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IN THE NEWS

Community members ‘Pitch In’ to clean up Santa Cruz County

May 10, 2025

Community members from around Santa Cruz County and beyond pulled on gloves, grabbed litter pickers and other tools at more than 50 cleanup sites from Davenport to Watsonville on a sunny Saturday m


State legislators push for fixes at Hilltop apartments in Santa Cruz

May 9, 2025

In response to rodents, rent hikes, code violations and other problems at apartments owned by the University of California on Western Drive in Santa Cruz, state Sen.


Senator visits Soledad Community Health Care District

April 16, 2025

Soledad Community Health Care District recently welcomed Sen.


Monterey County supervisors support battery storage safety bill

April 15, 2025

Monterey County supervisors have voted to support a bill by Senator John Laird aimed at improving safety standards for battery storage facilities, following a fire at the Vistra Energy storage faci


Thousands gather in Santa Cruz for national ‘Hands Off!’ rally

April 5, 2025

Even before the “Hands Off!” National Day of Action officially began at noon on a warm and sunny Saturday, thousands gathered around the Santa Cruz County Courthouse, filing in from all directions


State Sen. John Laird visits site of future cabin village in SLO: ‘We need temporary shelter’

February 23, 2025

San Luis Obispo County’s representative in the California State Senate paid a visit to the future site of the Welcome Home Village transitional housing project on Thursday.

The Moss Landing Fire - Where Do We Go From Here?

February 5, 2025

The people of Moss Landing are experiencing what the people of Pajaro and Capitola have experienced before them. Three weeks after the catastrophic fire, news cameras and reporters are slipping away, they must deal with the aftermath while out of the spotlight.


GEAR HUB: Starting in 2028, reusable propane cylinders will be California campers only option

February 3, 2025

It can cost up to $65 for a jurisdiction to deal with one single-use propane cylinder that was disposed of improperly. “These things have exploded. … They split open,” said Nate Pelzcar of the California Public Stewardship Council. “We saw these issues arising, and they’ve gotten nothing but worse.” 


California Promotes the Use of Refillable Propane Cylinders by 2028, Boosting Sustainability in Outdoor Recreation

November 29, 2024

California has taken a step towards sustainable outdoor recreation with the signing of 


Laird plans to defend California against ‘smarter’ President Trump

November 15, 2024

State Sen. John Laird and former president Donald Trump share two things in common. On Nov.


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