County Sheriff David Hathaway rebuked the Arizona Sheriff’s Association for its criticism of the department’s policing of border-wall protests.
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Last ‘grandmother’ cottonwood toppled as Border Patrol forcibly enters protest camp
Activists protesting construction of the double border wall in the San Rafael Valley reported via social media on Monday that more than 50 masked Border Patrol agents forcibly entered their camp on private property and began arresting protesters attempting to protect an ancient cottonwood tree.
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Border wall update: Lochiel tree sit becomes binational
The San Rafael border wall protest that began three weeks ago has done binational with a tree-sitter on the Mexican side joining tree-sitters north of the border.
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Agreement with South32 would bring up to $2.3 million for Patagonia-related projects
The “Early-Action Community Investment Agreement” will be discussed and possibly voted on at Patagonia Town Council and Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meetings this evening. Here’s all the info.
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AZ83 Fire Update June 27, 2025 Update 1:25pm. A fire along AZ83 mile post 38, that started approximately at 11:30am today, Friday, June 27, is under control with all forward progress stopped. SEFD Fire Chief Marc Meredith shared with the PRT, “SEFD is on scene running unified command with the AZ State Fire. Approximately 15 […]
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2024 General Election – Santa Cruz County Election Department Issues Four Unofficial Reports with Voting Results for County
Breaking News 2024 General Election – SCC County Election Department Issues Four Unofficial Reports with Voting Results for County The Santa Cruz County Elections Director has issued four reports updating the latest tabulations from ballots across the county, including early and election-day ballots. UPDATED AT – 2:30am Dropped Off Early at Voting Centers on Election […]
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Federal Authorities Charge Former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr with Three Felony Counts
Breaking News Federal Authorities Charge Former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr with Three Felony Counts Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr was charged on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, with three felony charges; embezzlement by a public official, money laundering, and tax evasion, by federal authorities at the U.S. District Court in Tucson for alleged embezzlement […]
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Breaking News – SEFD Conducting Controlled Burn Today in Casas Arroyo
Breaking News SEFD Conducting Prescribed Burn Today in Sonoita Crews ignite a pile burn at Casas Arroyo in Sonoita as part of an annual training exercise. Photo via SEFD Facebook page Sonoita-Elgin Fire District (SEFD) is conducting a prescribed burn within Sonoita’s Casas Arroyo community today. Ignitions began at 8am and will continuing throughout much […]
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Breaking News – South32 Releases Hermosa Mine Plan of Operations
Breaking News in Our Community South32 Releases 215-Page Hermosa Mine Plan of Operations South32 has released the Mine Plan of Operations (MPO) for its Hermosa project. This federally mandated, 215-page document offers a detailed insight into how South32 plans to operate the mining project from start to finish. Click here to go to the PRT […]
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Breaking News – Bracker, County Engineers to Discuss Permitting for South32’s Road at Patagonia Event
Breaking News in Our Community Bracker, County Engineers to Discuss Permitting for South32’s Road at Patagonia Event This is a conceptual view of the type of heavy truck South32 will be using to transport ore from its Hermosa mine via the CCC, a 1.2-mile “low volume rural road” being constructed by the company just north […]