Peacocks, Batman, and ‘Indiana Jones’: The vibrant, uninhibited creativity blossoming at Santa Cruz’s Common Roots Farm
By Caly Luna Plowman
Common Roots Farm’s art program began around two years ago, spearheaded by Heidi Cartan, one of the farm’s founders, and Ilana Ingber, the art teacher. It was created to provide a space for New Perspectives’ clients, which are made up of adults over 22 who have aged out of special education services, to participate in organized activities outside in nature.
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OPINION: Housing Santa Cruz County should disclose its ties to Workbench: the public deserves transparency
Who builds affordable housing in Santa Cruz County — and who decides which projects and policies deserve public support? After examining tax filings, annual reports and public records, local activist Kevin Norton says he uncovered organizational relationships that many residents may not know exist. He argues the findings raise important questions about transparency, governance and public trust in a housing system under enormous pressure.
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