"As California's wildfire season continues (with a red flag warning in the Santa Cruz Mountains last weekend), the statewide and local preparedness is reassuring," writes Tom Karwin. "We have gathered websites for valuable information on preparing your homes (and yourselves) for wildfire protection."
Join fellow gardeners for the free monthly Santa Cruz Garden Exchange from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz. October will be the last afternoon exchange until spring.