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San Lorenzo Valley Water District Infrastructure Local News Water 

‘We’re Still Healing’: Six Years After CZU, SLV Water Faces a Long Rebuild

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By Mary Andersen Six years after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, San Lorenzo Valley Water District General Manager Jason Lillion is clear about where recovery stands. “We’re still healing,” he said. “There’s still a lot of work to be done.” The fire destroyed roughly seven miles of raw water pipeline, including the entire 5-Mile Pipeline and its Sweetwater and Peavine… Read More
mount hermon solar farm Environment Infrastructure Local News 

Community Meeting on Felton Meadow Solar Array Is Tonight

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By Mary Andersen A community meeting on the proposed Mount Hermon Solar Array in Felton Meadow is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM at Newton Memorial Hall, 30 Conference Drive, Felton. To be clear from the start: we support projects that generate power from renewable sources, and we welcome community meetings like this one. Holding a public… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley High School boys golf Local News Schools Sports 

Golf fundraiser at Boulder Creek Golf Club to support SLV boys golf

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Four-person scramble and spaghetti feed set for Sunday, September 20 Boulder Creek Golf Club will host a four-person scramble on Sunday, September 20, to raise money for the San Lorenzo Valley High School Boys Golf Team. Proceeds cover range balls, apparel and equipment, tournament entry fees, team bags and transportation to matches. The tournament begins with a 3:30 p.m. shotgun… Read More
Deer Santa Cruz Mountains Local News Wildlife 

Residents Invited to Help Make Roads Safer for Wildlife

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The Santa Cruz County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission has launched Safe Passage Santa Cruz, a community science project asking residents to help identify the places where wildlife is most often killed or injured crossing county roads. Using the free iNaturalist app, community members can upload photos and report observations of roadkill, injured wildlife and other wildlife-road interactions. Those reports… Read More
Santa Cruz County Fair Events Festivals Local News 

Apple Pies and Starry Skies: The 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair Kicks Off Wednesday

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It’s Fair time, Santa Cruz County! The 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair opens this Wednesday, September 16, bringing five fun-filled days to Watsonville under this year’s theme, “Apple Pies and Starry Skies.” From monster trucks and hometown concerts to a brand-new drone show and the treats you wait all year for, here’s what you need to know before you go.… Read More