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Harvey Wast Studios Housing Project
HOUSING MATTERS CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF HARVEY WEST STUDIOS HOUSING PROJECT Project will create 120 units of permanent supportive housing Housing Matters announced the groundbreaking celebration for Harvey West Studios, a 120-unit permanent supportive housing project will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17, starting at 10 a.m. The project is located
Securing Our Home Against Future Fire Danger with Newly Developed Building Materials
Taking the Bull by the Horns By Kevin Foster With climate change and fire seasons lasting nearly year round, residents all across the western states are adapting to protect their largest investment, their homes. Building codes are also adapting to the more common frequency of fires with new products that
C-130 Hercules is now fighting California wildfires
California is the first state in the nation to own, operate, and deploy a C-130 Hercules airtanker to fight wildfires and protect communities, the first of seven aircraft that the state is retrofitting and deploying. Capable of flying 800 miles with a payload of 4,000 gallons of fire retardant, the C-130H
2024 EARTH DAY SANTA CRUZ RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ
Earth Day Santa Cruz, the annual event dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship is set to return on Saturday, April 20 in Downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Avenue, Cooper Street, and Abbott Square Market. The event will run from 11:30 AM to 4 PM. This year’s event promises to
We are days away from the 9th annual State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium!
There is a great lineup of presentations, including a Keynote from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, and the event will be followed by a tour of the Fall Creek Fish Ladder.
New law requiring bars serving spirits to offer drug testing devices to take effect July 1
SACRAMENTO – A new law mandating certain alcoholic beverage license holders to offer drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons will take effect beginning July 1. AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires establishments with a Type 48 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to have signage
Savor the Flavor of St. Patrick’s Day with Homemade Corned Beef
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, there’s no better way to celebrate than by indulging in the rich flavors of traditional Irish cuisine. While green beer and leprechaun-themed treats might steal the spotlight, one dish stands out as a cornerstone of St. Patrick’s Day feasting: corned beef. Instead of reaching for
24-Hour Full Closure of Highway 1 March 24
Highway 1 Bridge Demolition Project 24-Hour Full Closure of Highway 1 Between Bay/Porter and Park Avenue in Capitola Saturday, March 23 at 7 PM Through Sunday, March 24 at 7 PM
Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley,
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is pleased to announce Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley, an exhibition that shines a light on the vibrant Filipino American life on the Central Coast. The show
Mountain Winter Preparedness
by Kevin Foster Each year we have lots of new residents moving to the Santa Cruz mountains. The winters are something that take a little getting used to with trees falling, many times multiple road closures that made destinations unreachable for many hours, sometimes for a couple days or more.
Real Estate
Pros and Cons of Buying Vacant Land
By: MJ Stearns The Larson Real Estate Team Dre#01700756 When it comes to buying vacant land, the opportunities are endless. You can build your dream home as you want it and it can be a great investment, but it also comes with a lot of risks. Before you make the
On the Water Front
Board Members and Measure U
by Mark Dolson This is an opinion piece. The opinions are not necessarily those of the Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin. There has not been a regular San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board meeting since my last report, but there is still plenty to discuss. After two special Closed Session
Taking the Bull by the Horns
One Tribe Spirit
Freedom from the Drama of the Ego’s Illusions
By Lori Suzanne Holetz I found this article the other day, and quite frankly it could not be more appropriate to our times. Drama seems to be heavy in the air these days, everywhere, with everyone. Because it is, for several reasons. Karma is up and active, everyone being challenged
Healthy Tidbits by Marcey Klein
Fresh and Vibrant Summer Salad Recipe
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, light, and refreshing salads. This summer salad recipe combines a variety of colorful vegetables, fruits, and a zesty homemade dressing to create a dish that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a
Mountain Mama
Mountain Mama Chicken Pot Pie
by Mountain Mama The weather is changing. The leaves are just starting to fall. Yep, fall. Here it comes. I can’t wait to light the first fire of the season. It is too hot in the summer to turn on the oven very often, but in the fall
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This day is history
This day in History Sept. 17, 1983 Vabessa Williams becomes the first Black Miss America
Vanessa Williams becomes first Black Miss America On September 17, 1983, 20-year-old Vanessa Williams becomes the first Black woman to win the Miss America crown. Less than a year later, on July 23, 1984, Williams gave up her crown after nude photos of her surfaced. Despite the scandal, Williams later launched a