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Local guides, history, and practical notes about living in and visiting Boulder Creek.
El Niño Is Here: What a Strengthening 2026-27 Winter Could Mean for Boulder Creek
NOAA forecasts a strong El Niño for winter 2026-27. Here's what that could, and couldn't, mean for Boulder Creek, and how to get ready without waiting for a storm.
Six Years After the CZU Fire
Six years after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire, Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley are rebuilding, unevenly. What's recovered, what hasn't, and what endures.
What Is All the Construction on Highway 9?
The Highway 9 work near Boulder Creek is a bridge replacement at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek, plus a separate downtown Complete Streets project. Here's what to expect.
Big Basin's Rebuilding Plan Is Approved: What's Coming and When
California State Parks approved Big Basin's rebuilding plan on July 2, 2026. Here's what the reimagined park will include and the years-long road ahead.