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On the agenda: possible action to designate all town buildings as no-dog zones, and possible executive session regarding the Town Manager’s annual evaluation and salary/benefits package.

A few rare birds have been showing up in the preserve during the past month, attracting birders from Arizona and other states.

Council scheduled a March 12 hearing and vote on proposed increases in sewer and water rates.

On the agenda: discussion of water and sewage rate and fee increases.

2024 may have been a relatively slow year for fires in eastern Santa Cruz County, but local chiefs are not complacent about the challenges facing their departments.

The three local school districts were hit much harder than Sonoita Elgin Fire District. Officials estimate about 20% of the losses will be recouped.

The students’ signs included demands for independent water monitoring, closer involvement by South32 with ecological groups and payment by the company for ecological restoration.

The liquidation of Liz Gutfahr’s assets will help recover a portion of the $38 million she embezzled from Santa Cruz County.