Cabrillo CARES
This April, Cabrillo announced its gain of four million dollars from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act). I recently spoke with President Matt Wetstein to discuss the expenditure of this fund.
Hear the Beep Where You Sleep – Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm
Almost two-thirds of all home fire deaths occur in homes without a smoke alarm or no working smoke alarm. Working smoke alarms can reduce a person’s chance of dying in a home fire by half, and they provide the precious time needed to escape the home in the event of a fire.
Supervisors Clarify Deed Requirement Affecting CZU Fire Survivors
Two women near the public comment podium hugged following a contentious item before the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon, as it reversed course on a move that would have affected the property papers of many rebuilding after the CZU Lighting Complex...
Candidate filing opens for Nov. election
During the Nov. 2 general election, not only will Californians elect a new governor, but residents of Santa Cruz County also will elect many local officials.
Johnson appointed mayor
At the Wednesday, Dec. 19, meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, longtime Councilman Randy Johnson was appointed to succeed Donna Lind as mayor, his fifth turn in the titular role.
Lompico, SLV water merger plan presented
Staffers from the County of Santa Cruz presented two options last week that would determine two drastically different futures for the struggling Lompico County Water District.
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...