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Antonia Bradford Fire Recovery Local News 

County Supervisors Fail to Ease Rebuilding Rules for CZU Survivors

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By Antonia Bradford “We are up against a very strict timeline and the insurance companies don’t care if they make us homeless. Ironically, just this morning I got an email from Nationwide stating that we have till April to build our home. That’s 8 months from now!” – Julie Lucia, Fallen Leaf Neighborhood “Homes that are still standing and located… Read More
Zayante Fire Chief Dan Walters Fire Recovery Local News 

Meet Dan Walters, Zayante’s New Fire Chief

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By Mary Andersen After 33 years serving Santa Cruz and Felton fire districts, longtime local Dan Walters is overseeing the Zayante Fire Protection District. He succeeded outgoing chief John Stipes at the end of July this year. “My main goal going forward is to educate the community on the fire risks that continue today and then to improve opportunities for… Read More
Laura Testa Reyes Local News Radio Valley People 

Radio Active: Resounding Women’s Voices

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By Julie Horner Pure dedication. Nearly every Sunday since the winter of 1989, Boulder Creek’s Laura Testa-Reyes makes the trek over the hill to run the Wimmin’s Music Program on KKUP 91.5 FM in Cupertino. “Laura Testa,” as she is called on-air, is a passionate feminist radio programmer whose inspiration comes from music written and performed by women. She hosts… Read More
Last Chance Road by Julie Horner Fire Recovery Local News 

Fire Recovery Lags

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By Jayme Ackemann When a 4Leaf, Inc. consulting geologist made three trips to Last Chance resident Ali McCargo’s Davenport property and couldn’t find it – Ali became concerned. Santa Cruz County promised a “streamlined process” when San Lorenzo Valley residents began returning to their fire-devastated communities. But fire survivors are asking what that really meant as we reflect on the… Read More
Henflings Ben Lomond Local News Music 

Henflings: Still a Community Hub

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By Michele Murphy When rumors became reality and the historic Henflings Tavern was to be closed and shuttered back in 2018, resident bartender Erin (then Zimmerman) Miller, and her husband, Josh, seized the opportunity to try their hands at running the iconic and infamous live music venue.  Josh and Erin heard that the previous owner wasn’t planning to renew his… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley High School Education Local News 

SLVUSD Back in Session

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By Nancy Martinez New SLVUSD superintendent Christopher Schiermeyer provided an update on the start of the 2021/22 school year. The district’s 2,412 students have returned to in-person learning. The district is following California Department of Public Health (CDHP) guidelines which you can view at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/K-12-Guidance-2021-22-School-Year.aspx. In a statement, Schiermeyer said, “Visiting the campuses and being inside the classrooms this week,… Read More
CZU Fire remembrance Cheyanne Valera Local News Welcome 

Editorial: Coming Together One Year Later for a CZU Community Remembrance

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By Julie Horner After days of unnaturally scorching heat, mountain residents found themselves awakened pre-dawn by a ferocious wind. Suddenly the sky was alight, and the sound of thunder heralded an odd stillness. Some rushed outside with their children to watch the lightning. Others slept through the display. The National Weather Service estimated there were some 2,500 lightning strikes in… Read More