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Weather Oct 2, 2024 Extreme Heat advisory
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Elevate Your Home Sale with Stunning Photography
By: MJ Stearns Realtor Lic #01700756 The Larson Real Estate Team When selling your home, high-quality photos can significantly influence buyer interest. Effective real estate photography not only draws in more potential buyers but can also help your property sell more swiftly. Here’s a straightforward guide to capturing your home’s
Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to require every school district, charter school and county office of education to develop a policy limiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026. SACRAMENTO — Building on his calls for school districts to restrict the use
Harvey West 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
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Elevate Your Home Sale with Stunning Photography
By: MJ Stearns Realtor Lic #01700756 The Larson Real Estate Team When selling your home, high-quality photos can significantly influence buyer interest. Effective real estate photography not only draws in more potential buyers but can also help your property sell more swiftly. Here’s a straightforward guide to capturing your home’s
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
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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
SC Mountain Weather
Weekly Weather Oct 7 – Oct 12 possible Rain on Sat
Temperature Breaks and Possible Light Rain on the Horizon As the heat wave subsides, the residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains can look forward to a gradual cooling trend this week. The National Weather Service has downgraded the Excessive Heat Warnings to Heat Advisories across the interior and the San
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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