Soquel
Soquel, CA · Municipal
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Santa Cruz Marathon road closures: Which streets will be affected Sunday and when
An estimated 4,000 participants will flock toward the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and race along the coastline on Sunday for the inaugural Santa Cruz Marathon. A side effect of the event is several planned road closures throughout the course, lasting until festivities conclude and roads are clear. These will be conducted on a rolling basis, with all affected roads expected to reopen by noon as the final runners cross the finish line. Traffic control personnel will also direct residents across the course as soon as it is safe to do so.
sanbenito.com
Hollister Council fires City Manager Ana Cortez
The Hollister City Council voted in closed session on Oct. 21 to fire City Manager Ana Cortez, who has been the subject of increasing criticism for her approach to cutting costs and issuing layoff notices to dozens of city employees in recent weeks. After the council returned to the City...
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Somebody In California Is Trying To Trademark O-Block And We Have Questions
California Man Tries To Trademark O-Block And Chicago Might Have Something To Say!. O-Block may be one of the most recognizable names in Chicago Hip-Hop, but a California man apparently wants to put his own legal stamp on it. And I have a feeling this could get contentious if the right people catch wind of it. And they will thanks to me. 🙂
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benitolink.com
Hollister fires city manager following employee, community outcry
After eight months on the job, Ana Cortez was removed as Hollister’s city manager by the Hollister City Council on Oct. 21 amid backlash over her handling of recent layoffs. Airport Director Jeff Crechriou, who has been acting as planning director since June, was appointed interim city manager until the city appoints a full-time administrator.
benitolink.com
Activists submit petition signatures for city slow-growth initiative
Backers of an initiative aimed at slowing growth by prohibiting Hollister from extending services outside its city limits submitted nearly 3,900 petition signatures to City Hall on Oct. 16. The total number of signatures was about 1,400 more than the minimum required to proceed, City Clerk Merab Talamantes told BenitoLink.
tpgonlinedaily.com
Soquel Creek Water District Reviews Plan to Sell Water to Santa Cruz
The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors reviewed a proposal at their Oct. 6 meeting to sell up to 550 acre-feet of water a year to the City of Santa Cruz. Protecting district customers and the groundwater basin would remain a priority, according to a staff report from General Manager Melanie Mow Schumacher, but the proposed agreement would give Santa Cruz another water source and generate revenue for the district at the same time. Final prices, the length of the agreement and other terms are still being considered.
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9 small towns in America famous for just one dish
Exploring the culinary landscape of small towns often reveals unique specialties that have put them on the map. These towns offer more than just a glimpse into local traditions; they provide an opportunity to experience a dish crafted to perfection over generations. Delve into the essence of these foods and discover the techniques and ingredients that make them exceptional. Each dish tells a story of its origins, inviting home cooks to capture the nuances and flavors that define these beloved creations.
montereycountynow.com
Gilroy Dispatch
Guest View: Supporting Gilroy’s I.C.E. concerns through meaningful action
As Mayor, I believe one of my most important responsibilities is to listen to Gilroy residents, understand their concerns and take meaningful action on how best to serve our community. The proposed immigration facility outside Gilroy’s city limits has raised serious concern in our community, with residents expressing fear and uncertainty about what it could mean for themselves, their families and their neighbors.
montereycountynow.com
A longtime Salinas doctor is challenging the incumbent, a retired nurse, for the SVH board.
Only one board seat is up for grabs on the Salinas Valley Healthcare Memorial District Board of Directors on Nov. 3. The other three seats had no challengers, so those candidates will automatically be appointed. In Zone 4, covering South Salinas and parts of Monterey County to the west and south, incumbent Catherine Carson is facing challenger James Dacus, a retired SVH internal medicine physician and U.S. Army veteran.
KTLA
Emus run amok through Santa Cruz streets
It’s typically not something you see every day – but residents of Santa Cruz have seen at least two emus running through the streets of their city recently. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office posted video footage on Oct. 18 showing an encounter between their officers and an emu who had escaped its enclosure and […]