All evacuation warnings for the CZU Fire in San Mateo County were lifted today.  They continue to be reduced in Santa Cruz County.   The CZU fire, lit exactly a month ago during that lightning storm, is now 93% contained. 

And after 30 straight days of Spare the Air alerts we are getting a break.  And this was the first day I could see the Santa Cruz Mountains clearly from our windows.  This weather system is potentially going to change with smoke returning at the weekend, but you know, I just want to enjoy what is in front of me, right now, this minute.  Opening all the windows today after SO LONG truly felt like a luxury.

It's not over, there are many more fires.  

Hoping Oregon and Washington get the rain that's in their forecast.



The chalk drawing (extra) on my walk today made me smile.