We happened to be in Santa Cruz CA today, to visit a friend and pick up a few things he’d been keeping for us.
I noticed the smog and distinct aroma of woodsmoke as soon as we drew near to Scotts Valley on Hwy 17. Down in the city itself, there is no blue sky, just an oppressive, smoky haze thick enough to obscure landmarks. No doubt, the Lockheed fire was (and still is, although is mostly contained) a huge one.
