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Tressel Fire Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department Fire Fire Departments Local News 

Multi-Agency Response Contains Tressel Fire in Boulder Creek

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Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire with extention into wildland on Tressel Pass Road north of town. Ben Lomond Fire Department, Felton Fire Protection District, Scotts Valley Fire District, Santa Cruz Fire Department, CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, AMR, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Cal Trans, and PG&E provided additional support. While the structure… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley Fire Safety Simulation Trailer Fire Local News 

Cutting Edge Fire Safety Training Comes to SLV Students and Community

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Students in the San Lorenzo Valley have firsthand knowledge of the devastation fire can leave behind. The community is still far from recovery after the August 2020 CZU Fire. Fire safety and fire prevention in our communities are a top priority, now more than ever. Thanks to a federal grant, the community has access to specialized education that will empower… Read More
Hermon Fire Felton Mt Hermon Road Scotts Valley Fire Local News 

Swift Response Contains Hermon Fire in Santa Cruz Mountains

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On June 6, 2025, a vegetation fire, dubbed the Hermon Fire, ignited along Mount Hermon Road between Scotts Valley and Felton, scorching approximately 2.3 acres. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response from multiple agencies, the blaze was fully contained by 1:36 p.m., preventing threats to structures and ensuring no injuries, according to Cal Fire CZU. The effort involved Cal… Read More
low impact camping ordinance Fire Local News Outdoors 

Low Impact Camping Ordinance

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UPDATE: Supervisor Zach Friend’s controversial “Low-Impact Camping Ordinance” was rejected at today’s county Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisors Manu Koenig, Justin Cummings, Felipe Hernandez, and Bruce McPherson instead urged waiting for the result of Senate Bill 620 – the state’s camping ordinance, guidance from the insurance commissioner on impact to insured homeowners, and input from stakeholders. The final vote was… Read More
Felton Fire Department Fire Local News 

Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors Notice of Vacancy

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The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors has posted a Notice of Vacancy. Applications are due January 8, 2024. The position to be filled is for a term ending December 2024. The seat will go to election in November 2024 for a new 4-year term. Applications are available at the Felton Fire Protection District Office located at: 131 Kirby… Read More
Fern Fire Boulder Creek May 2022 Fire Local News 

Fern Fire Recap

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On Monday, May 30 around 5:00 pm Cal Fire reported a vegetation fire in the hills above Fern Drive north of downtown Boulder Creek and west of Highway 9. The fire was reported to be a quarter acre and slow-moving with favorable wind conditions. One helicopter, two air tankers and a spotter plane were dispatched. Ground crews at that time… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley water drought wildfire Columns Fire Water 

San Lorenzo Valley Water, Drought, and Winter Fires

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Californians have a fraught history with drought. Historical data indicates the state has at least one period that can be classified as a “drought” every decade. According to the United States Geological Survey Center’s (USGS) California Water Science Center, a drought is defined as, “a period with drier-than-normal conditions that results in water-related problems.” Read More
Last Chance Community Post-Fire Watershed Defense Coalition Fire Fire Recovery Local News 

Post-Fire Watershed Defense Coalition Takes Action

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By Beth Prentiss with Rebekah Uccellini Kuby and Tiffany Worthington While cooler weather and rains may spell relief for some people worried about wildfires, for others they mean a race against the clock to protect our waterways from toxic ash runoff before heavy rains begin. The Post-Fire Watershed Defense Coalition has been working non-stop since the wildfires to contain the… Read More