The Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) was awarded $128.7 million in grant funds from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for its Watsonville to Santa Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program for the implementation of several multimodal projects throughout the county. Funded projects include Highway 1 auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder facilities betweenRead More →

Spring and summer are prime times for wildlife births, leading Native Animal Rescue (NAR) to receive numerous calls about baby animals. But are these babies truly in need of rescue?   Wildlife parents are generally better caregivers than humans, so it’s essential to ensure a baby actually needs intervention. Often,Read More →

by Mark Dolson New General Manager, Special Presentations, Budget Approval   The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board met most recently on June 5th.  The meeting lasted two hours and ten minutes and was generally useful and informative.  The two most important updates for our community are: (1) forRead More →

Coastal side of Big Basin

Looking for a quiet coastal camping experience this summer? The walk-in campground at Rancho del Oso — the coastal side of Big Basin Redwoods State Park — offers a unique way to enjoy nature just north of Davenport on Highway 1.   This temporary campground, located at the rehabilitated HorseRead More →