City Manager's Weekly Update

Week Ending March 8, 2019

Over the last few decades, women have been struggling and fighting for their rights across the globe. Whether it was during the first wave of feminism or the struggles of a 21st-century woman of battling gender gap, women continue to fight for what they want.

 #BalanceforBetter is the theme for this year's International Women's Day, which is observed each year on March 8. The 2019 initiative is aimed at gender equality, a greater awareness of discrimination and a recognition of women's achievements. 

Take time to celebrate the legacy of those that paved the way before you, while carving out your own path. Happy Women's Day!

Tip-A-Cop at Malone's Bar and Grill

MBCP One-Year Anniversary

Friday, March 1, 2018 was Monterey Bay Community Power’s (MBCP) one year anniversary of providing 365 days of providing cleaner energy at a lower cost to the Monterey Bay region!  From cost-savings totaling $4.4 million to signing contracts for three brand new renewable energy projects to bringing the cites of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay into the MBCP family, it has been a year filled with action and accomplishments. 

Fire Safety Workshop & Tour

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County will be hosting a free workshop and tour on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 1 pm – 3 :30 pm at the Graham Hill Showgrounds to help residents protect their home, property, family and animals in the event of a fire. The workshop also includes a tour of fuel break work along Graham Hill Road and information on adapting these practices to a homeowner's property.

Santa Cruz Area Business Expo

The Santa Cruz Chamber's county-wide Business Expo will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 4 pm – 7 pm at the Cocoanut Grove. The Expo's three-hour format gives Santa Cruzans a chance to learn about the 100+ businesses and nonprofit organizations who introduce their products and services to the more than 1,500 attendees at this popular annual event.  Local food companies serve up complimentary samples of their creations. Visitors can meander through the Grand Ballroom, the Bay View Room and Sun Room to visit the exhibitor’s booths and take in the gorgeous views of Monterey Bay.  

DARE Graduation Ceremonies

Mark your calendar for upcoming DARE 5th Grade Graduation Ceremonies:

• Vine Hill Elementary School - Monday, March 25, 2019, 1 pm
• Brook Knoll Elementary School - Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 1:10 pm
• Baymonte Elementary School - Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 1 pm