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March 2026 California weather Weather 

Record-Breaking Warmth Is On the Way

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Mid-March is going to feel a lot like July A sprawling heat event is taking shape across the American West. Forecasters are increasingly confident temperatures will shatter records during the week of March 16–21. And the Central Coast, from Santa Barbara County through the Salinas Valley and into Santa Cruz County, sits squarely in its path. Daniel Swain, a climate… Read More
Hummingbird month Festivals 

Tiny Wings, Big Spectacle: Hummingbird Month Returns to the UCSC Arboretum

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If you’ve spent any time in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you’ve probably noticed the flash of iridescent green darting between flowers — a hummingbird, hovering for just a moment before vanishing in a blur. These remarkable little birds are with us year-round, but March is when things get truly spectacular, and the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden is pulling out… Read More
cal fire defensible space Fire Recovery 

California FAIR Plan Now Offers Wildfire Hardening Discounts for Homeowners

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Policyholders who take steps to protect their properties may qualify for savings of up to 16.4% California homeowners struggling to find affordable insurance coverage have a new incentive to wildfire-proof their properties. The California FAIR Plan — the state’s insurer of last resort — is now offering Wildfire Hardening Discounts to Dwelling Fire and Commercial policyholders who take measurable steps… Read More
Quail Hollow spring wild flowers Hikes Photography 

Watching Spring Unfold at Quail Hollow Ranch Park | Photography

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Enjoying watching spring unfold in the Santa Cruz Mountains on an inspiring hike at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park in Felton. Pacific Hound’s-Tongue, Bush monkey-flower, Brittleleaf manzanita This 300-acre historic horse ranch and nature preserve is a gem of the Santa Cruz County parks system. The park is home to 15 unique habitats — ranging from a pond and riparian… Read More
PG&E Town Hall meeting in Boulder Creek Infrastructure 

Did PG&E Deliver? A Look at the March 2 District 5 Town Hall in Boulder Creek

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On Monday, March 2, Boulder Creek residents packed the Rec Center gym for Supervisor Monica Martinez’ town hall with PG&E. “For those of us who live in the mountains, power is truly the backbone of our everyday life,” Martinez told the crowd. “I’ve heard from many of you, particularly during the extended outages during the holiday season. And I know… Read More