A new wildfire was reported today at 3:20 p.m. in Santa Cruz County. H5 Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, ...

Fire victims’ experiences, and damning grand jury findings, depict a county government unprepared to meet the needs of ...

Several northbound lanes of Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz mountains were closed for hours after a big rig caught on fire.

The Santa Cruz City Council could advance a wildfire plan to coordinate evacuations, ensure water delivery and prepare ...

Thairie Ritchie, a well-known Santa Cruz community organizer, reportedly self-immolated Jan. 20 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

Experts say homeowners in fire-prone areas are increasingly carrying policies that may not cover the full cost of rebuilding.

After heavy rain and strong winds hit the Central Coast, crews and residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains are preparing for ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:49 a.m. in Santa Cruz County. Wilder Fire has been burning on private land. There is ...