NO BATTERY PLANT
The County Board of Supervisors met in Scotts Valley last Tuesday and approved moving the new rules forward that will allow large-scale flammable and explosive battery energy storage (BESS) projects in neighborhoods, such as is proposed for 90 Minto Road in Watsonville. Despite multiple requests from the public and GreenAction, a Social Justice group, that the Supervisors continue their decision-making to February 10, a short time, in order to allow Watsonville residents to attend their scheduled meeting at the South County Government Center, the Board refused.
What is next? No Supervisor seems to know. New Leaf Energy, the developer for the 90 Minto Road project, is shoving this through, leading Supervisors and Planning staff by the nose to save time and money for the project. New Leaf Energy attorneys are telling County Counsel what to say when asked about the legality of removing ag land from production and other legal issues.
This must stop. Call your Supervisor today 831-454-2200 or write Fe**************@***************ca.gov.
Becky Steinbruner | Santa Cruz
ONLINE COMMENTS
TRIBUTE TO BOB WEIR
I saw Bob Weir in 1975 at UC Santa Cruz when he performed with his side project, Kingfish. The show was announced on the radio station KFAT and the announcer simply said that one of the members of the Grateful Dead would be playing but they didn’t say who. The concert was in what looked like a cafeteria. I had listened to Grateful Dead albums, but the only member I would have recognized would be Jerry Garcia. The band came out and played and I noticed Jerry wasn’t on stage, so I wondered who it was.
During the set break, I went to the bathroom and the rhythm guitarist was at the urinal next to me. I broke, “the code” and said, “You guys sound great!’. The guy nodded thanks to me and finished before me. When I went to wash my hands, another guy said to me, “Holy cow, that was Bob Weir!”
I went on to see Bob play live more than 200 times, 95 with the Grateful Dead. I got to meet him 3 more times over the years. Always gracious and unassuming. RIP Bobby and thanks or the fun!
Thomas Makin | Goodtimes.sc
WEIR HERE
I had recently moved to San Jose in 1974 and had heard that Kingfish was going to play at the Chateau one night. I had driven up there alone in the dark. Cars were parked everywhere and music was pumping out of the house. When I entered, there was Bob Weir and Kingfish playing right in front of me in what seemed like someone’s living room.
They had the classic ’60s pulsing wildly colored bubbles projected on the wall or big screen behind them. I was very blown away! This awkward kid from the Midwest (me), who had gone to every Dead show that I could back East, was suddenly in the living room with his heroes.
Randy Godfrey | Goodtimes.sc
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT BACK ON TRACK
Yay Good Times! Thanks for the update. I just drove by there today and was wondering what the stall for the last few months was. Thank you for proactive answers!
Kelly | Goodtimes.sc
HOW MUCH FOR HOUSING PROJECT?
As usual… project is over the $13 million budget, which is ridiculous for 35 units.. so typical for Santa Cruz County.
Jeff | Goodtimes.sc
PVUSD BUDGET CUTS
The PVUSD board approved cutting over $5 million from the school budget, including key positions like mental health staff and assistant principals, to address funding shortfalls, drawing concern from some trustees and community members about impacts on students exposure, and practice rather than just time. The tips on daily immersion and realistic goals are very helpful for beginners Great article! I like how you explained that learning a new language depends on consistency.
Owais | Via Goodtimes.sc
