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Opinion
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Cone of Devastation
The magnitude of South32’s “dewatering” plan for its Hermosa Project is truly terrifying.
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How We Can Keep Our Communities Unique
Growth and change are a constant. But future growth does not have to destroy what we care about most.
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We Are All in This Together
It’s time for citizens across Santa Cruz County to organize and fight for their communities against the negative impacts of South32’s plans. Here’s what to do.
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There’s No Place Like Home
Call me crazy but weird dudes that can make bombs out of Gatorade bottles make me a little nervous.
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What Has Happened to Recycling?
It is with considerable disappointment that lately I see little evidence of recycling activity in and around Patagonia.
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The Joy of Animosity
We grosbeaks, chimps and humans sing our endless, bloody song. How come?
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Racing in Sonoita: A Cherished Tradition, An Uncertain Future
The Sonoita Races drew 1,751 racegoers and 60 volunteers across one weekend last month. But three accidents cast a pall on racing on Sunday, and officials worry that the sport’s waning popularity means county racing might not survive.
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Delicious Mystery
We love and dislike mystery because it intrigues and unsettles us. Until we know what’s going on we are both puzzled and disturbed, but hardly ever bored.
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Addressing Affordable Housing
While no one has come up with the perfect affordable housing fix, there are communities elsewhere (including small towns and rural areas) implementing solutions that might guide us here in eastern Santa Cruz County.