Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 11 – 14
Live music and festival listing for your weekend in Santa Cruz County!
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Red Flag Warning Issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Fire Weather Zone 512 Santa Cruz Mountains by the National Weather Service. Critical fire weather conditions are expected as we head into Tuesday morning, July 2 and until 11:00 pm Tuesday night. A combination of high temperatures (up to 99 Tuesday), Northwest wind around 15 mph, and low relative humidity (as low…
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Free Spirits
By Julie Horner and Mary Andersen There’s something about this summer so far that seems more free spirited; like we have the option to stretch our imaginations (and our legs) a bit more than we have in recent years. Temps have been delightfully warm, perfect for lingering in the garden with the morning cup of joe or lounging with friends…
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Excessive Heat Warning: July 2 Through the Weekend
It’s going to be hot. Santa Cruz County has released a statement asking residents county wide to prepare for an extreme heat wave “lasting from Tuesday, July 2 and into the weekend, with the National Weather Service expecting temperatures in the San Lorenzo Valley and other upper elevations to exceed 100 degrees, with little overnight relief.” A heat advisory has…
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4th of July Road Closure: Boulder Creek
A road closure notice has been issued by the County of Santa Cruz: Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Portions of Hwy 9 in downtown Boulder Creek The Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade will be blocking vehicle access Highway 9 between South Street and Highway 236 this Thursday, July 4. All routes connecting to Highway…
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Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 4 – July 7
Live music and festival listing for your weekend in Santa Cruz County!
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Firefighters Receive State of California Governor’s Medal of Valor
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit firefighters among those honored. On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 ten CAL FIRE Firefighters received the State of California Governor’s Medal of Valor, the highest honor given to state employees, in a ceremony hosted by the California Highway Patrol in Sacramento. The prestigious Medal of Valor is…
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CPUC Rejects AT&T Landline Withdrawal Request
Santa Cruz Mountains Residents Will Stay Connected On June 20, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T’s request to withdraw from the state as a carrier of last resort (COLR) following extensive, sometimes heated, public input. In a statement, the CPUC said, “Following review of AT&T’s request, which received over 5,000 public comments and for which the CPUC…
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Bryan Largay Appointed to SLVWD Board of Directors
Felton resident Bryan Largay was appointed to the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board of Directors on June 13, 2024. He fills the vacancy left by Director Gail Mahood who resigned in May and has moved out of the area. Largay will serve the remainder of the term, and the seat will be up for election in November for…
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Camp Krem on the Road to Recovery
A Bright Future in Sight: Camping Unlimited at Camp Krem Approved for FEMA Assistance By Julie Horner Many remember Camp Krem, a Santa Cruz Mountains recreational mainstay and American Camp Association accredited outdoor experience for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1957, Camp Krem occupies nearly 100 acres high above Boulder Creek just a few miles west…
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