Santa Cruz County officials say the worst rain hit Tuesday evening, but crews were well-prepared. Crews have been working to ...

Though many believe that the trees are sycamores, retired Santa Cruz city arborist Ray Sherrod confirmed that the trees are London planes, one of the most frequently planted trees in California.

Next to Empire Grade Road near UC Santa Cruz, firefighters touch their torches ... while the fast-moving fire leaves taller trees unscathed. This prescribed burn was one of many lit near the ...