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2 surfers missing off coast in California: US Coast Guard

  • Feb 8

Cause of death for swimmer found in Santa Cruz Co. revealed by coroner

  • Jan 9
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Utah woman last seen weeks ago in NorCal found safe

  • Nov 23, 2025
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Utah woman missing in CA; officials say foul play possible

  • Nov 13, 2025

Monarch butterflies return to CA after almost vanishing last year

  • Dec 7, 2021

Officers without guns? One California city gives it a try

  • Jul 15, 2021

UC Santa Cruz grad awarded Rhodes Scholarship

  • Nov 23, 2020

North Bay Glass Fire 100% contained, CAL FIRE says

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'She lived her dream:' Family of Conception boat fire victim Kristy Finstad reflects 1 year later

Kristy Finstad, a UCSB graduate, marine biologist and dive instructor, was among 34 people killed in the Conception boat fire disaster one year ago.

  • Sep 4, 2020
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What we know about LNU, CZU, SCU complex fires in Santa Cruz, Napa, Sonoma, San Mateo counties and beyond

Here's the latest on fire size, acres burned and containment on the major 2020 Northern California fires.

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Big Basin Redwoods survive fires: Photos show what California's oldest park looks like now

Fire damaged the 118-year-old park's headquarters, historic core and campgrounds. But the towering trees are still standing.

  • Aug 25, 2020
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Firefighter's wallet stolen, bank account drained while battling CZU Lightning Complex fires

"SICKENING": A commander fighting the CZU Lightning Complex Fire had his department vehicle broken into, his wallet stolen and bank account drained, according to CAL FIRE officials.

  • Aug 23, 2020

Community mourns fallen Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller at memorial service

Hundreds gathered to mourn fallen Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier this month.

  • Jun 18, 2020