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September 15, 2025 • Vol 34 No. 18
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City Reviews Safety of Freedom Boulevard
Watsonville has begun the process of making Freedom Boulevard safer for everybody, motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Full Story page 6
Plan to Protect Local Beaches Unveiled Full Story page 9
Santa Cruz County Fair Underway Community Gathers for Some Traditional Fun
Dusty had a red second-place ribbon beside his fair entry, but being a terrier mix, he probably wasn’t aware. His owner, Borchers, had submitted Dusty’s entry into the Animals category. He paints with his tail, said Borchers, who described the end result as impressionism. ... continues on page 4
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The county’s timeline to draft an ordinance regulating Battery Energy Storage System facilities and the developer’s timeline for the proposed BESS site at 90 Minto Road are out of sync. Full Story page 7
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BESS Developer May Push Ahead Before County OK
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