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vol . i, no. 45 : July 13-19, 2022 : losgatan.com
upcoming events p6 : youth theatre p8 : New Skipper p10 : ny times crossword puzzle p17 Drew Penner/Los Gatan
SUPES APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT
Directors take roles as heads of various departments
Pilot program coming to Vasona Lake County Park
Drew Penner, Reporter
Back in February, Gitta Ungvari delivered the mid-year budget report—letting elected officials know how reclassifying Netflix to an e-commerce platform affected the Town's bottom line and pitching Council on a quarter-million-dollars in extra spending. "The Town must operate within its legally adopted budget," she said, commenting on the importance of fiscal responsibility, "—and administer department and budget control." Weeks later, the Town passed its $50.4 million financial plan. And now, Ungvari has been promoted to Interim Finance Manager. The human resources
Rya Jetha, Bay City News
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a pair of agreements June 28 to protect and better manage fire-prone areas in county parks, according to Supervisor Joe Simitian. The first approved agreement is with the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, which will provide forest health management services to the county through March 31, 2025. The Firesafe Council is a non-profit organization that provides education and project assistance for homeowners and landowners that are vulnerable to wildfire in Santa Clara County. The organization also works with Cal Fire, Santa Clara County Fire and other public agencies, businesses and private landowners to design and implement protective measures against wildfires. The agreement allows Santa Clara County to participate in the Los Gatos Watershed Forest Health Program, which was awarded a $7.5 million Cal Fire Forest Health Grant in 2021. ➝ Supes, 6
TOWN FILLS TRIO OF LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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SINGING THEIR HEARTS OUT On July 6, the Monterey Jazz Festival High School All-Stars performed at the second installment of the Jazz on the Plazz music series in Town Plaza Park. Paula West, a contralto, plays the next concert on July 13.
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