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Monitoring invasive beetles in Santa Cruz County

Invasive beetles put native trees at risk

Watsonville City Council approves new restrictions on Flock cameras

Reduction in cameras, changes to data retention policy, and more

Watsonville leaders to discuss Flock contract

Meeting Tuesday evening, how to submit public comment

Bracing for El Niño: County looks to better forecasting, more alerts, road work

Heavy rain, landslides, flooding all possible

Capitola council candidate concerned over indoctrination of children by pro-LGBTQ+ educators, governments

Candidate TJ Welch reaffirms support for the LGBTQ+ community despite scrutiny

Moss Landing battery facility reignites 1.5 years after fire

Shelter-in-place warnings for nearby residents

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Rail trail plans detailed from Santa Cruz to Aptos

Stephen Baxter2022-09-01T19:30:24-07:00February 18, 2022|

‘Interim’ project would replace some train tracks with paved path

Jesse Kathan2022-02-08T23:34:34-08:00February 8, 2022|

Plus: Council pushes for freight rail

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T11:01:42-07:00February 1, 2022|

What to know about Thursday’s Regional Transportation Commission meeting

Stephen Baxter2022-01-11T19:54:36-08:00January 11, 2022|

Inspector general could review complaints, but some want advisory committee

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