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A large wildfire burns brightly on a hillside at night, with thick smoke rising into the sky. Below, city lights and illuminated buildings are visible in the foreground.

Getting Blazed: California Wildfires Rage in New Ecosystem

Nov 16, 2016

On a late September afternoon, residents as far flung as San Jose, Morgan Hill and Santa Cruz watched in collective horror as a thin smoke plume at the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains became an ominous mushroom cloud that was visible for miles. For two weeks, the mountain peak looked like an erupting volcano as the Loma fire burned 4,474 acres and destroyed 12 homes and 16 other buildings. Hundreds were evacuated.

Tickets to The Legendary Wailers

Apr 6, 2026

Enter for a chance to win tickets to 420 in the Park featuring The Legendary Wailers on Saturday, April 18 at The Plaza in San Jose. Drawing April 15, 2026.