Q. I read in the paper a few weeks ago that the law and the enforcement of the anti-leaf blower ordinance will be changing. What are the changes? A. Recently City Hall updated the anti-leaf blower ...

SANTA CRUZ –The city of Santa Cruz is considering prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits and is seeking the public’s feedback about its draft ordinance through an online ...

The City’s aggressive pursuit of leaf blowers in Santa Monica seems to be paying off – cases were down in 2016 and in the beginning of this year. At the moment, 86 leaf blower cases are under ...

SANTA CRUZ — From approving a gas-powered leaf blower ban in the city of Santa Cruz to re-approving the Cruz Hotel project and placing a soda tax on the November ballot, the Santa Cruz City Council ...

JUDGE LAST OCTOBER WHO SAID THE LAW VIOLATES GUN SELLER'S RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. TONIGHT IN A UNANIMOUS DECISION THE SANTA CRUZ CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO BAN GAS POWERED LEAF BLOWERS IN THE CITY... THE ...

SANTA CRUZ — When it comes to clearing fallen leaves from sidewalks and driveways in Santa Cruz County, the time appears ripe to trade in that gas tank for a battery pack. Or two. In a move that ...

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This Christmas, ask Santa for an electric leaf blower, mower, or chainsaw. Come summer, we’ll all thank you. The little engines in gas-powered landscaping equipment generate a disproportionate amount ...