Supervisor Kim De Serpa

11/03/2026

SECOND MEETING IN CORRALITOS!
CORRALITOS WINTER PREPAREDNESS MEETING | BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED!

El Niño and winter storms are on the horizon, and now is the time to get prepared!

District 2 residents are invited to join us for a Winter Preparedness Information Meeting on Monday, November 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Corralitos Community Center (Padres).

Come hear directly from local emergency response and public safety agencies about how to prepare your home, family, and neighborhood for the upcoming winter season.

We'll have representatives available to share practical information, answer questions, and help residents understand what to expect before, during, and after a major storm.

BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED!

📅 Monday, November 16
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Corralitos Community Center (Padres)

We hope to see you there! Please share with your neighbors.

11/01/2026

Happy Halloween from Aptos Village!

10/29/2026

🌧️ BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED! 🌧️

With El Niño potentially bringing wet and stormy conditions this winter, now is the time to prepare your home, protect your family, and learn how to stay safe during severe weather.

Join us for a District 2 Winter Preparedness Information Night to get practical tips, ask questions, and connect with the local agencies and emergency responders who help keep our community safe.

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕔 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Aptos Library

Representatives from the following agencies and organizations will be on hand to share information and answer your questions:

Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience (OR3)
Santa Cruz County Public Works
Central Fire Protection District
CAL FIRE Corralitos
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
PG&E

Learn how to prepare for heavy rain, flooding, power outages, and other potential winter hazards, and find out what resources are available to help you and your family get ready.

A little preparation goes a long way. Come get informed, make a plan, and head into winter feeling more prepared.

We hope to see you there!

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

**HIGHWAY 1 RAMP CLOSURES BEGIN NOVEMBER 16**

**Plan ahead for approximately five months of ramp closures at State Park Drive.**

As part of the Highway 1 auxiliary lane and bus-on-shoulder project, the following ramps will close beginning Monday, November 16:

**Southbound Highway 1 offramp to State Park Drive**
**Northbound Highway 1 on-ramp from State Park Drive**

**Detours:**

**Traveling northbound from State Park Drive:** Take State Park Drive to Searidge Road, turn right onto McGregor Drive, and use the northbound Highway 1 on-ramp at Park Avenue.

**Exiting southbound to State Park Drive:** Continue south to the Rio Del Mar Boulevard exit. From there, you can:

- Turn left onto the northbound Highway 1 on-ramp, then exit at State Park Drive.
- Turn left onto Soquel Drive and follow the signed detour back to State Park Drive.

Message and directional signs will guide drivers through the detours. Please allow extra travel time and plan ahead.

Thank you for your patience as work continues to improve Highway 1 and transit operations in our community.

10/26/2026

10/26/26
One week remains before the Nov. 1, 2026, Universal Service Ordinance compliance deadline.

If you own a developed property in unincorporated Santa Cruz County and have not yet established waste collection service or registered as a self-hauler, immediate action is needed.

The ordinance requires every developed property to properly manage garbage, recycling and organics. These requirements help keep our communities clean, reduce illegal dumping, increase recycling and composting, and support compliance with state environmental laws.

The County and GreenWaste Recovery has notified non-compliant property owners with letters explaining the requirements and available compliance options. If you have not yet complied, now is the time to act.

Visit Santacruzcountyca.gov/universalservice to learn how to comply before Nov. 1.

10/23/2026

This week, I had the pleasure of bringing together our District 2 appointed commissioners for a chance to connect, share ideas, and strengthen collaboration.
We’re fortunate to have such knowledgeable and dedicated experts serving our community. Thank you to each of our commissioners for sharing your time, expertise, and commitment to making District 2 a better place for everyone. Your service makes a difference.

10/21/2026

TODAY!

10/20/2026

EVENING TRAFFIC ALERT: Soquel Drive & State Park Drive in Aptos

Drivers should expect lane impacts at the intersection of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive in Aptos due to scheduled sewer repairs and paving work.

Schedule:

Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20: Sewer lateral repairs from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night.

Thursday, October 22: Paving work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

📍 Location: 7719 Soquel Drive, at the intersection of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive.

Please allow extra travel time, use caution, and watch for crews working in the area.

10/19/2026

I enjoyed touring Central Fire District with Fire Chief Nigel Miller and learning more about the dedicated work our firefighters do every day to protect and serve our community. Our local first responders are an essential part of what makes our community strong, safe, and resilient. Thank you, Chief Miller, for the time and for all you and your team do for our community!