Thousands evacuated in CZU August Lightning Complex Fire in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties
22 small fires have merged as one known as the CZU Fire. The fire has burned 25,000 acres with zero percent containment and at least 20 structures have been destroyed.
22 small fires have merged as one known as the CZU Fire. The fire has burned 25,000 acres with zero percent containment and at least 20 structures have been destroyed.
Local officials, Cal Fire provides an update on CZU Complex Fires in San Mateo, Santa Cruz Counties
The update was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
The update was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
CZU August Fire grows to 25,000 acres, over 22,000 residents evacuated in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties
The cluster of fires is being called the CZU August Lightning Complex.
The cluster of fires is being called the CZU August Lightning Complex.
Wildfires prompt evacuations in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties
The CZU complex has forced over 22,000 residents to evacuate immediately.
The CZU complex has forced over 22,000 residents to evacuate immediately.
Wednesday afternoon over the CZU Fires
SkyFOX flew over the fire burning in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
SkyFOX flew over the fire burning in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
Helicopter drops water on top of San Mateo/Santa Cruz Co. fire
SkyFOX took this video at 3:37 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
SkyFOX took this video at 3:37 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
California adds 5 counties to the watchlist; Santa Cruz County is now off
Amador, Mendocino, Calaveras, Sierra and Inyo counties are now on the list of those facing more restrictions on business and school reopenings. Santa Cruz County was removed from the list.
Amador, Mendocino, Calaveras, Sierra and Inyo counties are now on the list of those facing more restrictions on business and school reopenings. Santa Cruz County was removed from the list.
Santa Cruz County partners with UC Santa Cruz to expand COVID-19 testing capacity
The Molecular Diagnostic Lab is increasingly one of the most popular testing locations for local health organizations, according to county officials.
The Molecular Diagnostic Lab is increasingly one of the most popular testing locations for local health organizations, according to county officials.
Santa Cruz caravan calls on community to fill out U.S. Census
U.S. census officials say the Bay Area leads the state in the percentage of respondents to the 2020 census. Even so, Many communities are at a 60% response rate or lower, and seek to do better.
U.S. census officials say the Bay Area leads the state in the percentage of respondents to the 2020 census. Even so, Many communities are at a 60% response rate or lower, and seek to do better.
Santa Cruz Co. placed on state monitoring list for spread of COVID-19
Santa Cruz County has been placed on the state's monitoring list for counties experiencing an increased spread of COVID-19, county officials said Monday.
Santa Cruz County has been placed on the state's monitoring list for counties experiencing an increased spread of COVID-19, county officials said Monday.
Santa Cruz County added to state coronavirus watch list following surge in new cases
The county was flagged Wednesday after passing 100 cases per 100,000 residents and is currently over 850 cases countywide. More than 500 of those cases occurred in the last two weeks.
The county was flagged Wednesday after passing 100 cases per 100,000 residents and is currently over 850 cases countywide. More than 500 of those cases occurred in the last two weeks.
Full Video: Santa Cruz Co officials announce surge in new cases during Thursday coronavirus update
The county was flagged Wednesday and added to the state watch list after passing 100 cases per?100,000 residents.
The county was flagged Wednesday and added to the state watch list after passing 100 cases per?100,000 residents.
Santa Cruz Co. private school pivots to outdoor education during pandemic
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
Food delivery program for vulnerable Santa Cruz County seniors extended
Great Plates Delivered currently uses five meal providers from local restaurateurs and caterers to deliver to hundreds of local residents, according to the county.
Great Plates Delivered currently uses five meal providers from local restaurateurs and caterers to deliver to hundreds of local residents, according to the county.
Chilling dashcam video shows carjacking suspect confronting drivers at gunpoint in Santa Cruz
It was about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when he saw a man standing in the middle of the road arguing with someone. As Miles Ragland got closer, he knew something was off.
It was about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when he saw a man standing in the middle of the road arguing with someone. As Miles Ragland got closer, he knew something was off.
Carjacking suspect held after driving off Santa Cruz cliff
A suspected carjacker was arrested after he drove off a cliff in Santa Cruz and escaped injury, authorities said Wednesday.
A suspected carjacker was arrested after he drove off a cliff in Santa Cruz and escaped injury, authorities said Wednesday.
Police chase ends with suspect driving off cliff, into ocean in Santa Cruz
A witness saw the driver moments before he lost control and drove off the cliff.
A witness saw the driver moments before he lost control and drove off the cliff.
San Jose man charged with hate crime in Santa Cruz assault incident
Santa Cruz police were notified of a physical altercation taking place outside a motel in the 1400 block of Ocean Street shortly after 2 a.m.
Santa Cruz police were notified of a physical altercation taking place outside a motel in the 1400 block of Ocean Street shortly after 2 a.m.
Santa Cruz County beaches reopen because it's 'impossible' to deter people
Originally, Santa Clara County health officer Dr. Gail Newel had intended for the beach closure to last through the Fourth of July weekend, but she said enforcing the order has been almost challenging.
Originally, Santa Clara County health officer Dr. Gail Newel had intended for the beach closure to last through the Fourth of July weekend, but she said enforcing the order has been almost challenging.
UC Santa Cruz will be 'primarily remote' in the fall
The other universities in the 10-campus system comprising 280,000 students were offering a more mixed experience as health officials and the public grapple with returning to society while also working to curb the spread of the disease.
The other universities in the 10-campus system comprising 280,000 students were offering a more mixed experience as health officials and the public grapple with returning to society while also working to curb the spread of the disease.