A powerful windstorm swept through Santa Cruz County on Monday, knocking out power to thousands and prompting safety warnings. - Gusts reached 86 mph on Mount Umunhum, with coastal areas seeing 25-35 mph.
- Power outages peaked at 5,300 customers, mainly in the Santa Cruz Mountains. - A fallen tree closed Mountain Charlie Road temporarily; crews cleared debris on Jamison Creek Road.
- No local wildfires were reported, but the Sandy Fire in Ventura County burned 720 acres. Winds are expected to taper off, with sunny skies and highs in the 80s forecast for Tuesday.