Rio del Mar NewsLocal news for Rio del Mar, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Rio Del Mar Fire Station Gets a Facelift- April 30, 2008 "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 Posthttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/rio-del-mar-fire-station-gets-a-facelift?... Rio del Mar fire station gets earthquake upgrade- April 26, 2008 "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 AptosLa Selva Fire Protection District is following its own advice in promoting earthquake awareness this month. via Santa Cruz Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/rio-del-mar-fire-station-gets-earthquake-... Plan for 88 new housing units on Minto Road clears key hurdle- April 24, 2008 "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-Pajaronianhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/plan-for-88-new-housing-units-on-minto-ro... Street Smarts: Climbing gas prices, cruise control criticism and...- April 22, 2008 "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 Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/street-smarts-climbing-gas-prices-cruise-... Rio Del Mar Elementary honored- April 15, 2008 "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-Pajaronianhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/rio-del-mar-elementary-honored?fromrss=1 Rio del Mar school moves to top of the class- April 13, 2008 "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 Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/rio-del-mar-school-moves-to-top-of-the-cl... Coast Lines: April 10, 2008- April 11, 2008 District rolls out new Web site Santa Cruz City Schools this week launched a revamped Web site designed to increase access for parents, staff, community members and the district's roughly 7,000 students K-12 ... via Santa Cruz Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/coast-lines-april-10-2008?fromrss=1 Roadshow: Driver dreams of wider I-880- April 9, 2008 Q I have been driving Interstate 880 to San Jose for about 10 years and used to complain to you, but long since gave up about when we reasonably could expect another lane southbound through Mission Boulevard. via San Jose Mercury Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/roadshow-driver-dreams-of-wider-i-880?fro... Farmers back Ellen Pirie in supervisor's race- April 3, 2008 "I don't remember (Supervisor) Tony Campos ever sending someone." It took just a couple hours for Santa Cruz County agriculture leaders to render a verdict for whom they want to win the June race for Second District Supervisor: Ellen Pirie. via Register-Pajaronianhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-del-mar-ca/2008/04/farmers-back-ellen-pirie-in-supervisors-r... |