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4th of July Road Closure: Boulder Creek

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A road closure notice has been issued by the County of Santa Cruz: Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Portions of Hwy 9 in downtown Boulder Creek The Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade will be blocking vehicle access Highway 9 between South Street and Highway 236 this Thursday, July 4. All routes connecting to Highway… Read More
Valley Oak at Scarborough Lumber Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate 

Real Estate Market Update and Ben Lomond’s Valley Oak

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By M.C. Dwyer Remember the gorgeous valley oak that graced downtown Ben Lomond for over a century, in front of Scarborough Hardware store? A few years ago, the giant tree fell over as it succumbed to rot. Fortunately, there’s another heritage oak still standing in front of Henflings. Few people knew it would fall, because the tree still looked strong… Read More
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Relationships, Creative Expression, and the Things We Most Value

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By Catie Cadge PhD July starts off in Cancer season, Santa Cruz stargazers. Venus, planet of relationship, creative expression and the things we most value in our lives, is also in the sign of the sensitive, nurturing, watery crab. Early summer supports loving, good times with family and our closest friends, our “clan.” It is a time to take care… Read More
Lukas McClish rescue Fire Departments Local News Valley People 

Lukas McClish Rescued in the Santa Cruz Mountains After Multi-Agency Day Search

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By Mary Andersen What started as a short three hour hike exploring a route to a worksite turned into a 10 day ordeal for Lukas McClish. A 34-year-old lifelong resident of Boulder Creek, Lukas was rescued on June 20 after being lost in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Last sighted in Boulder Creek on the 11th, the McClish family reported him… Read More
Fire Departments Local News 

Firefighters Receive State of California Governor’s Medal of Valor

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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit firefighters among those honored. On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 ten CAL FIRE Firefighters received the State of California Governor’s Medal of Valor, the highest honor given to state employees, in a ceremony hosted by the California Highway Patrol in Sacramento. The prestigious Medal of Valor is… Read More
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Fireworks are Prohibited in Unincorporated County

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Increased Fines in Effect for 4th of July Holiday Reminder that fireworks are prohibited in most of Santa Cruz County, including all unincorporated areas and on all beaches. Increased fines of up to $1,000 are in effect during the 4th of July holiday. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols and enforcement. Illegal fireworks can be a… Read More
Infrastructure Local News 

CPUC Rejects AT&T Landline Withdrawal Request

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Santa Cruz Mountains Residents Will Stay Connected On June 20, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T’s request to withdraw from the state as a carrier of last resort (COLR) following extensive, sometimes heated, public input. In a statement, the CPUC said, “Following review of AT&T’s request, which received over 5,000 public comments and for which the CPUC… Read More
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Low Impact Camping Ordinance

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UPDATE: Supervisor Zach Friend’s controversial “Low-Impact Camping Ordinance” was rejected at today’s county Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisors Manu Koenig, Justin Cummings, Felipe Hernandez, and Bruce McPherson instead urged waiting for the result of Senate Bill 620 – the state’s camping ordinance, guidance from the insurance commissioner on impact to insured homeowners, and input from stakeholders. The final vote was… Read More