The Santa Cruz Mountains are on fire
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My heart is heavy and I'm worrying about friends right now, as one of the most glorious regions of the Bay Area & California is being decimated.
It's currently raging all along the western range from the ridge near La Honda, from Pescadero along the coast down to Davenport and closing in on Santa Cruz proper. Boulder Creek is under siege, Brookdale Lodge is likely gone, Felton is in big trouble and has now been evacuated along with most of Scotts Valley, which means that along with other friends of mine who live in SV, our good zone friends Hall & Dynamohum almost certainly have had to flee their absolutely beautiful home.
In the middle of an historic heat wave there were almost 11,000 lightning strikes all through Northern California the other night, creating over 400 out of control fires. I'm also worried about Peakfifteen & Jamjuice up near Guerneville, I'm worrying about MarkD near Clear Lake, I'm worrying about friends in Santa Rosa, Napa, Vacaville and all the way up in Grass Valley.
Down here in the South Bay, when I step outside my home in San Jose near Los Gatos and look east I see the massive clouds of smoke from multiple huge fires burning on the rural east side of the Mt. Hamilton range (fires they're concerned may join and climb over & down into East San Jose) and when I look west above the nearby Santa Cruz mountains I can see one of my favorite and greatest regions I've ever known literally going up in smoke.
Heartbreaking reports that Big Basin is mostly destroyed, and with fires raging all around Northern California there aren't nearly enough firefighters & equipment, so containment on the Santa Cruz mountain blaze is currently at zero. Help is on the way from multiple states, but right now this thing is bad, out of control and will likely get worse.
On a personal level, at the moment living in the 'burbs as I do is a good thing, but if that fire keeps growing and it rages east over the ridge then Los Gatos could be in trouble, and from there who knows?
I haven't heard anything about that happening, it would be almost beyond belief, but everyone here has been told to be ready to evacuate, and as we have all learned, in 2020 ANYthing is possible.
(I just don't understand why all the thoughts & prayers aren't working)
Anyway, stay safe everyone, praise be to those who fight fires, and good luck to all those in harms way.
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund
That sucks! Hope all stay
That sucks! Hope all stay safe.
{{{{{ Santa Cruz }}}}}
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: That’s Nancy with the laughin’ face
The worst fires we've ever
The worst fires we've ever seen around here. So much loss and devastation. Only good news is that the empty schools are being set up as evacuation shelters. Covid, Fires..what's next?! Please don't say earthquake.
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Be safe.
Be safe.
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> Covid, Fires..what's next?!
> Covid, Fires..what's next?!
Disco Stu is working on his frog thing, so I'm guessing it'll be locust next.
((( Stay safe )))
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Devastating
Devastating
so many of my favorite places
and memories of so many adventures
some of the most beautiful places on earth's
And areas where I have lived
maybe the burbs aren't quite so bad and my dreams of trees and meadows and gardens and cottages and close proximity to culture and MUSIC are not as desirable any more
Safety to all our tribe
and all humans
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: good at drinking water
told you fucking hippies to
told you fucking hippies to rake the forest.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
heavy heart
heavy heart
hope all of you beautiful people are ok.
many friends in area and one i hold dear in my heart. having lived in boony doon and farmed east of davenport, its such a special area.
friend's home gone off of swanton. and 2 dog farm/home in waddell as well...hope molino survives...
i have brother friends that are both fire fighters there and work out of san mateo co.
these last few years have been brutal on all up in n and central cal., not a good trend.
be safe you all.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 19.5 Degrees
Heartbreaking reports that
Heartbreaking reports that Big Basin is mostly destroyed<<<
This is heartbreaking!
As much as it was a royal PITA driving back up there to camp after the shows @ Shoreline sometime in the 90's it was well worth the effort to be in such a cool spot!
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Bummer, last time down there
Bummer, last time down there checked out the old mercury mines, went to several wineries up on the ridge (David Bruce comes to mind), was a beautiful area...
Good luck and be safe everyone!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
I have countless friends
I have countless friends evacuated from the area and was down there all last week with my 12 year old son, we go every year. It's so sad.
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Hoping that all of our
Hoping that all of our friends are safe. These are terrifying times.
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Jesus Christ - Mt Hamilton-
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EVACUATION ORDERS FOR SANTA
EVACUATION ORDERS FOR SANTA CRUZ COUNTY:
Waterman Gap Loop, Upper HWY 236, Boulder Creek Golf Course, Heartwood Hill, Lodge Road, Community of Little Basin, Lower China Grade, Upper China Grade, Community of Kings Hwy, Lower Jamison Creek, Gallion Heights, Fallen Leaf Neighborhood, Foxglove Lane (Zones CRZ10, CRZ13, BOU36, BOU20, BOU30, BOU31, BOU36, BOU37, BOU21)
Saratoga Toll Road, San Lorenzo Park, Riverside Grove-Community of Teilh Drive, Wildwood Road (BOU38, BOU39, BOU40, BOU41, BOU42, BOU43)
Everyone on Empire Grade Road, from Felton Empire north, all of Pine Flat Road, all of Ice Cream Grade, Bonny Doon Road, in between Pine Flat Road, Martin Road, and all associated side streets are under an evacuation order. (CRZ1, CRZ2, CRZ3, CRZ4, CRZ5, CRZ10, CRZ11, CRZ12, CRZ13, CRZ14, CRZ15)
Bonny Doon south of Ice Cream Grade, to include Pine Flat Road South is now under an evacuation order. (CRZ7, CRZ8)
Areas of Alba Road, Hubbard Gulch and Fanning Grade. (BEN 1)
All areas of Ben Lomond (Zones BEN 2 – BEN 5)
The area of Lompico (Zones ZAY 11, ZAY 12)
All areas adjacent to the Bonny Doon and San Lorenzo Valley should be prepared to evacuate if necessary. (CRZ7, CRZ8)
Areas West of Highway 9 to Empire Grade
South from Bear Creek Road to Felton, this includes Ben Lomond
HOLY SHIT
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CA is beautiful.
CA is beautiful.
seems like hell at times living there.
good luck.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Ben Lomond? Damn this is
Ben Lomond? Damn this is crushing.
Stay safe, everyone.
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Sonoma County Evac orders and
Sonoma County Evac orders and warnings.... hope that MarkD, peakfifteen, jamjuice and roshambo report in soon.... I haven't heard a report today from dear friends in Occidental (that happen to have a 1500 yr old redwood on their property), so I expect they are busy getting out.
Mandatory Evacuation Orders
8/21/2020 8:40 am – Zone 1F2: All areas south of the Russian River, East and North of Hwy. 116 (Pocket Canyon), West of Martinelli Road.
8/18/2020 11:00 pm – Zone D (1-5): East of the Sonoma Coast from Fort Ross Road to the Russian River, north and East of the Russian River, to south of Sweetwater Springs Road. and south of Fort Ross Road.
8/18/2020 8:05 pm – Zone 1B3: East of Sewell Road and King Ridge Road, North of Old Cazadero Road and Austin Creek (the actual creek) and east of Austin Creek through the recreation area. West of Austin Creek and Wal Bridge Ridge. South of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road.
8/18/2020 6:26 pm – Zone 2E: South of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, west of West Dry Creek Road and Westside Road, north of Sweetwater Springs Road and McCray Ridge Road, east of the east Austin Creek (the actual creek).
If you are in the above areas please calmly and quickly evacuate. Check with your neighbors to ensure they have been made aware of the order.
First Responders are currently working on going door to door to assist.
Evacuation Warnings
If you are in any of the following areas, please be prepared to evacuate should a mandatory order be issued.
8/21/2020 8:40 am – Zone 4D1 and 4D2: East and North of Green Valley Road, South and West of Hwy 116.
8/21/2020 8:40 am – Zone 4C1: North of Guerneville Road, East of Covey Road and Hwy 116, West of Laguna Rd, South of River Road.
8/19/2020 8:27 pm – The City of Healdsburg issued an evacuation warning for Healdsburg city limits.
8/19/2020 4:46 pm – Zone 1C1: All areas east of the Sonoma coast to the south fork of the Gualala River. South of Kruse Ranch Road and Howser Bridge Road to Fort Ross Road.
8/19/2020 12:43 pm – Zone 1E3: All areas south of the Russian River. West of Bohemian Hwy. North and East of Coleman Valley Road and Willow Creek Road.
8/19/2020 12:43 pm – Zone 1E1: All areas south and west of Willow Creek Road North of Coleman Valley Rd. and Wright Hill Road East of the California Coastal National Monument (BLM property).
8/19/2020 12:43 pm – Zone 4B1: (Northern Forestville) All areas south of River Road from Martinelli Road to the intersection of River Rd at Trenton Rd. West of Covey Road North of Front Street. / Hwy. 116 East of Martinelli Road.
8/19/2020 12:43 pm – Zone 2K2: East of the Russian River to the Windsor Town limits. North of where Windsor River Road dead ends extending west to the Russian River.
8/19/2020 9:06 am – Zone 1F1: All areas east of Bohemian Hwy. North of Graton Road and Harrison Grade Road West of Harrison Grade Road, Green Valley Road, and Hwy. 116 South of the Russian River.
8/19/2020 9:06 am – Zone 1F2: All areas south of the Russian River. East and North of Hwy. 116 (Pocket Canyon). West of Martinelli Road.
8/19/2020 9:06 am – Zone 4A1: All areas East of the Russian River. North of River Road. West of Trenton Healdsburg Rd. and Eastside Road South of the area between the western dead end of Windsor River Road and the Russian River.
8/18/2020 9:51 pm – Zone 2K1: All areas North and East of Westside Road, south of Hwy. 101 and west of the Russian River.
8/18/2020 8:05 pm – Zone 1C2: West of South Fork Gualala River, north of Fort Ross Road, south of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
hard to imagine, let alone
hard to imagine, let alone endure / survive so many people soooo much magic and majesty impacted
2020 not the best year so far in the USA = may we all survive and HEAL
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High
Wife's nephew and family just
Wife's nephew and family just lost their home in Bonny Doon. They and their pets are OK.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Oh Surfdead I'm so sorry to
Oh Surfdead I'm so sorry to hear this... but glad they are ok.
just stopped by this thread to post this video by Sonoma Cty Sheriff of their aerial patrol of tje Wallbridge Fire, north of Rio Nido and Guerneville.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEKkRQ_lSAa/?igshid=jj8dmujhm6yz
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Hall and Dynamohum and cat
Hall and Dynamohum and cat are safely evacuated to Santa Cruz. (Facebook report)
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Jamjuice and Peakfifteen are
Jamjuice and Peakfifteen are safely in Petaluma. Blaise is still at home, things seem okay. (Facebook reports)
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Surfdead's relatives' home.
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Sigh
Sigh
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Localcountyline
Judit, 2,100 acre fire 7
Judit, 2,100 acre fire 7 miles north of Bolinas in Point Reyes Natl. Seashore.
Bolinas has an warning issued that people need to be ready to get out.
It's in a very rugged, remote part with ancient trees; I cringe to think of how much old growth is going to be torched, just like near Santa Cruz.
(Wife was just reading about Big Basin and was crying, hard times for sure).
Fighting it has been difficult for them; It's very smoky here and ash is falling like snow.
I'm just hoping for the best with wind speed and direction so this fucking thing doesn't come marching
down and wipe out both Bo and Stinson.
All the best to everyone.
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I was just wondering, how do
I was just wondering, how do we keep our spirits up? It takes work, love, some kind of hope...
Thanks for the report, Local. I joined your wife when I read about Big Basin, one of the places we went camping when I was a kid. And then, stoner teen years in so many of the areas that are burning. And we all join you in hoping for the best with wind speed and direction.
So sad for people, air, water, land, living and growing things, people losing buildings that are/were places to safely call home, no place to breathe now... holy shit!
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So far all is OK here in the
So far all is OK here in the Kelseyville area. Major fires in 3 directions. The closest, the LNU Lightening complex is probably 15 to 20 miles away still. And we have been extremely lucky that the winds are keeping our air comparatively clear.
These are trying times without the fires. Hoping everyone stays safe.
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Thunderstorms now predicted
Dry Thunderstorms now predicted for Sunday - Wednesday. Not any rain, just the possibility of more 'dry' lightning strikes. And more fires. Really bad news.
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heavy weather news
heavy weather news
MarkD, glad to hear you're still at home!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee
If the thunder don't get you,
If the thunder don't get you, then the lightning will.
Be safe people.
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So sad. Hope the situation
So sad. Hope the situation improves.
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Vibes to the residents AND
Vibes to the residents AND ALL THE FIREFIGHTERS!!! Hope y'all can stay safe.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Dr. Benway
And we have been extremely
mark, you jinxed it! idk about you but im right over on the lake/mendo county line in the hills above the 175 in between hopland and kelseyville and we are covered in smoke for the first time this morn...i can usually see all of the lake plus kelsyville and lakeport from my front door - this morning i can barely make out the shoreline
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These Fires Are Crazy !
These Fires Are Crazy ! Wishing Everyone Safety During These Times - I Love Santa Cruz
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MarkD
Yeah Daylight, sorry about
Yeah Daylight, sorry about that. Smokey as fuck here in Clear lake Riviera.
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Hang in there, those who are
Hang in there, those who are affected.
Yesterday, Kai and I drove down to the house that I grew up in and started hiking in Fort Ord National Monument. A couple miles in we encountered a ranger who told us that the whole Park had been shut down and that we were to evacuate immediately.
Helicopters were flying all over the place. I hadn't seen this many helicopters since it was an active army base in the 1970s. A large Chinook helicopter dumped water on a fire just across Hwy 68 from us in Toro Regional Park, one of my childhood stomping grounds.
Crazy!
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?t
https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=110s&v=sPaenmDVXDE
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My friend in Santa Cruz just
My friend in Santa Cruz just reported RAIN!!!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: DZ
Brookdale Lodge did not burn.
Brookdale Lodge did not burn. Firefighters are using it as base camp
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
It's raining in Santa Cruz.
It's raining in Santa Cruz.