It took 12 days, but firefighters announced that the Lockheed Fire has officially been extinguished.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Supervisor Mark Stone Takes Coastal Commission Seat
Appointment will fill Monterey County Supervisor Dave Potter’s seat on the 12 person commission.
Father and Son Arrested after Man Killed by Hummer
Reginald Wilcoxen, 43, of Watsonville, and his son Jeremiah Wilcoxen, 19, of Richmond, were arrested this weekend in connection with the death of pedestrian on Ocean Street Friday night.
Jenkins Found Dead in Canada
The man suspected of killing a onetime resident of Bonny Doon was found dead in a Canadian motel this weekend after an apparent suicide.
Rare Plants Expected to Thrive After Fire
The California Native Plant Society lists two species of manzanita plants as endangered, but that may soon change, thanks to the Lockheed Fire. The rare “Chalks” and ohloneana manzanitas, whose range is limited to the hills above Davenport, need a fire to pass over them before their seeds can begin to sprout, but the last major fire in the area took place in 1948. Now biologists are expecting dormant seed banks to flourish over the next few weeks.
UCSC Staff Look into Starting Their Own Daycare
Still reeling from the announcement that UCSC has decided to cut out day care services for faculty and staff, staffers at the school’s childcare center are looking into opening their own center to serve those families and counter potential layoffs.
Body of Former Bonny Doon Resident Found in SoCal
Bonny Doon is back in the news, but not because of the fire that threatened the otherwise sleepy community.
Brookdale Lodge Is Site of Latest Fire
It seemed like just yesterday that the Lockheed Fire was finally coming under control, but a new fire struck the Brookdale Lodge, leaving 60 residents with only seconds to get out.
The Astroturf Is Always Greener
Faced with severe water shortages, parks and playing fields in Santa Cruz County have begun to replace their grass with synthetic Astroturf.
Local Teen Charged in Murder Could Face Life in Prison
What began as a fight over money for money for beer could land Jonathan Cardenas, 17, of Santa Cruz, in jail for the rest of his life.
