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Santa Cruz opens temporary storm shelters, Big Basin grows

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury
Published February 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM PST
Aerial photo shows a road lined with redwoods and douglas firs.
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California State Parks
Big Basin Redwoods State Park announced the purchase of a 153-acre property that borders the park yesterday.

In today's newscast, Santa Cruz County opens two temporary shelters in anticipation of cold weather. Plus, Big Basin Redwoods State Park expands by 153 acres.
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Erin Malsbury
Erin is an award-winning journalist and photographer. She's written for local and national outlets, including the Smithsonian and Science Magazine. She has a master's degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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