Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 6/25/21. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few national stories from NPR.Firefighters are…

The fire had burned 2,877 acres with just 13% of it contained as of Wednesday. Emergency crews are watching for a return to hot and dry conditions at the end of the week.

The embers of last year’s fire season in California have died out, but the memories of that horrible time are still fresh. As this year’s fire season…

KAZU News has won two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its work in 2020. The Radio Television Digital News Association honors outstanding achievements…

Fire season in California is now year round. That was very apparent locally when multiple fires ignited in Santa Cruz County late Monday, prompting…

Firefighters responded to multiple fires in Santa Cruz County Tuesday after high winds amid dry conditions. Two of the fires prompted evacuations. Those…

The rainy season is upon us here in the Monterey Bay area and because of this summer’s major wildfires, the season will be accompanied with a significant…

Wildfires can have a lasting impact on the natural environment. New life can sprout from the ashes, but some things are lost forever. To understand the…

When wildfire strikes, water infrastructure that’s made out of plastics is particularly at risk of contamination. If pipes and tanks lose pressure, or get…

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup where you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.On Tuesday the sun…