History of Hiway17.com
Cassie Maas It Began With Lunch Back in the late 1970s I was living in a condo on Jade Street in Capitola. I was selling advertising space for California Homes Magazine at
From Sawdust and Steam to Redwood Retreat
The Storied History of Laurel Mill Lodge There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over the Santa Cruz Mountains in the early morning, when mist still clings to
Understanding the California FAIR Plan
A Complete Guide for California Homeowners What Is the California FAIR Plan? The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan, commonly known as the FAIR Plan, is a state-mandated insurer
Downed Power Lines
What To Do When You See One They are more common on our roads than most people realize, and more dangerous than they look. After storms or high-wind events, downed
PG&E and Power Outages
Getting Through a PSPS PG&E ran five Public Safety Power Shutoff events in 2024. Here is how to be ready for the next one. In 2024, PG&E ran PSPS events
Fire Safety in 95033
What the Rules Actually Require Defensible space is the law here, and inspections start every April. Every property in 95033 that sits in a High or Very High Fire Hazard
Scotch Broom
That Pretty Yellow Plant Could Cost You Your Home I want to talk to you about something I see on properties all over the Santa Cruz Mountains. You’ve probably seen