California is the first state in the nation to own, operate, and deploy a C-130 Hercules airtanker to fight wildfires and protect communities, the first of seven aircraft that the state is retrofitting and deploying. Capable of flying 800 miles with a payload of 4,000 gallons of fire retardant, the C-130HRead More →
By Chris Finnie I can’t speak for all the white people who protested police killings of black Americans. But I was heartened to see them in Santa Cruz, Felton, Boulder Creek, and around the world. It reminds me of the famous quotation from Martin Niemöller, a German Lutheran pastor. ThoughRead More →
By Chris Finnie With the shelter in place order in place, a lot of local residents have been expressing how grateful they are for local businesses in posts saying on social media. While others complain about long lines and empty shelves elsewhere, businesses in downtown Boulder Creek have kept shelvesRead More →
By Chris Finnie In recent years, California has finally started to pay attention to aquifers. While this is absolutely necessary in a state that suffers repeated droughts, it’s important to not lose sight of the other part of the equation—watersheds. While lots of rainfall simply runs off into the ocean,Read More →
By Chris Finnie This month, I had the opportunity to interview all the candidates who appeared at the Valley Women’s Club Candidates Forum. For those who didn’t have the chance to see them in person, here are excerpts of those interviews. I was impressed with their passion, their plans, andRead More →