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Pedestrian safety town hall with Supervisor Monica Martinez Government Infrastructure Local News 

Felton Sidewalk Project: Caltrans Town Hall Set for October 22 at SLV High

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Residents who want to learn more about the pedestrian safety work underway in Felton will get a chance to hear directly from Caltrans this week. Santa Cruz County 5th District Supervisor Monica Martinez is hosting a town hall on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at San Lorenzo Valley High School (7105 Highway 9, Felton).… Read More
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County Asks Voters to Approve Half-cent Sales Tax as Federal Cuts Hit Safety Net

Mary Andersen
Measure on the Nov. 3 ballot would raise about $27 million a year for five years By Mary Andersen Santa Cruz County voters will decide this November whether to pay slightly more at the register to keep local health and safety-net services from buckling under federal funding cuts. At a special meeting Aug. 4, the county Board of Supervisors voted… Read More
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Santa Cruz County swears in first Youth Commission

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Eleven high school students now hold seats on Santa Cruz County’s newest advisory body. The County has sworn in the inaugural members of its Youth Commission, creating a permanent way for young people to weigh in on local government. Commissioners will advise the Board of Supervisors on policies, and programs that affect youth. They will also identify emerging concerns and… 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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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
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Brookdale Post Office Delays

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Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closure of Brookdale Post Office Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) has called on the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct much-needed oversight regarding the long-term delays and lack of transparency in repairing and restoring the Brookdale Post Office. The Brookdale Office has been closed since December… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Opens New 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Center for Youth

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Santa Cruz County now has a dedicated crisis center for young people in mental health emergencies — and it’s open around the clock. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at the Hope Forward | Esperanza Adelante Youth Crisis Center officially opened its doors at 5300 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Run by Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health in partnership with nonprofit… Read More
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Supervisor Monica Martinez: San Lorenzo Valley Spring Update

Monica Martinez
New Trails, Park Upgrades, Veterans Housing, and What’s Coming in the County Budget It’s been a busy spring, and I am excited to share a lot of news from around the San Lorenzo Valley and at the County level—from park enhancements to community clean-ups and big milestones for local organizations. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating this progress and… Read More
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Monica Martinez Selected as 2026 Chair of Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has selected District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez to serve as Chair of the Board for 2026, marking a historic milestone for the county. Martinez will be the first openly LGBTQ+ and Latina person to hold the position. Martinez was chosen by her fellow supervisors following her first year in office, during which she… Read More
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Mandatory Residential Burn Permits Coming to Unincorporated Santa Cruz County

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Starting December 1, 2025, residents in the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County will need a CAL FIRE Residential Burn Permit to conduct any backyard debris burning. The new requirement, announced jointly by Santa Cruz County and the CAL FIRE San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit (CAL FIRE CZU), standardizes burn regulations countywide and marks a significant shift from past practices. Residential… Read More