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Boulder Creek Complete Streets Highway 9 Infrastructure 

Boulder Creek Street Improvements Move Closer to Reality

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A long-planned effort to make Highway 9 safer and more walkable through Boulder Creek is advancing, with environmental review now underway and construction targeted for 2028, according to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez, Regional Transportation Director Sarah Cristiansen, and Congressman Jimmy Panetta have announced Community Project Funding the Congressman was able to secure… Read More
Road work ahead Road Conditions Traffic 

Highway 9 Traffic Delays Expected March 30 to Apr 3

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Travelers on Highway 9 should plan for delays during the week of March 30, as Caltrans crews will be conducting construction and maintenance work at several locations between north of Boulder Creek to south of Felton on Highway 9. Work zones will operate with daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday, though no delays are expected Tuesday, March 31,… Read More
Hummingbird month Festivals Local News 

Tiny Wings, Big Spectacle: Hummingbird Month Returns to the UCSC Arboretum

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If you’ve spent any time in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you’ve probably noticed the flash of iridescent green darting between flowers — a hummingbird, hovering for just a moment before vanishing in a blur. These remarkable little birds are with us year-round, but March is when things get truly spectacular, and the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden is pulling out… Read More
cal fire defensible space Fire Recovery Local News 

California FAIR Plan Now Offers Wildfire Hardening Discounts for Homeowners

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Policyholders who take steps to protect their properties may qualify for savings of up to 16.4% California homeowners struggling to find affordable insurance coverage have a new incentive to wildfire-proof their properties. The California FAIR Plan — the state’s insurer of last resort — is now offering Wildfire Hardening Discounts to Dwelling Fire and Commercial policyholders who take measurable steps… Read More
Quail Hollow spring wild flowers Hikes Photography 

Watching Spring Unfold at Quail Hollow Ranch Park | Photography

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Enjoying watching spring unfold in the Santa Cruz Mountains on an inspiring hike at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park in Felton. Pacific Hound’s-Tongue, Bush monkey-flower, Brittleleaf manzanita This 300-acre historic horse ranch and nature preserve is a gem of the Santa Cruz County parks system. The park is home to 15 unique habitats — ranging from a pond and riparian… Read More
PG&E Town Hall meeting in Boulder Creek Infrastructure Local News 

Did PG&E Deliver? A Look at the March 2 District 5 Town Hall in Boulder Creek

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On Monday, March 2, Boulder Creek residents packed the Rec Center gym for Supervisor Monica Martinez’ town hall with PG&E. “For those of us who live in the mountains, power is truly the backbone of our everyday life,” Martinez told the crowd. “I’ve heard from many of you, particularly during the extended outages during the holiday season. And I know… Read More