The second in a series on space weather threats.
Kat Crockett
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Space Weather Threats
Is a solar geomagnetic storm capable of collapsing our power grid?
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SEFD Approves 2023 Budget
Increased property valuations and new tax revenue generated from growth in the district will fund the budget increase.
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Supervisors Approve 2023 Budget
Both the primary and secondary County tax rates remain the same as last year.
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County Set to Adopt Budget, Tax Rates at August 3 Public Meeting
The tentative budget is more than $20 million higher than last year’s, mostly due to state and federal grants.
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Volunteers Fill the Gap at the Sheriff’s Office
Ten new volunteer deputies, five from Eastern Santa Cruz County, have been sworn in as members of the County’s Law Enforcement Assist Team.
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Local Vintners Bring Home Awards
Eight local wineries won awards at this year’s azcentral Arizona Wine Competition.
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BOS Approves Controversial Land Donation Agreement
In spite of an overwhelming majority of opposing comments from attendees, the Supervisors voted unanimously to accept 134 acres to establish a park with an industrial road running through it.
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An Interview With SCC Deputy Tax Assessor Edmundo Paz
How does the County assess the value of single-family homes each year? Your valuation is based off two things. First, is “replacement cost new, less depreciation.” We generate reports to determine what it would it cost you to build your home now with the price of materials, and then subtract the depreciation based on the […]
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Residents Express Concerns at South32 Open House
Visitors to the South32 open house discuss the proposed route for mine traffic with South32 Community Manager, Melanie Lawson. Photo by Robert Gay The transportation route table drew the most visitors during the Open House hosted by South32 at Patagonia High School on March 24. The event was held to provide information and discussion with […]