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Look Act Inspire SLV Museum Environment Events 

Thu-Sun through 6/30 Look. Act. Inspire. Sustaining and Expanding the Community of Naturalists in Santa Cruz County

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The Norris Center for Natural History opened an in-person exhibit at the new San Lorenzo Valley Museum Felton branch location in the former library on Gushee Street. The exhibit will June 30. The exhibit – “Look. Act. Inspire. Sustaining and Expanding the Community of Naturalists in Santa Cruz County” – displays key naturalists in SCC, featuring Fred McPherson who had a strong impact… Read More
Chris Clayton Realtor Column: Antonia Bradford Local News Valley People 

Valley Neighbors: Chris Clayton Helps Fire Families

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By Antonia Bradford Before the CZU fire the housing market in Santa Cruz County was already difficult with high demands and little inventory. After the fire it became nearly impossible. Fire victims, after losing everything, were thrust into a rental market that now was even tighter than before. Chris Clayton, a Realtor with Anderson Christie Real Estate in Felton, was… Read More
Live music in the San Lorenzo Valley and Santa Cruz County Events 

Live Music Roundup April 2-4

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The week has flown by, spring has suddenly sprung, and it’s all about live music in the Santa Cruz Mountains and nearby! Be safe and have a great time this weekend! You deserve it! Hijinx Reggae Band: Live from Seacliff State BeachFriday, April 2 from 3:00 to 4:30 pmSeacliff Beach, Santa Cruzwww.facebook.com/events/240374141014949 John Michael Beach Bash Vinny Johnson on Off… Read More
Headlong into Spring Columnists Welcome 

April 2021 Headlong into Spring

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By Julie Horner As Santa Cruz County moves into the orange tier of California’s blueprint for reopening in the now yearlong fight against the novel coronavirus, every move we make as a community must be determined and focused. It’s been messy. Here is where continued conscientious conduct will pull us through this incredible moment in history. Pop-up gathering places, wineries,… Read More
Business Coronavirus 

Santa Cruz County Moves to Orange Tier March 31

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Effective Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Santa Cruz County will move into the Orange Tier (Tier 3) of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy color-coded, tiered system for loosening restrictions based on improving COVID-19 transmission rates. Under the Orange Tier, many restrictions will be lifted, and sectors which were not allowed to open can now resume operations. Retail establishments may operate… Read More
Chris Copeland insurance Column: Antonia Bradford Fire Recovery Local News Valley People 

Fire Recovery: Chris Copeland Offers Insurance Education and Assistance

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By Antonia Bradford When the CZU fire hit the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley resident and retired insurance adjuster Chris Copeland knew right away that families who lost their homes would have a second battle in front of them – figuring out their insurance policies and contending with insurance companies. What he didn’t expect was the mistreatment that so many… Read More
Firesafe fire safe santa cruz county Fire Recovery Letters Local News 

Letter: Please Fund FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County to Help Reduce Rural Fire Risks

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Dear County Board of Supervisors, I am writing to ask that you direct the County Administrative Officer to allocate substantial revenues in the 2021-2022 Santa Cruz County Budget to provide funding for the FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County. Your Board established the Council in 2016 but has stopped funding it. Two-thirds of Santa Cruz County lies within the Wildland Urban… Read More