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Ben Lomond Slide Infrastructure 

Fire Chiefs and Residents Push for Permanent Highway 9 Slide Repairs

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By Jim Helmer In December, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released its draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) — a 25-year spending plan that is a first step in securing federal, state, and local funding — for public review. Fire Chiefs from Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and Zayante were dismayed to find no funding identified for permanent repairs to the… Read More
Boulder Creek Complete Streets Highway 9 Infrastructure Local News 

Boulder Creek Street Improvements Move Closer to Reality

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A long-planned effort to make Highway 9 safer and more walkable through Boulder Creek is advancing, with environmental review now underway and construction targeted for 2028, according to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez, Regional Transportation Director Sarah Cristiansen, and Congressman Jimmy Panetta have announced Community Project Funding the Congressman was able to secure… Read More
PG&E Town Hall meeting in Boulder Creek Infrastructure Local News 

Did PG&E Deliver? A Look at the March 2 District 5 Town Hall in Boulder Creek

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On Monday, March 2, Boulder Creek residents packed the Rec Center gym for Supervisor Monica Martinez’ town hall with PG&E. “For those of us who live in the mountains, power is truly the backbone of our everyday life,” Martinez told the crowd. “I’ve heard from many of you, particularly during the extended outages during the holiday season. And I know… 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
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
Surfnet Communications broadband Infrastructure Local News 

Surfnet Announces New High Speed Fiber Internet in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Internet service provider Surfnet Communications (Surfnet) announced completion of Phase 1 of its grant-funded project to build new fiber infrastructure. Phase 1 includes locations in the Summit Area of the Santa Cruz Mountains in both Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. The ultimate goal of the project is to serve 1,400 customers in the area. Attendees… Read More
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan San Lorenzo Valley water District Infrastructure Local News 

SLV Water District Seeks Public Input for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Mary Andersen
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District released its draft 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for public review. The draft plan will be presented at the district’s February 6 SLVWD Board of Directors meeting. Funded by a California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) seeks to: The planning process for… Read More
water district rate increase Commentary Election 2024 Infrastructure Local News Water 

SLV Voters Face a Water District Rate Initiative this Fall

Jayme Ackemann
By Jayme Ackemann The voters of San Lorenzo Valley face a crucial decision in the November election: do they want a reliable water system that delivers fresh, safe water every time they turn on their taps, or do they risk ending up with inconsistent and unreliable service like their neighbors in Big Basin? A small group of residents is opposing… Read More
caltrans paving project ben lomond felton Infrastructure Local News Road Conditions Transportation 

Hwy 9 Paving Project Begins 8/19 Between Felton and Ben Lomond

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In the Santa Cruz Mountains, a major Highway 9 paving project between Lazy Woods Drive in Felton and California Drive Ben Lomond is set to begin Monday August 19. A total of 2.7 miles will be ground and paved. Initial work focuses on ADA curb ramp construction in Ben Lomond. In a statement, Caltrans confirmed, “The 2.7 mile paving project… Read More