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Pet of the Week Wednesday
From the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter: Meet Pickles (ID# A333582), a 7-year-old white and black Queensland Heeler. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Photo Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Pickles arrived at the shelter at the end of July through no fault of his own. Sadly, a member of his family passed away, and he proved a bit too strong for the remaining family member to handle.
School chief warns federal Medi-Cal overhaul threatens student health and academic success
Proposed federal changes to Medi-Cal safety-net provisions could disrupt healthcare access for thousands of local children and directly undermine classroom learning, according to Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Faris Sabbah. Photo Santa Cruz County Office of Education of Faris Sabbah In a recent update to the community, Dr. Sabbah raised alarms over the long-term local ramifications of H.R. 1, the federal budget legislation enacted last year. This Substack is reader-supported.
Pelicans
Even the Pelicans are flying away from the Battery fire at Moss Landing.
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City of Santa Cruz proposes five-year water rate increases to fund infrastructure and drought resiliency
The Santa Cruz Water Department has announced a series of proposed water rate adjustments spanning 2027 through 2031. Designed to address aging infrastructure, daily operations, and long-term water supply reliability, the proposed changes are currently undergoing review ahead of a formal public hearing on November 17. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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Pet of the Week... Thursday!
From the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter: Meet Rosalita (ID# A332563). a 1-year-old female brown tabby cat. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Photo Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Rosalita has been at the shelter since June.
Fully Charged Band
Fully Charged Band…. One of the best bands to play in the 13 year history of the Off the Lip Radio Show