Politics

Councilmember Retirees Could Put More Into CALPERS

Submitted by Brooke

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 7:38pm

Tuesday's Capitola city council meeting focuses on whether to change the pension system to require council retirees to pay 100 percent of their retirement benefit or give councilmembers who retire the option to pay.

City staff is leaving the decision up to the council. Depending on the decision councilmembers could take a pay cut; currently they get $500 a month.

Watsonville councilmembers already do this.

City Council Meeting

When:Tuesday, November 20th 7 p.m.

Where: Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Ave.

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Election Results for Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito County

Submitted by Central Coast News on Wednesday, June 6th, 4:17 pm

The polls have all closed and election workers are counting votes. Click the links below to find results for your county.

Click here for Monterey County Election Results

Click here For Santa Cruz County Election Results

Click here for San Benito County Elections Results

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Local Senator Fights To Keep Your State Parks Open

Submitted by Brooke

Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 11:57am

State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and State Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) unveiled a budget proposal to keep open up to 50 state parks slated for closure this year, and reverse the closure of still more in 2013, while providing a stable and long-term funding solution.

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WORLD SURFING RESERVES Santa Cruz Dedication ~ April 26th - 28th

Submitted by Gina Cavuoto, Owner

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 11:20am

Celebrate Santa Cruz 's official Dedication of becoming a World Surfing Reserve!

Kick it off with the Film Fest....

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Local Lawmakers Support Animal Rights

Submitted by Brooke

Friday, March 23rd, 2012, 8:01am

http://capitola.patch.com/articles/voting-records-show-local-lawmakers-support-animal-welfare

Earlier this week, The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) released its annual California Humane Record Scorecard. It ranks state senators and assemblymembers on their animal welfare policies.

Local lawmakers faired well, check out this Capitola-Soquel Patch article for more information.

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Monterey Institute’s Fall Sustainability Speaker Series Will Run Through November 28

Submitted by Central Coast News on Tuesday, October 18th, 9:48 am

The Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce its Fall 2011 Sustainability Speaker Series, featuring local and national environmental leaders speaking on current issues including climate change politics and the future of energy and security policy in Asia.

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Assemblymember Monning to Hold a Town Hall Meeting in Aptos

Submitted by Kiki Jones on Thursday, September 8th, 12:35 pm

Assemblymember Bill Monning (D – Carmel) will hold a Town Hall Meeting to update residents about the end of the 2011 Legislative Session on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the patio at the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County located at 7807 Soquel Drive in Aptos, California.

The first year of the 2011-12 Session will conclude on September 9, 2011 and Assemblymember Monning will highlight legislation from the past year. Following the Assemblymember’s comments, there will be time for audience members to ask questions.

Everyone is invited to attend. For additional information, or to RSVP, please call Assemblymember Monning’s Santa Cruz District Office at (831) 425-1503.

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