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How much shall we devote to preserving life? Keeping it simple - eat the leafs and lay the eggs.

4 days ago

Environteers Weekly Update
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Ferns thrive under redwood shade Inhale with the trees!

1 week ago

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Santa Cruz County approves early-action agreement with South 32 after residents press for independent testing After more than an hour of public comment and questions from supervisors, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved an early-action community investment agreement with Nogales, Patagonia and South 32 that funds studies, emergency services audits and infrastructure planning; residents urged independent water and soil testing and stronger protections.

2 weeks ago

Santa Cruz County has approved a pivotal community investment agreement aimed at addressing urgent local needs, but residents are demanding independent environmental assessments to ensure safety before moving forward.

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Youth takes on food waste Youth For Environmental Action

2 weeks ago

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Santa Cruz supervisors unanimously ratify local emergency after coastal storm; port damage estimated over $20 million The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 27 unanimously ratified a proclamation of local emergency for the Dec. 24 coastal storm, authorizing staff to seek state and federal aid — including possible SBA support for harbor businesses — after officials described preliminary port damage estimates exceeding $20 million.

2 weeks ago

Santa Cruz County has declared a local emergency after a coastal storm caused over $20 million in damage to the harbor, paving the way for vital state and federal aid for impacted businesses.

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Gather your friends to volunteer restoring the earth. Uplifting to work together!

3 weeks ago

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Back from the brink Do you know the many facets of sea otter recovery?

1 month ago

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County finance update, workforce highlights and board votes: cash balances up, some personnel changes approved The county finance director reported $66 million across funds and a 23.8% December sales-tax increase; Arizona At Work reported strong performance metrics, and the board approved routine motions including creating two juvenile transport officer positions funded by the jail district.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County's finance director revealed a staggering $66 million in cash balances and a remarkable 23.8% increase in December sales tax, while the board approved new positions to bolster community safety.

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Mariposa Community Health Center outlines services, charitable fund and says it secured federal funding for women's health expansion Mariposa Community Health Center staff told supervisors about their prevention, maternal-child and addiction-recovery programs, introduced the Mariposa Wings charitable fund for patients in financial hardship, and said the organization secured roughly $2 million in congressional funding to expand women's health and obstetrics services.

1 month ago

Mariposa Community Health Center is set to revolutionize women's health and obstetrics services with $2 million in new funding and a groundbreaking charitable fund to support those in need.

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Residents urge county to press ADEQ after antimony, selenium exceedances tied to South32 discharge Residents and local scientists told the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors that monitoring and reporting around South32's discharge have been inadequate, urging the county to press the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to reopen the aquifer protection permit and require more frequent monitoring and independent review.

1 month ago

Residents are demanding urgent action from Santa Cruz County as alarming levels of antimony and selenium in local water sources raise serious health concerns tied to South32's discharge.

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Honor your web of life. Connect with and thank your smaller relations!

1 month ago

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Santa Cruz County applies for nearly $13.7 million in federal disaster-recovery grants for storm-resilient infrastructure The board authorized applications for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds to repair storm damage and fund resilience projects — including Paulson Road reconstruction, culvert replacements, flood-wall improvements, water main upgrades in Davenport and upgrades to multiple community resiliency centers — and voted 5-0 to proceed.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County is set to apply for nearly $13.7 million in federal disaster recovery funds to revamp critical infrastructure and enhance community resilience after recent storms.

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Board approves contested 57-unit Capitola Road housing project under state 22builder27s remedy22 rules, 4-1 After a contested de novo hearing, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Feb. 10 to approve a 57-unit project at 841 Capitola Road under state builder27s-remedy and density-bonus rules, adopting revised affordable-unit conditions and allowing optional Capitola Road access at applicant's choice; Supervisor Cummings voted no.

1 month ago

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has given the green light to a controversial 57-unit housing project, igniting debate over local land-use processes and potential legal battles.

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Residents urge Santa Cruz County to block or tighten review of 90 Minto Road battery project Dozens of Watsonville-area residents told the Board of Supervisors Feb. 10 they oppose a proposed large-scale lithium battery energy storage system at 90 Minto Road, citing safety, public-health, farmland (Measure J) and process concerns and demanding fuller environmental review and local engagement.

1 month ago

Residents are raising urgent alarms over a proposed lithium battery facility in Watsonville, citing serious health risks and calling for stricter regulations to protect their community.

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Santa Cruz County staff outline major funding and reporting shifts under California27s Behavioral Health Services Act County health officials told supervisors the state27s Behavioral Health Services Act (Proposition 1 implementation) will shrink local allocations, create a 30% housing intervention set-aside, require new reporting and integrated plans, and redirect prevention funds to the state, forcing trade-offs for local services.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County is facing a significant funding shake-up as the state transitions to the Behavioral Health Services Act, forcing tough choices on local mental health services and housing support.

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Santa Cruz County: Treasurer says 2025 state-aid reduction was missed; refunds planned for District 28 taxpayers County officials told the Board of Supervisors that a state aid reduction intended to lower Santa Cruz Elementary District 28’s 2025 property-tax bills was not applied to initial mailings, affecting about 550 parcels; the treasurer said the county will re-run bills, issue refunds by mailed check ("our goal is by March") and include statutory interest.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County's treasurer revealed a major oversight that led to inflated property tax bills for 550 homeowners, leaving many facing unexpected financial strain.

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County moves ahead on permitting overhaul; special effort to speed CZU wildfire rebuilds The board accepted a 12‑project Streamline Santa Cruz workplan to simplify permitting, expand pre‑permit screening, standardize plan checks and improve customer service. Staff also reported targeted outreach for CZU rebuild parcels and proposed minor code cleanups to reduce barriers to rebuilding.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County is rolling out a groundbreaking plan to streamline permitting and accelerate rebuilds for CZU wildfire victims—transforming lives and communities in the process!

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Santa Cruz Council advances first reading of ADU ordinance amendments, directs staff to analyze short-term rental limits The council approved a first reading of amendments to Municipal Code section 24.04 to align accessory dwelling unit rules with recent state laws and cleared staff to analyze a planning commission recommendation limiting short-term rentals tied to ADU sites, to return at the next annual ADU update.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz City Council is reshaping ADU regulations to align with new state laws, but the proposed limits on short-term rentals could spark heated debates!

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Supervisors direct CEO to work with veterans on VSO autonomy options and mediation After veterans and county staff debated operational problems in the Veterans Service Office, the board unanimously directed the CEO to develop options (stand‑alone VSO under CEO, MOU/autonomy inside HSD, or hybrid) and continue third‑party mediation; staff will return with cost and implementation details in spring 2026.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County's Board of Supervisors is taking decisive action to reshape the Veterans Service Office, aiming for greater autonomy and better support for veterans by 2026.

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County staff: funding gap leaves Santa Cruz roads likely to decline without new revenue A county presentation put Santa Cruz's road network at a PCI of 57 (fair) and identified a roughly $29.5 million annual need to maintain that condition vs. roughly $8.5 million expected funding; supervisors asked the CEO to model finance scenarios and revenue options to close the gap.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County's roads are on the brink of decline, with a staggering $21 million funding gap threatening to push them from "fair" to "poor" in just a decade.

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Santa Cruz supervisors create 'Shield' subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration enforcement The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ad hoc "Shield" subcommittee to coordinate county preparedness and safeguard access to essential services in the event of federal immigration enforcement actions. Supervisors said the subcommittee will focus on operational protocols, staff training and community partnerships.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County is taking action to protect its immigrant communities with the creation of the "Shield" subcommittee, aiming to ensure access to vital services amidst growing federal enforcement concerns.

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Protect your web of life. Tell your representatives how you want them to vote!

1 month ago

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Residents press Santa Cruz County on off‑leash dogs; animal-control staff outline enforcement, tie‑out rules and shelter progress Several residents raised safety concerns about off‑leash dogs on trails and in subdivisions. Animal-control staff explained enforcement authority, local ordinances (6‑foot leash, 10‑foot minimum tie‑out), call volumes and a shelter partnership that raised life‑release rates to about 90 percent.

1 month ago

Residents are demanding action on off-leash dogs posing safety risks in Santa Cruz County, prompting animal-control staff to clarify enforcement rules and response protocols.

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Santa Cruz supervisors approve routine contracts, tax‑sale schedule and emergency repairs; managers to pursue city‑county meeting The board approved a Sunland Asphalt cooperative purchase (about $942,793), a WestEd workforce plan contract (up to $150,000), authorization to fill a detention officer vacancy, and an emergency procurement to repair a Harshaw Road cattle guard under ARS 11‑254.01A. Supervisors also discussed coordinating a joint meeting with Nogales.

1 month ago

Santa Cruz County Supervisors take decisive action, approving nearly $1 million for critical road repairs and a new workforce development plan to boost local employment!

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