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Important Information for Residents Looking to Rebuild in the CZU Fire Zone

January 1, 2021January 13, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Becky Steinbruner Greetings, I received an update from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) weekly free newsletter regarding action the California State Board of Forestry took on Tuesday December 22 to move forward on restricting building in the rural and urban interface areas. The matter was continued to January 19 and 20, the later being a hearing before… Read More

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Commentary: Livelihoods Have Been Destroyed

December 15, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.com0 comment

Commentary from a Santa Cruz County business owner I own a home and co-own and operate two (soon to be 3) businesses across all districts in the County of Santa Cruz, with the exception of one. Under normal circumstances, our three businesses will generate more than $7 million dollars in revenue that is reinvested directly into our local economy. Our… Read More

Commentary: Support for Resolution Against PG&E

December 1, 2020December 12, 2020 slvpost.comCZUFire, environment0 comment

Your speedy endorsement action is needed to support the proposal of Supervisor Bruce McPherson and Ryan Coonerty: ‘Resolution to support the County of Santa Cruz Filing a Formal Complaint Against PG&E with the CPUC’ Your response of support will show your PG&E tree removal concerns to the Board of Supervisors. PG&E has applied tree removal methods that are investigated by CalFire… Read More

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Columns Commentary Valley People

Know Better, Do Better: The Complex Task of Talking About Race

August 1, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comracism0 comment

Why is it so hard to talk about race? What do white-identified people who want to be part of the solution need to be aware of to move the healing process forward? Read More

A Standard Introduction Just Won’t Do: Principal Jeff Calden Addresses 2020 Graduates

July 1, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comSLVUSD. graduation0 comment

Good morning and welcome to the first EVER SLV Graduation Parade! Today we celebrate the San Lorenzo Valley High School Graduating class of 2020. My name is Jeff Calden and I am proud to be the principal of SLV High. This morning we are being broadcast live on KBCZ.org. Finally, KBCZ is filming as well today and you can find… Read More

Remarkable Times

June 1, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comcommentary, COVID-190 comment

Remarkable Times A remarkable feature of the coronavirus is how it has put into stark relief issues that have long been simmering in the American landscape. It is as if most of the water has drained away to reveal a lost town on the bottom of a reservoir. The need for changes long called for have now become more apparent… Read More

Columns Commentary Coronavirus

COVID CARE: A Way Forward to Opening Up Social Circles

May 10, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comreopening0 comment

As discussions arise from state and county officials regarding reopening social events and the business community, Evelin Dacker MD has written an insightful article on boundaries, communication, and risk tolerance. Read Dacker’s article on Medium Read More