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Why are So Many Frustrated with Local Government?

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 slvpost.comgovernment0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Stay with me. I promise to end this on a hopeful note. You probably overheard similar sentiments at holiday parties and family gatherings this past year – people groaning at any mention of Congress or scoffing at the ineptitude of local policy makers. Apathy is an adversary that we will need to expel in 2022 – there… Read More

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County Urges Those with Mild COVID and Non-Serious Illness to Avoid Emergency Rooms

January 9, 2022January 14, 2022 slvpost.comcoronavirus, government0 comment

In light of a current 121% surge in coronavirus cases in Santa Cruz County, public health officials are requesting that residents with mild cases of COVID and non-serious seasonal illnesses avoid overburdening local hospital emergency rooms. A statement released on January 5 states, “Most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not need to visit the hospital’s emergency department and can effectively… Read More

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2021: So Much Happened. What Got Done?

December 16, 2021December 21, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

I like the finality of a year-end wrap-up. But some years can’t be wrapped up neatly with a bow. Making measurable progress means setting some goals. The last time San Lorenzo Valley did that in a formal way was during the development of Village Design Plans for the Valley’s towns back in the late 1980s and early ‘90s. To understand… Read More

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Redistricting Could Affect San Lorenzo Valley Voters

October 5, 2021October 18, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Santa Cruz County is going through a redistricting process. Is anyone paying attention? If you check out the scant feedback the county has already received you will notice one thing: Three of the five comments submitted, as of this writing, are from Scotts Valley residents interested in moving out of District One and into District Five, San… Read More

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1/28 ADU Code Update Community Meeting

January 9, 2021January 26, 2021 slvpost.comADU0 comment

The County of Santa Cruz Planning Department is hosting an online ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit meeting on Thursday, January 28 at 6:00 pm. The county updated their local ADU regulations in 2020 in response to new state laws. County officials now seek to streamline the approval process with additional regulations. Read More

Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Remote Workshop Notice and Announcement

December 11, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.com0 comment

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) conducted a workshop to discuss issues related to the 2021 update to the Fire Safe Regulations (14 CCR § 1270 et seq) on December 22, 2020. The workshop conducted an in-depth review of the proposed changes to the Fire Safe Regulations and solicited input from Board members, the public, and… Read More

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Liberty or Death

July 3, 2020July 22, 2020 slvpost.comgovernment, Politics0 comment

Separation of church and black lives matter, Give me liberty or give me death - the mandate of restrictions to safeguard public health Read More

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Beaches Reopen, 3rd COVID Death, SIP Expires July 6

June 25, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.combeaches, COVID-19, santa cruz county0 comment

County reports third COVID-19 related death. Beaches reopen tonight at midnight. The Shelter in Place order expires on July 6th. Face coverings for ages 2 and older and social distancing remains required indefinitely. Read More

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COVID-19: Just the Break the Earth Needed

June 4, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comclimate, COVID-190 comment

In one month, a microscopic virus has provided the wakeup call that climate activists have been heralding for half a century. It is also providing an unprecedented disruption to entrenched habits that could spell hopeful relief for the rampant global pandemic that eclipses COVID-19: climate change. Read More

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Public agency meetings May 23 – 29

May 19, 2020May 23, 2020 slvpost.com0 comment

Santa Cruz County public agency meetings and agendas Read More