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Scotts Valley Water District to Begin Construction on New Grant-Funded Production Well
The Scotts Valley Water District will begin construction of a new production well at 5299 Scotts Valley Drive, near Grace Way, this winter. The new 970-foot Grace Way Well has [...]
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Wetland Restoration at Beach Ranch Benefits Nature, Wildlife, and People
Conservation of 247 acres by the Pajaro River preserves habitat, safeguards farmland, and builds climate resilience.
San Lorenzo Valley Water District to Replace Aging Water Meters
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Federal Bureau of Reclamation to update hundreds of water meters in Ben Lomond, California. A total of 443 water meters are scheduled to be replaced with meters that meet current standards for leak detection, which will help reduce water waste. SLVWD is one of 36 projects across the U.S. that was awarded funding through this program.
From The Mercury News...
Newsom Pushes New Reservoir Project
In a December 10 press conference, Governor Newsom urged lawmakers to press forward in building the Sites Reservoir in Colusa County. Read on to learn more about the project, the largest new reservoirs to be built in California in the last 50 years.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart Gives Thanks on Departure
Read more about what departing Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart had to say in his farewell ceremony on December 10, and what's ahead for his successor new Sheriff Chris Clark following his swearing-in on December 6.
Map: Rezones Could Boost Housing Development in Live Oak, Soquel
Santa Cruz County supervisors on Tuesday are set to change county rules to allow taller buildings and more homes on 30 properties in Live Oak, Aptos, Soquel and other areas.
Will a New Court Program Address Severe Mental Illness in Santa Cruz County?
A state-mandated Santa Cruz County court program started this month to connect services to some people with serious mental illnesses.
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Advance Housing Rules
In its December 10 meeting, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors moved forward with housing rules intended to make it easier to build multiple units on single-family zoned lots. Get the details behind the new rules and the state law behind them.
From CapPublicRadio...
What's Behind All Those Food Recalls?
Are food recalls on the rise? Yes. Read on to learn more.
Could a Tsunami in Santa Cruz County Reach Your Home?
If you received a tsunami warning on your phone Thursday and weren’t sure what to do, you weren’t alone.
Vital Questions About the Rail Project
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s $9 million Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail project study has generated heated debate and confusion.
Santa Cruz County RTC Disaster Reimbursements Slow in Coming
Find out what steps the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is taking to receive long delayed state and federal reimbursements for storm and disaster repairs from previous years.
From CalMatters...
New Sen. Adam Schiff Vows to Defend Democracy
Pledging to take on the affordable housing crisis and bring down health care costs, Adam Schiff was sworn in Monday by Vice President Kamala Harris as California’s junior U.S. senator.
Palermo Villa, Inc. Issues Recall for 1,728 Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas Due to Possible Plastic Contaminant
Partnership Brings National Parks Passes to All 4th Graders
Wrapping Up 2024, Looking Forward To 2025!
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
Updated information, including news and Explainers, about progress in building the 32-mile stretch of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail in Santa Cruz County.
For more than a century, business leaders have done a lot of good. And then Elon and his friends show up and make us all look selfish and bad.
A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.
Week One of the charismatic-megafauna segment of our Doing Good series features the BPOE Elks. And: San Diego Zoo cams!
Two plans to protect the ocean and its beaches—and the coolest marine-life webcams on the planet.
Thousands of square miles of ocean and coastal habitat are now preserved for future generations.
Have a desire to watch a kelp forest, or some moon jellies, or some otters, or sharks, or birds? Not a problem thanks to these amazing live webcams.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have given parts of their lives to our armed services, and those who serve in our nation's army of government workers.
The organization responsible for the GI Bill and Veterans Day continues to help service members, veterans, and their families.
The way forward is simple but not easy. Can we count on you?
As white-hot rhetoric and threats of political violence bring many voters to the edge of madness, we offer a hopeful reminder.
Democratic institutions are at work statewide, dealing with local issues and big stuff including the California Delta.
The first service club is over 100 years old and still doing good in the world.
An international network of business leaders are working to build local alliances and solve global problems.
Californians are being asked to approve two bond measures totaling $20 billion in the election now underway. What does that mean, and how does it work? Find out here.
Municipal bonds fund water systems, school buildings, parks, police stations and other public projects that require voter-approved money.
As voters receive their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and important statewide and local races, we look at efforts to build democracy, and efforts to weaken it.
The decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.
Joby Becomes First Company to Fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & GOHEUNG, South Korea-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial Read More
New Meters Will Detect Leaks Faster, Help Conserve Water
Boulder Creek, CA - The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has announced a significant step towards enhancing water conservation in the region with the receipt of a $100,000 grant aimed at ...
Crafting Dried Orange Peel Christmas Tree Decorations and Gifts
Mountain Mama As the holiday season approaches, the air turns crisp, the scent of pine fills our homes, and the warmth of family traditions becomes even more meaningful. One of my favorite holida...
Locals Recommend the Best tamales in the County 2024
In California tamales and Christmas go together. Some of the most delicious tamales are sold by "grocery store parking lot tamale entrepreneurs" who may not have a regular schedule and [...]
Nonprofits Invest to $500K Improve Visitor Experience for Elephant Seal Tours at Año Nuevo State Park
The upgraded gateway to the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve provides a beautiful setting with educational opportunities, place to relax DEC 12, 2024 —PESCADERO, CA —California S...
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