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New California law will Ban watering nonfunctional grass beginning Jan. 1, 2027

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California has banned using treated drinking water to water grass that nobody actually uses, including the decorative strips around parking lots, office buildings, and street medians on non-residential properties. Your own yard is not affected. The state is adapting to a drier, hotter climate by making systemic changes to save more water, and the ban aims to eliminate using drinking… Read More
Brookdale Post Office Government Local News 

US Postal Service to Close Brookdale Post Office Permanently

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USPS wants to close the Brookdale Post Office permanently. Speak up by Sept. 11. USPS has mailed notices to Brookdale (95007) customers confirming what many suspected: the Postal Service intends to permanently close the Brookdale Post Office because of irreparable damage to the building. Retail services have been suspended there since December 13, 2024, and in-person service will continue at… Read More
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Free Green Waste Disposal for District 5 Residents: Saturdays Aug. 29 and Sept. 26

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There are two more free green waste Saturdays this fall: August 29 and September 26. These will not be affected by the modifications to services and hours at the Ben Lomond transfer station due to the facility’s upcoming renovation. To facilitate community home hardening and wildfire fuel reduction efforts, Supervisor Monica Martinez has announced no-cost green waste disposal days for residents of the San Lorenzo Valley and unincorporated… Read More
Ben Lomond Transfer Station Government Local News 

Trash Service Now Required Countywide, With Fines Starting Nov. 1

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Property owners outside city limits must subscribe to collection or register as self-haulers Letters are landing in mailboxes across unincorporated Santa Cruz County and if you receive one, the message is: arrange for waste service by Nov. 1, or risk a fine. The County’s Department of Community Development & Infrastructure has begun notifying property owners who are out of compliance… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley Water District Local News Water 

SLV Water District’s Highland Tank Nearly Complete

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Construction of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District‘s Highland Tank is nearly complete. This grant funded Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is part of the District’s DWR Grants. These grants will be used to replace aging redwood tanks in the Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, and Felton areas. These new steel tanks store up to 120,000 gallons of water, increasing storage capacity three… Read More
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Heading Back to School August 6? Plan Extra Time on Highway 9 in Felton

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School starts Thursday, August 6 for students in the San Lorenzo Valley — and construction on the Felton Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project will continue on Highway 9 as families return to their morning routines. What to Expect A temporary concrete barrier currently closes one southbound lane of Highway 9 approaching Graham Hill Road/Felton Empire Road. The barrier protects crews working… Read More