Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Remote Workshop Notice and Announcement

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) conducted a workshop to discuss issues related to the 2021 update to the Fire Safe Regulations (14 CCR § 1270 et seq) on December 22, 2020. The workshop conducted an in-depth review of the proposed changes to the Fire Safe Regulations and solicited input from Board members, the public, and… Read More
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Facebook Group: San Lorenzo Valley Community News and Events

San Lorenzo Valley News, Events & Community Commentary. A welcoming place for civil and lively discussion on Santa Cruz Mountains issues of environment, politics, government, social justice, education, arts & culture, events, workshops, business, housing, diversity & inclusion, history, water resources, land use, public safety. Join the group at facebook.com/groups/581126002440717. Read More
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Mondays Through March 29: Locals Night at Chaminade

Chaminade Resort & Spa1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 950655:30 PM PST – 8:30 PM PST Ticketswww.opentable.com/r/the-view-a-treeside-restaurant-reservations-santa-cruz Locals Supporting Locals every Monday at The View! Extend your weekend and make plans for dinner Monday night with live music from local up-and-coming college artists Local Wine Specials!March 1: Rory LynchMarch 8: Quinn BeckerMarch 15: Dylan Rose & Alisha RitattiMarch 22: Matty… Read More
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Debris Flow Hazards in the Santa Cruz Mountains

A GEOLOGIST “TRANSLATES” HAZARD MAPS By Gail Mahood Introduction Anyone driving up Hwy 9 has spotted the new electronic signs warning “Debris Flow Hazards Ahead” and urging citizens to sign up for the Code Red alert system. This is part of the Santa Cruz County response to the debris flow hazards the San Lorenzo Valley is facing this coming winter… Read More
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Fire Recovery Permit Center Open

This morning, December 4, 2020, the county announced the opening of their Fire Recovery Permit Center for residents who lost or experienced damage to their homes during the #czulightningcomplex fire. Today’s press release: FIRE RECOVERY PERMIT CENTER NOW OPENThe County of Santa Cruz announces the opening of the Recovery Permit Center (RPC) to assist CZU Lightning Complex residents with all… Read More
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Governor Newsom Issues Regional Stay-At-Home Order

Due to increasing cases of COVID-19 Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered non-essential travel to be restricted for 3 weeks for regions with less than 15% ICU capacity. Gatherings of any size will be prohibited, the order closes many businesses except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires enforced mask-wearing and social/physical distancing. Retail would be limited to 20% capacity, take… Read More
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CA Coastal Commission Art & Poetry Contest

Students in grades K through 12 are invited to submit their original art and poetry to the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Art & Poetry Contest. All entries must have a California ocean or coastal theme. Last day to enter is January 31 2021. Review contest guidelines at https://www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/#guidelines. The event is sponsored by Acorn Naturalists. For more information, or to… Read More