Nature Friendly: A geologist with many irons in the fire
Noted geologist Frank Perry has become a local Renaissance man of sorts. Not only has he been a standout leader on our annual geology walks along the San Lorenzo River — his third one will be June 18 — but he has signed on to create six outdoor interpretive signs at University of California, Santa Cruz.
Next steps for marijuana regulations
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a draft of rules and regulations for growing marijuana for commercial sale at a special meeting on Feb. 5. The proposed ordinances, with several recommendations made by various supervisors, now go to the Planning Commission for review. More public input will be requested on Feb. 28 before being returned to the Board of Supervisors for an additional hearing and final adoption in March. Â
Community comes together to clean up Boulder Creek Cemetery
Last weekend, the community of Boulder Creek proved sometimes the solution to a problem means putting in a little old fashioned hard labor. Â
Around Town: Off their game
In Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League's first ever lacrosse playoffs, the San Lorenzo Valley High team suffered a 14-0 loss to Aptos High in the semifinal round.
METRO transit restores bus routes for SLV students
Santa Cruz METRO transit has reversed itself and restored two extra morning routes for San Lorenzo Valley students that were to be terminated on Sept.8
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...
