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County Announces Dr. Lisa Hernandez as New Health Officer

June 21, 2023July 7, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

County officials have selected Dr. Lisa Hernandez as the next Health Officer of Santa Cruz County. The appointment is pending approval by the Board of Supervisors. “Dr. Hernandez is well-suited to lead the Health Services Agency through challenges and opportunities to improve the health status of county residents,” said Health Services Agency Director Mónica Morales. “In addition to her other… Read More

Supervisor Bruce McPherson to Retire at End of Term

June 17, 2023July 2, 2023 slvpost.com5th District Supervisor0 comment

5th District Supervisor Bruce McPherson has announced that he will not seek a fourth term on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. McPherson was first elected in 2012, re-elected in 2016, and ran unopposed in 2020. His current term ends in December 2024. “We have accomplished so much together and have weathered many challenges, from the CZU Fire to… Read More

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CruzAware Replaces CodeRED Alert System

June 3, 2023June 8, 2023 slvpost.comalert systems, emergency1 Comment

CodeRED, the County’s community alert and warning system has been upgraded with new features and rebranded as CruzAware. The system provides information during emergency and non-emergency situations, including roadwork and neighborhood-level disruptions. Users can select how they receive information whether via phone calls, texts, and/or email. “We are excited to introduce CruzAware as the next generation of our community alert… Read More

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Storm Recovery and Big Basin Water Meetings | Supervisor Bruce McPherson Updates

March 29, 2023April 7, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Supervisor Bruce McPherson Severe storms that have pelted Santa Cruz County for the last three months have caused a great deal of damage to public and private property, resulting in prolonged power outages and difficulty traveling throughout the San Lorenzo Valley. I invite you to a joint SLV Town Hall with Congressman Jimmy Panetta from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April… Read More

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New Year’s Resolutions

December 20, 2022January 31, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Santa Cruz County’s Governmental Center at 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz In the San Lorenzo Valley, it appears, 2022 voters were largely satisfied to let their elected incumbents keep doing their jobs. Incumbents seem to be holding their jobs regardless of which institution they served, with few exceptions. * Full Disclosure, I was an appointed incumbent… Read More

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Fire Sprinkler Code is the New Geology for Fire Victims

May 22, 2022June 20, 2022 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Antonia Bradford It is no secret that the path to recovery for the fire families of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex event has been difficult, expensive, and painful. The battles with the County of Santa Cruz regarding geology and septic have been well documented in the press with Board of Supervisors meetings packed and intense with public outcry. Through… Read More

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Why are So Many Frustrated with Local Government?

January 11, 2022January 18, 2022 slvpost.comgovernment0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Stay with me. I promise to end this on a hopeful note. You probably overheard similar sentiments at holiday parties and family gatherings this past year – people groaning at any mention of Congress or scoffing at the ineptitude of local policy makers. Apathy is an adversary that we will need to expel in 2022 – there… Read More

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County Urges Those with Mild COVID and Non-Serious Illness to Avoid Emergency Rooms

January 9, 2022January 14, 2022 slvpost.comcoronavirus, government0 comment

In light of a current 121% surge in coronavirus cases in Santa Cruz County, public health officials are requesting that residents with mild cases of COVID and non-serious seasonal illnesses avoid overburdening local hospital emergency rooms. A statement released on January 5 states, “Most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not need to visit the hospital’s emergency department and can effectively… Read More

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2021: So Much Happened. What Got Done?

December 16, 2021December 21, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

I like the finality of a year-end wrap-up. But some years can’t be wrapped up neatly with a bow. Making measurable progress means setting some goals. The last time San Lorenzo Valley did that in a formal way was during the development of Village Design Plans for the Valley’s towns back in the late 1980s and early ‘90s. To understand… Read More

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Redistricting Could Affect San Lorenzo Valley Voters

October 5, 2021October 18, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Santa Cruz County is going through a redistricting process. Is anyone paying attention? If you check out the scant feedback the county has already received you will notice one thing: Three of the five comments submitted, as of this writing, are from Scotts Valley residents interested in moving out of District One and into District Five, San… Read More