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Charles Duhigg Supercommunicators Events Uncategorized 

Supercommunicators Author Charles Duhigg: Communicating in a Complicated World June 26

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Mark your calendars for an inspiring evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, hosted by Leadership Santa Cruz County at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Thursday, June 26, 2025. This event promises to delve into transformative insights from Duhigg’s acclaimed book Supercommunicators, offering attendees practical tools to enhance their personal and professional lives. This work… Read More
Hermon Fire Felton Mt Hermon Road Scotts Valley Fire Local News 

Swift Response Contains Hermon Fire in Santa Cruz Mountains

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On June 6, 2025, a vegetation fire, dubbed the Hermon Fire, ignited along Mount Hermon Road between Scotts Valley and Felton, scorching approximately 2.3 acres. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response from multiple agencies, the blaze was fully contained by 1:36 p.m., preventing threats to structures and ensuring no injuries, according to Cal Fire CZU. The effort involved Cal… Read More
scm renegades Local News Sports 

SCM Renegades Tournament Champs

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Hits – at bats  throughout the entire article. SCM Renegades took home the Silver Bracket Championship in the Sacramento Mother’s Day Crazy Socks Tournament. The team endured 95 degree heat on Saturday, then came back strong on Sunday for the win.  All 12 Players hit, advanced runners and had excellent defense to get them to the top.  In the Championships, Sonia Padilla dominated… Read More
Highway 9 Ben Lomond Infrastructure Local News Transportation 

Transportation Commission Seeks Community Input for Rural Highway Safety Overhaul 

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By Mary Andersen Santa Cruz County’s rural highways, critical arteries for residents and visitors alike, are poised for transformative safety upgrades led by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC). The Highway 9/San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Plan (SLV Plan)  from 2019 is being updated via the comprehensive Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) which expands upon the previous efforts… Read More
Damian's Ladder home repairs for seniors Community Local News 

Damian’s Ladder: Low and No-Cost Home Repairs for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

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Founded in 2023, Damian’s Ladder is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley. By providing free or low-cost home repairs and modifications, the organization helps residents live safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as possible. Established in memory of Damian Lanctot (1983–2022), a compassionate… Read More
blue lupine at quail hollow ranch park Hikes Outdoors Photography Recreation 

Lupine and Wild Iris at Quail Hollow Ranch

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Lupin near the Discovery Loop at Quail Hollow Ranch Park in Felton, and the wild Iris are having a field day! Photos by Julie Horner If You Go Quail Hollow Ranch County ParkPark informationScenic nature preserve on 300 acres with a visitors center. Enjoy organized walk and educational programs.Public restroom · Picnic tables Address: 800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, CA… Read More