About a quarter of the registered voters in Santa Cruz County turned out in this week’s gubernatorial primary election that included five state propositions and local races for judge and county supervisor.
The three-to-five month closure of Highway 9 between Felton and Santa Cruz began today. Businesses along the Highway 9 corridor remain open, but traffic including walkers and cyclists must take alternate routes.
Students from Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley middle schools, Baymonte Christian School and Boulder Creek and Brook Knoll elementary schools came away with honors at the 43rd annual Santa Cruz County Math Contest last month.
In a penetrating report following an eight-month investigation, the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury recommends that the Lompico County Water District continue to evaluate and, if appropriate, pursue a merger with the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.
Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions.
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