District 4 County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez points to track record, experience in office as he makes bid for a second term
Current District 4 Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez spoke with Lookout about his first term, and responded to criticism from constituents over his stance on a battery storage facility proposed for outside Watsonville. Read more from Tania Ortiz.
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OPINION: I helped design the male surfer statue – here’s why the female surfer monument deserves to move forward
The proposed monument to women surfers in Pleasure Point is drawing both strong support and familiar resistance. But as a co-creator of Santa Cruz’s iconic “To Honor Surfing” statue, author Brian W. Curtis says he’s seen how meaningful public art can shape community identity. He believes the monument is thoughtfully designed and locally rooted and, since it’s privately funded, he says it won’t cost taxpayers anything. It’s time, he writes, to trust the vision and recognize the women who help define our surf culture. Read his Community Voices op-ed here.
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