Forecasters are divided over how strong the new solar cycle will get. Here’s a look at the debate, and how to prepare for the worst.
Kat Crockett
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Combating Fentanyl in Santa Cruz County
Last month, the PRT looked into how Santa Cruz County is facing up to the fentanyl menace in our communities. We were encouraged by what we found.
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GPS, Internet Vulnerable to Solar Storms
The second in a series on space weather threats.
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Space Weather Threats
Is a solar geomagnetic storm capable of collapsing our power grid?Â
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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 3Â 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.Â
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Local Vintners Bring Home AwardsÂ
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.