Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County mostly reopen after closures from extreme snow, fallen trees
The California Highway Patrol closed a portion of Highway 17 early Friday because of the snow pack. They shared video of the conditions with deep banks of snow on both sides of the road, as more snow fell.
The California Highway Patrol closed a portion of Highway 17 early Friday because of the snow pack. They shared video of the conditions with deep banks of snow on both sides of the road, as more snow fell.
Parents of toddler crushed by redwood tree call boy's survival a 'miracle'
A two-year-old boy is expected to survive after suffering critical injuries when a tree fell onto his family's house in Santa Cruz County during this week's windstorms. The boy's family is calling his survival a miracle.
A two-year-old boy is expected to survive after suffering critical injuries when a tree fell onto his family's house in Santa Cruz County during this week's windstorms. The boy's family is calling his survival a miracle.
Snowfall in Santa Cruz mountains makes for 'winter wonderland'
Snow coated the Santa Cruz mountains Thursday, where upwards to half a foot is expected to fall.
Snow coated the Santa Cruz mountains Thursday, where upwards to half a foot is expected to fall.
Snow sightings in San Jose, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz mountains
The weather is especially cold in the Bay Area this week; so cold in fact that snow blanketed Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, parts of San Mateo County and Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz mountains.
The weather is especially cold in the Bay Area this week; so cold in fact that snow blanketed Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, parts of San Mateo County and Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz mountains.
'Do not engage': Man dressed as Cookie Monster in Santa Cruz raising concerns
Santa Cruz police are warning residents not to approach a man dressed up as the “Cookie Monster," that is wandering around the city's beach and wharf areas.
Santa Cruz police are warning residents not to approach a man dressed up as the “Cookie Monster," that is wandering around the city's beach and wharf areas.
2-year old recovering after redwood tree lands on Boulder Creek home
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after he was seriously injured when a giant redwood tree crashed through his family's Boulder Creek home.
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after he was seriously injured when a giant redwood tree crashed through his family's Boulder Creek home.
Redwood tree crashes into Boulder Creek home seriously injuring 1-year-old
The strong winds wreaking havoc throughout the Bay Area caused a redwood tree to crash into a Boulder Creek home on Tuesday evening, seriously injuring a 1-year-old baby, fire officials said.
The strong winds wreaking havoc throughout the Bay Area caused a redwood tree to crash into a Boulder Creek home on Tuesday evening, seriously injuring a 1-year-old baby, fire officials said.
Hundreds say farewell to iconic Santa Cruz County pier damaged by recent storms
Hundreds gathered at Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz County Saturday to say their goodbyes to a beloved pier that was heavily damaged during several recent severe storms.
Hundreds gathered at Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz County Saturday to say their goodbyes to a beloved pier that was heavily damaged during several recent severe storms.
Freeze warning issued for many parts of the Bay Area
Bay Area residents were being warned that freezing temperatures were returning this week with cold weather advisories being issued for many areas.
Bay Area residents were being warned that freezing temperatures were returning this week with cold weather advisories being issued for many areas.
18-year-old shot and killed at Santa Cruz County party identified
Rowan Parham, of Soquel, died at a house party that night after shots were fired by another at the party, according to officials. Friends say he was an extraordinarily loyal friend with a quick wit.
Rowan Parham, of Soquel, died at a house party that night after shots were fired by another at the party, according to officials. Friends say he was an extraordinarily loyal friend with a quick wit.
Teen killed at Santa Cruz County party, juvenile arrested
An 18-year-old was killed by a juvenile Saturday night in Boulder Creek, officials reported.
An 18-year-old was killed by a juvenile Saturday night in Boulder Creek, officials reported.
California farmers trying to assess damage after massive winter storms
Farmers in California, who had been hoping for an end to the drought, are now trying to deal with flooded fields and damaged crops after this winter's massive rains.
Farmers in California, who had been hoping for an end to the drought, are now trying to deal with flooded fields and damaged crops after this winter's massive rains.
Crews to bring in 200 boulders, fabric to shore up West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
Crews are going to bring 200 tons of boulders and fabric to protect the exposed cliff side on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, until they can figure out a permanent solution.
Crews are going to bring 200 tons of boulders and fabric to protect the exposed cliff side on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, until they can figure out a permanent solution.
After Biden's visit, some residents express concern about rebuilding in Santa Cruz County
Dozens of people came out Thursday night to find out what they need to do get back on their feet. People say they need temporary housing; they need help with clean up, and they need the money to rebuild.
Dozens of people came out Thursday night to find out what they need to do get back on their feet. People say they need temporary housing; they need help with clean up, and they need the money to rebuild.
After Biden's visit, some residents express concern about rebuilding in Santa Cruz County
Dozens of people came out Thursday night to find out what they need to do to get back on their feet. People say they need temporary housing; they need help with cleanup, and they need the money to rebuild.
Dozens of people came out Thursday night to find out what they need to do to get back on their feet. People say they need temporary housing; they need help with cleanup, and they need the money to rebuild.
Monterey Bay locals come out to see President Biden during flood damage tour
It was a patriotic scene on a picturesque Monterey Bay day. A woman displayed an American flag on Cliff Drive, overlooking Capitola, ahead of a presidential visit.
It was a patriotic scene on a picturesque Monterey Bay day. A woman displayed an American flag on Cliff Drive, overlooking Capitola, ahead of a presidential visit.
President Biden arrives in California to survey storm damage in Santa Cruz County
President Biden arrived in Santa Clara County Thursday morning to begin his tour of the Central Coast and the damages left behind by recent storms.
President Biden arrived in Santa Clara County Thursday morning to begin his tour of the Central Coast and the damages left behind by recent storms.
Scenic West Cliff Drive buckles; Biden to visit storm-damaged Santa Cruz coastline
Almost three weeks of heavy rain caused parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz to collapse into the ocean. In addition, about a mile of the road near Lighthouse Field State Beach will probably be closed for the next few months.
Almost three weeks of heavy rain caused parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz to collapse into the ocean. In addition, about a mile of the road near Lighthouse Field State Beach will probably be closed for the next few months.
Neighbors in Santa Cruz work to save road after 30-feet deep sink hole opens up nearby
Just off Highway 17 at the Glenwood Drive exit, neighbors worked to keep a culvert drain from clogging up and flooding the road. If they don't keep it clear, and the road washes out, they will be trapped.
Just off Highway 17 at the Glenwood Drive exit, neighbors worked to keep a culvert drain from clogging up and flooding the road. If they don't keep it clear, and the road washes out, they will be trapped.
Felton Grove evacuated amid severe flooding
The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.
The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.