Timber Fire base camp now in Marina, Trump honors local ocean guard

KAZU - Listen Local Podcast by 90.3 KAZU

Aug 18, 20262:07Government & Organizations

Cal Fire is now operating its response to the Big Sur Timber Fire from Cal State Monterey Bay. And, President Donald Trump has recognized a Santa Cruz teen lifeguard at the White House.

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