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Felton Fire property tax Fire Departments 

Felton Fire District Shifts from Parcel Tax to Property Assessment

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By Mary Andersen Felton Fire Protection District has been moving toward a major funding mechanism that could impact how fire and emergency services are delivered to the roughly 6,000 permanent residents, and up to 15,000 seasonal visitors, who depend on the small Santa Cruz Mountains agency. Through 2025, the district explored a $682+ parcel tax for a possible ballot measure,… Read More
offshore oil drilling Environment 

Why the Offshore Drilling Debate Matters in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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An Environmental and Economic Case for Inland Engagement By Mary Andersen At first glance, offshore oil drilling may seem like a coastal issue, distant from the redwood forests and mountain towns of the San Lorenzo Valley. But the federal government’s proposal to open new oil and gas leases off California’s coast has prompted an unexpected coalition of opponents.  The Santa… Read More
Cal fire pile burn Fire Departments Fire Recovery 

CAL FIRE to Burn Brush Piles Near Felton This Week

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Residents in the Mount Hermon and Whispering Pines neighborhoods may notice smoke in the area Monday and Tuesday as CAL FIRE crews conduct planned pile burns along Graham Hill Road. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s CZU unit announced Friday that firefighters will burn pre-arranged piles of vegetation on March 30 and 31, weather permitting, as part of… Read More
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 Local News 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