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Shaded Fuel Break Miller Property County Park Fire Recovery Local News Parks 

Miller Property County Park Shaded Fuel Break Project

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The Miller Property County Park Shaded Fuel Break Project is a collaborative effort between Santa Cruz County Parks and CAL FIRE to reduce wildfire risk, strengthen community resilience, and improve forest health along Kings Creek Road in Boulder Creek. A shaded fuel break is a strategically treated strip of forest designed to slow the spread and intensity of wildfire —… Read More
Oak Woodland prescribed burn Fire Recovery Local News 

CAL FIRE CZU Plans Controlled Burn in Oak Woodland for Post-Fire Recovery

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On Friday, October 10, 2025, weather permitting, CAL FIRE CZU will conduct a controlled burn of approximately 40 acres of grass, brush, and dead trees at Locatelli Ranch in Santa Cruz County. The burn area lies within the CZU August Lightning Complex footprint, see map below. Santa Cruz County Vegetation Management Forester Scott Bullock explains, “Our aim is to clear… Read More
Reimagining Big Basin Fire Recovery Local News Parks 

Reimagining Big Basin: A Vision for Recovery 

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen Image above: The proposed Saddle Mountain welcome center will provide an entry to the park, welcome center and shuttle parking to access the park on weekends. The hub will will overlook a restored meadow and include a park store and bistro. Nearly five years after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore through California’s oldest state park, the… Read More
New growth quilt Laura Fogg Fire Recovery Local News 

CZU Lightning Complex Fire: Five Years Later, a Community Commemorates

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Pictured above, a commemorative quilt titled New Growth by quilt artist Laura Fogg. For the Big Basin Art About project Laura wrote, “My assumption, upon visiting Big Basin for the first time after the fire, was that I would be witness to total devastation. Instead I found myself surrounded by health. Almost all of the burned trees are sprouting vigorous… Read More
Felton FIre Protection District board meeting Fire Recovery Local News Public Agencies 

Felton Fire Loses Chief, Service Contract with Ben Lomond

Jesse Kathan
Some Felton firefighters have said the agency is not prepared to respond to 911 calls without Ben Lomond Fire’s support. (Photo Jesse Kathan — Santa Cruz Local) By Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz Local This story was originally published by Santa Cruz Local. Sign up for their weekly newsletters. Felton Fire Board of Directors meetings FELTON >> Ben Lomond Fire directors… Read More
Boulder Creek Santa Cruz CZU fire photo by Mary Andersen Fire Recovery Government 

4Leaf Recovery Permit Center Services Will Transition to Planning Department

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The County’s contract with 4Leaf is set to expire at the end of the year. The project management firm has been providing building permit assistance to residents who are rebuilding after experiencing loss or damage to their homes after the CZU fire. The Planning department will resume all Recovery Permit Center services by January 1, 2025. 3rd District Supervisor Justin… Read More
Forest pine fir Environment Fire Recovery Local News 

California’s Questionable Approach To Fire Mitigation

Jessica Keating
By Jessica Keating This story explores the interconnections between fire, native plant species, policy, and fire prevention.  The heat, smoke, and soil disruption following fire act as a catalyst to certain plant species which are referred to as ‘fire-following.’ Some of these plant species, such as native wildflowers, bring beauty and awe to our region. These flowers teach us that… Read More