Datebook
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Groundbreaking For the New Felton Library Draws Heartfelt Applause
The ground was officially broken for the new Felton Library last Saturday, which brought together a large group of dedicated community members, several local elected officials and many county staff members to celebrate. The symbolic act of turning a shovel of dirt didn’t take long, but represented the culmination of more than a decade of collaborative effort to build a brand new, 8,900 square foot library in Felton.
Governor Newsom Announces Closure of Some Sectors
During his press conference this morning, Governor Newsom announced restrictions on indoor activities across the state. You can find more information on the state's COVID-19 website, but the basic details are below:
DATEBOOK: Oct. 9 to Nov. 6
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The Mountain Gardener: Simple steps can protect from cold snaps
Frozen flakes of rich, yellow ginkgo leaves at the base of my trees wasn’t what I had in mind when I wrote last week’s column. I watched them land with a soft thud on the frosty ground this morning.
DATEBOOK: Sept. 11 to Oct. 17
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Let’s restore the ‘trust’ in trustees
There has been a lot of discussion and downright anxiety around the country, not so much in California, about so-called voter fraud. Mostly Republican-dominated state legislatures have tried to make it more difficult to vote and courts increasingly are tossing out the plans as inadvertently discriminatory at best and intentionally racist at worst, which disenfranchise thousands.
Final paving, striping on Highway 9 continues this week
A major maintenance paving project continues on Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
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