by Bruce McPherson | Nov 15, 2016 | 5th District, Environment, Health, News, Public Safety, San Lorenzo Valley
Image: Monterey Herald Registration for the County’s new cannabis cultivation program closed on November 6. This registration process is voluntary; however, we anticipate that only the owners of registered cannabis cultivation sites will be eligible to apply for a local license when they become available. The goal is to allow existing growers to register, receive [...]
by Bruce McPherson | Sep 30, 2016 | Environment, Health, News, San Lorenzo Valley
San Lorenzo Valley children are getting the chance to be creative while helping bring awareness to the San Lorenzo Valley air quality issues created largely by wood burning smoke heating during the winter. The Valley Women’s Club, together with the Monterey Bay Air Resources District, is sponsoring their Second Annual “art contest” for all children [...]
by Bruce McPherson | Mar 13, 2016 | 5th District, Health, News, Santa Cruz County
I'm excited to tell you about a program being planned for our smallest, most vulnerable residents - newborn babies. The Nurse Family Partnership program can significantly improve the lives of low-income first-time moms and their children, and also, provide long-term benefits for the County as a whole. This program has shows incredible success in dozens [...]