The rain is expected to cease for the rest of the week, with mostly cloudy weather Thursday and scattered clouds through Monday. However, Hoppin said staff would be monitoring a potentially significant weather event slated for Wednesday, where both the return of rain and high tides are expected.
Santa Cruz County voters will weigh in on a proposed sales tax increase for unincorporated regions early next year aimed at bolstering critical county services.
For years, the Big Basin Water Company has failed to deliver reliable, clean water to its customers. A possible solution was in sight for its 1,200 customers after the courts stepped in and a new private utility company was anticipated to buy the water system. But in an abrupt announcement made on Friday, the prospective buyer said the deal is off.