Eddie McArthur, Author at Patagonia Regional Times

Monitoring the air in eastern Santa Cruz County

by Eddie McArthur September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

The AirSMART Network is a community air-quality monitoring project, using relatively small, low-cost sensors capable of providing frequent, real-time measurements of particulate pollution and other atmospheric conditions.

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Notes from SEFD: Distinguished Action pins awarded to SEFD team

by Eddie McArthur April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Five Sonoita-Elgin Fire District members who saved a community member’s life in December have been awarded Commendations for Distinguished Action.

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Open meetings violation in Gutfahr case leads to ruling of ‘null and void’

by Eddie McArthur March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Here’s an analysis of what this ruling means, and what’s likely to happen next.

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Notes from SEFD: Firefighters form union

by Eddie McArthur March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Union members expect that forming a new chapter of the International Association of Firefighters will increase unity and cohesion, as well as bring access to numerous benefits that could not be obtained locally.