To get closer to the story,
I am Type II Wildland Firefighter certified.
Since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire ignited, I’ve been on the ground covering the blaze and its impacts on the Santa Cruz community for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, NPR, KQED and KAZU.
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Features
A year after fire, burned Santa Cruz forests sprout with new life but growing takes time
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mercury News, The East Bay Times | August 15, 2021
New group hopes to spark ‘good fire’ movement across Central Coast
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Monterey Herald, East Bay Times | July 28, 2021
Central Coast Group Pushes Good Fire Movement to Help With Wildfires
The California Report | August 4, 2021
KQED, KAZU | August 29, 2020
Santa Cruz County drinking water takes a hit after wildfire
KAZU | September 20, 2020
News
Gov. Newsom visits Big Basin State Park, says CZU fire impact exemplifies climate change
The Santa Cruz Sentinel | August 17, 2021
Sunday’s Big Basin fire “part of the natural process,” State Parks scientist says
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Mercury News, The East Bay Times | May 4, 2021
Private wildland firefighting firm contracted to protect State Farm-insured-homes
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Mercury News | April 8, 2021
$68 million price tag to fight CZU Lightning Complex fire
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Mercury News, The East Bay Times, The Los Angeles Times | March 15, 2021
CZU Lightning Complex fire’s embers, fuels likely sparked January fires
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Mercury News, The East Bay Times | Feb. 8, 2021
Cal Fire Chief: ‘We weren’t prepared for this in January’
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Mercury News, The East Bay Times | January 20, 2021
At least a dozen fires ignite across Santa Cruz, San Mateo counties
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Mercury News, The East Bay Times |January 19, 2021
Firefighters Continue Attack On CZU Lightning Complex Even After Flames Recede
KAZU | September 10, 2020
Wildfires In California Have Firefighting Teams Stretched Thin
NPR | August 24, 2020
Rural Evacuees Pull Together at Santa Cruz Fairgrounds
The California Report | August 20, 2020
Fire Refugees Overwhelm Santa Cruz County
KAZU | August 22, 2020
Fire Crews Continue to Battle Blazes in 4 Bay Area Counties as Temperatures Reach Triple Digits
KQED | August 18, 2020