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Topics getting the most attention in Santa Cruz County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Bag reduction ordinance alignment with state law

The county's 2011 bag ordinance is being updated to match SB 1053, which bans single-use film plastic bags at checkout and raises recycled paper content requirements starting in 2028.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 11, 2026

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SB 1250 wildlife connectivity and AB 2494 state forests

The board backed SB 1250 to build wildlife crossings into highway planning (building on the Highway 17 undercrossing success), while the AB 2494 opposition letter was pulled from the agenda — though Supervisor De Serpa said she'll send her own letter defending the Soquel Demonstration State Forest.

2 mentionsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026