Rio del Mar News

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Bacteria levels at Cowell Beach have receded to levels safe enough to reopen the beach, but several Santa Cruz beaches remain closed this week, county officials announced. via NBC Channel 11

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“The Heat/Health Warning System is instrumental to the health of our residents. The system will alert the public to extreme heat conditions and will help residents better prepare for a heat emergency.”

This couple prepares for a stay at Rio Del Mar State Beach Tuesday morning. Though early-morning temperatures have been chilly, forecasters are saying temperatures are in for a major spike over the next several ... via Register-Pajaronian

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As a member of the steering committee of the Resource Center for Nonviolence, I attended the April 27 meeting held for the neighborhood at Barrios Unidos. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“The construction project will improve the Rio Del Mar station's resistance to earthquakes. It doesn't mean we will avoid significant structural damage but the retrofit will allow us to remain in operation in any eventuality”

Rio Del Mar fire crews temporarily moved out of their permanent home to make way for a $781,000 construction project that, among other things, will retrofit the fire station to improve its resistance to ... via The Mid-County Post

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“We probably wouldn't be able to build a new station there. The lot is barely big enough for the one we have there now.”

The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District is following its own advice in promoting earthquake awareness this month. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“Everything in this neighborhood is going to change”

This 7-acre property on Minto Road was approved for development of as many as 88 units of housing. via Register-Pajaronian

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“I am deeply troubled by your attempt at humor in your column. Speed limits exist, by law, for serious reasons. These limits are not minimums, they are maximums. If you do not know the definition of a limit, I suggest you check a dictionary.”

The day of doom finally arrived. Gas prices hit $4.01 a gallon Friday at the Chevron station on Mission Street, jolting our psyche more than our wallets. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“During these dark and dismal days of budget cuts, it was a real boost to our staff. I think it's a validation and confirmation of the work we do.”

Mary McGinn , a second-grader at Rio Del Mar Elementary School, is joined by her friends on the playground Wednesday during recess. via Register-Pajaronian

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“They will make sure every kid gets the attention they need”

With all the gloom emanating from the county's largest school district since drastic state budget cuts were forecast four months ago, Pajaro Valley Unified finally got some good news this week. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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