As Supervisor of the 5th District, I am concerned with the health and welfare of all my constituents. Several years ago, when I learned of the ongoing water crisis in Lompico, I convened stakeholders to find the most viable solution. After much research, it was determined that consolidation of the Lompico Water District into the San Lorenzo Valley Water District is the best answer.

On Saturday, March 26, 2016, ScottsValleyHigh School will honor athletes, coaches, teams and other important individuals who have shown excellence while in the San Lorenzo Valley Athletics Program. The dinner at Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, will start with drinks at 5:00 p.m. and dinner and award ceremony at 6:00 p.m.

Louise was a 35-year resident of Boulder Creek. She died at the age of 95 at Hearts and Hands Nursing home as result of a lengthy illness.

In June, 2016, a memorial ceremony with military honors will be held for John Hogel who passed away at his home in Watsonville following a brief illness.

 

On Sunday, March 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Highlands County Park Senior Center, 8500 Hwy. 9, in Ben Lomond, the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Team Blue 6 will be honored for their environmental restoration work in San Lorenzo Valley.

Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-MontereyBay), Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, announced he is running for reelection to the California State Assembly to continue his work supporting California’s most vulnerable residents and protecting the state’s fragile environment.

Neighbors of 1440 Multiversity invite you to their neighborhood meeting on Saturday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1440 Multiversity, 800 Bethany Drive in ScottsValley.

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It may involve complex processes and it may be controversial, but conjunctive use may provide the solution to many of the water woes in Santa CruzCounty. The term “conjunctive use” is applied to a system of actively managing ground water and surface water systems such that overall water supply is increased. The main underlying idea is simple: store water underground in wet years so that it will be available during dry years to supplement diminished water supplies.