This Just in from Outdoors ~ 20 October 2017

Headlines: Death toll rises in Santa Rosa fires, More mega fires expected in CA future, Increase in black carbon, CA senators introduce land protection bill, Birds illuminating playful side of animals, Gardeners fostering bee and butterfly populations, Researching maximum efficiency of wind farms.  Stories: UCSC examines Santa Cruz' housing crisis, Grant Money to Clean Up Illegal Marijuana Grows, Updates on lives of Pajaro farm laborers. Plus a calendar of events and more at newsfromoutdoors.org