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Groups in rural Soquel, Aptos prepare for wildfire
Wood chipping, defensible space programs aim to reduce risks
PG&E explains wildfire prevention strategies for Santa Cruz County
Underground work possible in San Lorenzo Valley by 2023
Climate change plans outlined by Santa Cruz County, city leaders
Strategies describe emissions reductions, disaster preparation
Pesticide use near schools prompts calls for more transparency in Santa Cruz County
Delay in state alert system risks children’s health, advocates say
Water quality, rates could rise with Big Basin, San Lorenzo Valley Water merger
Boulder Creek area water fixes likely to take years
New food waste collection in Santa Cruz County: Costs, timing and details
Santa Cruz city residents to get pails, other areas to mix food waste with yard trimmings
Storm brings risk of debris flow, evacuations in Santa Cruz County burn zones
Authorities ask residents to learn new zones ahead of rain, possible slides
Evening electricity rates rise in Santa Cruz County
‘Time of use’ pricing aims to ease strain on power grid
Santa Cruz beach litter increases with lack of staff
Coastal cleanups planned after Labor Day weekend
Volunteer firefighters needed in Santa Cruz County
Fewer inmate fire crews available to Cal Fire
Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails, bike plans face appeals
Habitat, parking concerns on ‘stunning’ North Coast land
Pilot food-waste program expected to expand in Santa Cruz
Garbage rate hikes expected due to state mandate
Wildfire preparation groups double in Santa Cruz County
Residents hope to limit destruction of future blazes
Post-wildfire housing rules challenged in Santa Cruz County
Fire protection goals clash with shortage of homes
Plans emerge to revive downtown Santa Cruz, reshape West Cliff Drive
City to help pop-up businesses fill vacant storefronts
Plan for bike, walk improvements approved in Scotts Valley
Plus, city leaders prepare for organic waste collection mandate
Does more housing mean more water demand in Santa Cruz County?
Water authorities say it’s doubtful, based on historical data
UC Santa Cruz Long Range Development Plan draws critics
Housing promises, water use questioned with growth
Pushback on potential water district merger in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley
Board members say consolidation could raise efficiency
Train options push ahead for Santa Cruz County rail corridor
Business plan to detail potential money sources
Bike, walking improvements advance in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley Drive, Mount Hermon Road could be reenvisioned