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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
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
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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
Crisis Stabilization 800 Government Health Local News 

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
supervisor monica martinez Government Local News 

Supervisor Monica Martinez: San Lorenzo Valley Spring Update

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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
Backyard burn pile Fire Departments Government Local News 

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
Big Basin Water Company Boulder Creek Government Local News Water 

Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Big Basin Water Company Customers

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The court-appointed receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc., Serviam by Wright LLP, together with Monica Martinez, Santa Cruz County Supervisor for District 5, will host a hybrid-format Town Hall meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6pm to update customers on the company’s efforts to restore and stabilize water service in the region. Attorney and Project Manager Nicolas L. Jaber… Read More
Road repair Santa Cruz Mountains Government Infrastructure Local News 

Town Hall to Focus on Road Repairs and Recovery in the San Lorenzo Valley

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BEN LOMOND — San Lorenzo Valley residents will have a chance to get the latest updates on local road conditions, storm recovery efforts, and upcoming transportation projects at a public Town Hall hosted by Supervisor Monica Martinez on Thursday, November 13, at 6 pm. The event, called the District 5 “State of the Roads” Town Hall, will take place at… Read More
Felton Fire Protection District Department Fire Departments Government 

Felton Fire to Hold Special Meeting on Proposed Parcel Tax

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By Mary Andersen The Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has scheduled a special Board of Directors meeting for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a proposed $700 flat parcel tax that could significantly impact Felton residents, renters, and business owners. The meeting, expected to draw a large crowd, will take place in the FFPD Training Room at… Read More