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Storm Update Friday January 13

Weather From the National Weather Service: The forecast calls for light rainfall on Friday with another storm approaching Saturday, January 14. We can expect periods of rain as a cold front passes over the region. Pre-existing saturated soils will not be able to absorb excess rainfall. Urban and small stream flooding is expected along with continued flood potential on mainstem… Read More
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Storm Update Wednesday January 11

WEATHER The forecast calls for widespread precipitation through January 19 with a break tomorrow January 12. The strongest weather will likely occur this Friday and Saturday with heavy rain and wind. Follow the National Weather Service Monterey Bay Area at weather.gov/mtr. Wind advisory through 7:00 pm Wednesday. SAN LORENZO RIVER AT BIG TREES FELTON The San Lorenzo River at Big Trees… Read More
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Evacuation Warnings Around the County

1/4 UPDATE 4:00 pm: Many new additional zones have Evacuation Warnings as of 3:30 pm Wednesday. Check aware.zonehaven.com for current information. 1/4 12:00 noon: Multiple areas around the county have been issued Evacuation Warnings by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office due to the current storm and rising water levels. Look up your zone at aware.zonehaven.com. City of Watsonville The… Read More
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Understanding Regional Water Resource Management Challenges

By Mark Dolson In my September column, “A Perspective on the SLV Water District and the SLV,” I wrote about three distinct arenas in which we need the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) to function effectively: (1) routine business operations, (2) regional water resource management, and (3) community engagement and support. This month I want to dive deeper into… Read More
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San Vicente Redwoods Preserve to Open

By Julie Horner Outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore fresh territory can look forward to setting boots down on 7.3 miles of ecologically integrated trail in the 8,852-acre San Vicente Redwoods Preserve starting on December 3, 2022. This new multi-use trail system traversing sensitive coastal redwood habitat supports hikers, walkers, bicyclists, and equestrians.  San Vicente Redwoods Preserve spans the seaward side… Read More
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Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Valley Churches

By Julie Horner The Boulder Creek Men’s Club remembered club president and community activist Dan Kelly with a fundraiser acknowledging Kelly’s charitable contributions to the San Lorenzo Valley. The “Friends of Dan Kelly Golf Tournament” was held at the DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz on October 1st, 2022. In keeping with Kelly’s legacy, all proceeds from the event were… Read More
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Potty Talk – A Story about San Lorenzo Valley’s Waste Management

By Jayme Ackemann Rural, small town life in the midst of the sprawling, busy Bay Area has always been part of San Lorenzo Valley’s charm. Every new acquaintance is a friend of a friend, once removed. If our kids don’t already know each other by the end of 5th grade, they are practically guaranteed to meet in Middle School. But… Read More