evacuation sites set up so far
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1.2KSanta Cruz County Fairgrounds Sets Up Shelter for Fire Evacuees
Shelters set up at Pescadero High School, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
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1.2KSupervisors Approve Eviction Moratorium Through September
Statewide rule to protect renters expires Sept. 1
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1.2KEvacuations Ordered As Lightning Complex Fires Grow
Fires are threatening 6,000 structures as of Wednesday morning
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1.2KAn Overdose, New Services and Uncertainty on Homelessness
A look inside an expanded syringe program and a new camp
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1.1KFires, Wind, Lightning, Blackouts Strike Santa Cruz
Fires pop up around the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay areas
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1.2KCensus Begins Final Count With Door-to-Door Visits
Census can also be filled out via mail, phone, or online
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969Food Justice Nonprofit Raises $80,000 for Young People and Families
Nonprofit raised funds to give directly to 80 low-income local youth and their families
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1.1KCounty Proposes Budget Cuts to Health Services, Law Enforcement
Budget includes potential cuts, furloughs and layoffs for every department in the county
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1.0K1Local Syringe Distribution Group Receives State Authorization
Nonprofit says it plans on providing home delivery services
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1.1KSanta Cruz’s First Black Lives Matter Month Leaves Activists Disappointed
Activists call out racist incidents and hate crimes as they continue working toward change
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1.4KClash Over Food Cart Captures Community Attention
Incident prompts closure, demonstrations
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1.2KProgram Provides Donated Bicycles for Essential Workers
Bike Santa Cruz County aims to provide transportation alternatives for essential workers
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1.1KSanta Cruz in Photos: Downtown Coming Back to Life
Outdoor dining helps bring back visitors
