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City of Watsonville begins clearing Pajaro levee encampment
The City of Watsonville began clearing an encampment along the Pajaro River levee on Monday morning, just days after distributing and posting notices last Friday informing encampment residents that they must vacate the area with their belongings. Like the City of Santa Cruz’s public clearing of the Benchlands encampment next...
The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas is hosting a community meeting to discuss up-to-date information regarding the draft rent stabilization ordinance. The city describes this ordinance as proposed local government policy aimed to control the increase in rental prices in order to protect tenants from excessive hikes in rent. This meeting will be The post The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting appeared first on KION546.
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Brief for Tuesday, July 23
Good morning! It’s July 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 75 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 am.
Prunedale considers roundabout to ease traffic congestion
PRUNEDALE, Calif. — Monterey County leaders are in discussions about a potential roundabout at the intersection of San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard in Prunedale. Monterey County leaders say the goal is to reduce traffic congestion during peak morning and evening commute times. Currently, there are two potential...
UC Santa Cruz graduate crowned 2024 Miss New York USA
NEW YORK — UC Santa Cruz graduate Marizza Delgado has been crowned Miss New York USA and will compete for Miss USA next month. Delgado graduated in 2021 with a bachelor's in technology and information management. During her time studying in Santa Cruz, she would commute to San Francisco for modeling shoots; having modeled for international brands including H&M, Lululemon, Adidas, American Eagle, NorthFace, Target and Macy's to name a few.
Marina ballot measure item considered
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A ballot measure discussion in Marina is surfacing again around more city facilities, including a new fire station, according to the most recent city council meeting. The council approved a motion, saying that construction of a new fire and police station as well as a community center that includes city council The post Marina ballot measure item considered appeared first on KION546.
Aptos Neighborhood Brief for Thursday, July 25
Good morning! It’s July 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be nice with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 74 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 am.
Winner of Annual Keep Santa Cruz Clean! Poster Contest Announced During Plastic Free July
Santa Cruz, CA – The City of Santa Cruz is thrilled to announce Brayden Willick, 12, from Branciforte Middle School, as the winner of this year’s Keep Santa Cruz Clean! poster contest. This annual event encourages students to creatively express the importance of recycling and litter prevention. Brayden’s...
Voters to decide if a new fire department is built in the Santa Cruz Mountains
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. — Earlier in July, the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution that will place a fire and life safety investment ballot measure on the ballot in November. The current fire station, located on Erba Lane, is 60 years old and...
Capitola City Council to discuss off leash options
CAPITOLA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Capitola City council meeting on Thursday to decide on dog regulations across the city’s parks and beaches. Dog laws vary in the city of Capitola, Ozzi Dog Parks is the only Capitola city park that allows dogs off leash. “You never know what a dog‘s gonna...
Community, care, and healing: The story of Essentia Body Therapy in Santa Cruz
The Essentia story begins in 2020, just as the newly-unfolding pandemic was beginning to create dramatic uncertainties for families, and businesses began to either shut down or completely overhaul their operations. As the General Manager of the clinic then-known as Vital Body Therapy, Kayla Savage would lead her team through the early months of lockdown – navigating through the ups, the downs and ever-changing landscape of new rules and regulations being imposed by what seemed to be a completely different world.
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