Land Trust collecting funds for ‘wildlife tunnel’
The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has announced that it has raised all the funds it needs to protect land on either side of Highway 17 for a wildlife tunnel. The final piece of funding was a $200,000 grant from the Coastal Conservancy to help purchase an easement on 170 acres west of the highway at Laurel Curve.
Mark Stone named to California Coastal Commission
Mark Stone, Santa Cruz County Fifth District supervisor and Scotts Valley resident, was appointed today to the California Coastal Commission.
Pack a Pet Emergency Go-Kit to be Safe
The fire season has arrived and earthquakes are always a possibility here; families with a disaster plan in place will be better equipped to stay safe and recover from an emergency. Too often, however, even the best planners forget to include provisions for their pets.
Caregiver Support Group to Meet Remotely; Art Needed for Child Crisis Center (news briefs)
If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a caregiver support group can offer an opportunity to connect with others.
In this facilitated support group, participants will connect with each other as they experience mindfulness practices designed to open the heart...
METRO Route 30 may be eliminated, 35 cut
Students, commuters, shoppers and other regular Santa Cruz METRO bus riders in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley will be among thousands of riders affected by proposed changes in bus routes in the county system.
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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