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Weekly summary for Monte Sereno
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Monte Sereno, wildfire risk remains a key environmental concern due to the city’s location at the wildland-urban interface near the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dense vegetation, narrow hillside roads, and limited evacuation routes contribute to the elevated danger, which is further intensified by climate change. Recent local activity includes ongoing monitoring and discussion of wildfire risk mitigation strategies. While much of the broader environmental agenda is addressed at the Santa Clara County level, Monte Sereno’s specific vulnerability to wildfire shapes its local priorities. What to watch: Continued updates and potential new measures addressing wildfire preparedness and vegetation management in Monte Sereno are expected as the city responds to this persistent risk.

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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
5/19/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting's 2026-05-19 meeting centered on Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting. Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: 19, 2026 Page 2 of 29 -- Any disclosable public records relating to…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
5/18/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Monte Sereno City Council - Special Meeting
AGENDA City of Monte Sereno Monday, May 18, 2026 Special Meeting of the City Council 2:00 PM Monte Sereno City Council Chambers - 18041 Saratoga - Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, Ca 95030 How to Participate To maximize pu…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
5/12/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop. Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop: Supervisors took up a County Executiv…
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4/30/2026, 3:14:26 PM
Wildfire Risk — Living on the Edge of the Interface
Situated in the wildland-urban interface at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Sereno faces elevated wildfire risk. Dense vegetation, narrow hillside roads, and limited evacuation routes compound the danger — e…
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Wildfire Risk — Living on the Edge of the Interface • Featured
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Situated in the wildland-urban interface at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Sereno faces elevated wildfire risk. Dense vegetation, narrow hillside roads, and limited evacuation routes compound the danger — es