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As Santa Cruz County and the State of California move further into the second month of the Shelter in Place Ordinance we at the Markets continue to work hard, creatively and in an informed manner to keep our markets safe, functioning and available to you. Full Story page 10
Mt. Hermon Closed This Summer COVID-19 Action at Christian Camp Affects 10,000 Guests Story and Photos By Jondi Gumz The Mount Hermon Conference Center, a one-of-a-kind place on 400 acres of redwood forest in Felton, has been in operation since 1906 but it will be close this summer to prevent the spread of the contagious coronavirus COVID-19. The Scotts Valley Times asked Mike Romberger, the
president/CEO of Mount Hermon Conference Center, about the decision. Romberger: Mount Hermon is a unique place in that we have one camp area called Redwood Camp, which is for elementary school children. ... continues on page 4
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Cover Mt. Hermon Closed This Summer: COVID-19 Action at Christian Camp Affects 10,000 Guests, Story and Photos By Jondi Gumz Community News New Aid for Business Owners, Self-Employed, Independent Contractors Re-scan Required for Antenna TV Viewers • Second Harvest Food Bank Schedule for May • CASA Offers Online Training to Help Children • Transit Comments Due May 11 • Sheltering in Faith Starts May 4 Scotts Valley Staying Strong Felton, Scotts Valley Farmers’ Markets Postpone Opening Until June, By Nicole Zahm Real Estate Pullback for COVID-19, By Jondi Gumz Mask Crusader to the Rescue, By Jondi Gumz Construction, Landscaping, Golf Can Resume: 2,000 Layoff Notices Around The County, By Jondi Gumz Santa Cruz Symphony Unveils Digital Series: Relief Fund For Musicians Has Grown to $80,000; Support To Remain Through Crisis, By James DeLeon Business Profile Westwind Memory Care: “Angels on this Earth”, By June Smith
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce – Pages 11-14 11 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Cancelled • 2020 Ambassador Appreciation: Leaders in our Business Community • Calendar of Upcoming Community Events 12 New Member Spotlight — Robson Homes • Welcome New Chamber Board Member Victor Alejandro 13 Celebrating our 2020 Ambassadors 14 Kaiser Permanente Phone and Video Visits: Providing High-Quality, Convenient Care While Keeping Patients Safe
Monthly Horoscope • Page 18 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21
Featured Columnists 21 Exotic Species Can Become Prolific, By Tony Tomeo 22 When Will Things Get Back to Normal?, By Bruce McPherson, Fifth District Supervisor
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One camp is called Ponderosa Lodge, which is for middle school and high school age youth. And the Conference Center is where we do family camp, a camp for the entire family all at once. As far as I’m aware, Mount Hermon has the largest family camp in the country, if not the world. I began coming to Mount Hermon as a 6-year-old boy as my parents would drive us up from Southern California to participate. My extended family is like so many others who come to Mount Hermon year after year, multiple generations, some who’ve been coming for literally 50 or more straight summers. To be closed is very hard on many who love it here so much. Mount Hermon began as a Christian camp in 1906 and still represents Jesus in all that we do to this day. ••• Q: What did the health officer say? We were fortunate to have helpful and prompt communication with the county, who advised us off the record that the likelihood of large group gatherings was highly improbable for the summer months. This information, paired with our own desire to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests, staff and residents, led to
our decision to cancel our programs for the summer. Q: How many summer guests do you usually have? In our three camp areas – Conference Center, Ponderosa Lodge, Redwood Camp – we host approximately 10,000 summer campers of all ages and stages of life. Q: Where do your summer guests come from? Our summer guests come from all over California, and some from other states as well. The majority come from the Bay Area. Q: How many Mount Hermon employees are affected? We employ approximately 250 summer staff, mostly college students, who will now not be able to work. Yes, we already did the hiring for the summer. This is especially sad as they are great young men and women who love on the children and youth who come to camp. We are still
in process in how this closure will affect our year-round staff. Q: Is this the first time Mount Hermon will not operate in the summer? Mount Hermon is the first Christian Camp west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1906, with this being its 114th summer. And yes, this is the first summer in its storied history that it will be closed. Q: Will you try to do some sort of virtual camper experience? Yes. We are preparing a “Camp-in-aBox” experience, which will be available to families when summer begins. It will allow families to enjoy a family camp experience, including games, activities, and spiritual teachings from the Bible. n ••• Cover Photo: The Mount Hermon Conference Center, founded in 1906, hosts about 10,000 summer campers each year, and 2020 is the first time in history that it will be closed.
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New Aid for Business Owners, Self-Employed, Independent Contractors O n April 28, the California Employment Development Department launched the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program to provide financial support to Californians who are out of business or whose ability to provide services has been significantly reduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This applies to business owners, self-employed, and independent contractors, along with those who have limited work history and others not usually eligible for regular state unemployment insurance benefits. Workers are able to apply for the EDD’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). To help people, the EDD has a new “Guide to applying for unemployment benefits in California” page. The guide consolidates basic information about the process and takes customers to the UI Online system customers currently use for applying for regular unemployment insurance. Applicants will be asked the same basic questions, including employment history and earnings information, along with some new questions needed to determine eligibility for the new assistance program. Based on responses as well as wage information, the department will determine if a claim is processed as a regular UI claim or a PUA claim. “We know there are a lot of workers in the state who are in business for themselves and have been greatly struggling
through this historic pandemic,” said EDD Director Sharon Hilliard. “We have worked to get this new program in place quickly to support working Californians, the selfemployed, their families, and their communities.” Applicants may learn more about the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program by reviewing the newly updated PUA Frequently Asked Questions on the EDD website. ••• Frequently Asked Questions
your total income for the 2019 Calendar Year. Initially, this will be used to pay the minimum payment of $167 per week. But if the income information you provide indicates that you meet an annual earnings threshold of $17,368 or more, the EDD will work as quickly as possible to verify your income for potentially higher weekly payments up to a maximum of $450 per week.
If additional information is needed, the EDD will contact you. How fast could I receive benefit payments? f you apply through UI Online and have no claim, no reported wages as an employee over the last 18 months, and meet federal eligibility requirements, your application will be processed in our system right away.
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How much can I receive in PUA benefits? o provide benefits as quickly as possible, payments will be issued in phases. If you qualify for PUA, you will receive an initial payment of $167 per week as far back as Feb. 2, 2020 depending on exactly when you became unemployed due to the pandemic. After these initial payments, your weekly amount may be increased as soon as further programming is completed and depending on your prior earnings. The EDD will review earnings information you provide when you apply. For every week of PUA benefits you qualify for between March 29 and the end of July, the EDD will automatically add an extra $600 in federal stimulus funds to your payments. Will I need to supply any documents to prove my income? o, you do not need to submit any documents to the EDD with our PUA application. You will be asked for
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utside Westwind Memory Care senior living home in Santa Cruz, the world has changed for 46 residents due to COVID-19. But inside, life goes on. This stand-alone community is the only one of its kind in the area providing a specialized approach to customized memory care for patients with dementia. Residents receive personalized treatment plans while enjoying everyday activities and delicious meals made from scratch.
Short-term respite and hospice care are also provided. As approved by Elsa Prosch, RN, BSN and director of health services, 100% of the staff is screened before entry into the community with a questionnaire and temperature reading. Residents have a choice of eating in the dining room with plenty of space between for social distancing or meals delivered to their apartment. Activities are modified to allow for social distancing. Lesley Yanak, vice president of marketing and sales at the Seasons Living home office in Lake Oswego, Oregon, says, “Prior to COVID-19, families visited daily. Now with our strict visitor policy, we cannot have guests for the safety and wellbeing of our residents, unless it’s an end of life situation. It’s been challenging, and thank goodness for technology; we’ve used Facetime and Zoom regularly at a
dedicated space inside the community. Our hearts go out to each of the family members who are at home struggling to stay connected and engaged, and face to face time is irreplaceable.” An uplifting letter to the staff says in part, “I want you to know how much my sister and I appreciate all you are doing to keep our mother safe and happy. We were in awe of what you do to care for our mom on a daily basis before the virus arrived. Now you are all trying to keep our relatives well along with your regular duties. We know that you have family/friends at home for which you also need to be careful.
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We often speak of how amazing it is that you have the courage to show up for work each day. With all of the stuff going on, you still remain thoughtful of the residents and treat them with tenderness. I include all of you in the category of the doctors, nurses, first responders, etc. that are like angels on this earth right now.” According to Yanak, activities take advantage of the California sunshine by encouraging daily walks in the courtyard alternating between music and exercise classes. They also host virtual landmark tours, concerts, and church services. She says that there are a couple of residents who are slightly aware of the situation going on outside the community and seem to understand and accept the shelter in place concept. “Westwind” page 9
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Re-scan Required for Antenna TV Viewers T V viewers in Santa Cruz County who receive free overthe-air local TV will need to re-scan their TV on April 30 or thereafter to continue receiving local channels, including emergency and weather alerts. TV re-scans are free and simple using the TV remote: Select Scan or Autotune from the TV or
converter box control menu to start the scanning process. The TV will do the rest in only a few minutes. There may be more than one TV rescan required in each city, and by signing up to receive free email and text alerts at www.tvanswers. org/signup, consumers can be notified the precise day a TV rescan is required.
Second Harvest Food Bank Schedule for May econd Harvest Food Bank announces the schedule for community food distribution for May in Santa Cruz County.
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May 1 – Fairgrounds, Watsonville May 8 – Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz May 15 – Fairgrounds, Watsonville May 22 – Fairgrounds, Watsonville May 29 – Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Each distribution will be between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Residents of Santa Cruz County can come and receive a bag of pantry items and a bag of produce. This is plenty of food for a family, and they ask that if you have attended one of Second Harvest’s previous food distributions in this same week please allow those who still need food to get their share. Community members are asked to not arrive before 9 a m to allow for setup. Each family receiving food must have a representative present, with appropriate identifying materials. Organizers ask families to not bring dogs or other pets to the drive-through, if possible. Second Harvest is committed to providing these community-wide drivethrough food distributions as long as need continues. To learn more, call the Community Food Hotline at (831)662-0991 or visit thefoodbank.org. ••• CASA Offers Online Training to Help Children ASA of Santa Cruz County is offering online trainings for new CASA advocates. In this time of shelter-in-place, the risk of abuse and neglect for babies, children and young adults has increased. With this increased stress, the need for volunteers who decide to stand up for these children has never been greater.
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CASA is offering a special training on Zoom starting the evening of May 12 and running through mid-June. This training will occur two nights a week for five weeks from 5-8 p p.m. using the online Zoom platform. The safety of volunteers is of paramount importance, so the training program was moved online so that children do not have to wait for an advocate. Information sessions will take place online in the weeks leading up to the training for interested community members. For information on how to become a CASA volunteer Advocate, contact CASA Outreach and Recruitment Manager, Cita Rasul, at (831) 761-2956, ext. 102, or visit www.casaofsantacruz. org/volunteer. ••• Transit Comments Due May 11 he Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission is seeking public input for Milestone 2 of the Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis through an online open house that closes May 11. The analysis is a year-long study that will evaluate high-capacity public transit alternatives that provide an integrated transit network for Santa Cruz County using all or part of the length of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Intercounty and interregional connections to Monterey, Gilroy, the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond will be considered. Since March, RTC staff and their project team have been working to screen the initial list of alternatives to narrow them down to a draft shortlist of alternatives that will be evaluated more quantitatively. The online open house provides an update on the planning effort and an opportunity to provide comments on the draft shortlist of alternatives as a result of the initial screening. Public input will be sought through the online open house from April 13 –
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You will then be able to move quickly to certifying eligibility for any back weeks after Feb. 2. If you already have an EDD Debit Card that is unexpired, the first payments can be made in a couple of days. If not, it will take about a week from that first certification to get your card with first payment authorized. What should I do if I already filed
a claim for regular UI benefits and received a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award showing $0 in benefits? This doesn’t necessarily mean someone has been denied benefits. Such a notice can indicate one of three scenarios: your identity couldn’t be verified and further documentation is required, you were misclassified as an independent contractor (instead of an employee) or information wasn’t reported correctly and you can take further action, or you are self-employed and not eligible for regular UI benefits. See the FAQs for more information. If I am already receiving regular UI benefits, can I switch over to PUA benefits if I want to identify myself as an independent contractor or as self-employed? No. If you are already receiving UI benefits, then you cannot qualify for PUA benefits. What if I’m out of work due to COVID-19, have a small amount of W-2 income, and a large amount of income from self-employment? Can I not declare the W-2 wages and just rely on self-employment to get PUA? No. If EDD has wages reported from an employer over the last 18 months that would qualify you for a regular UI claim, then the EDD is required by law to proceed with a regular UI claim for you. n
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Scotts Valley Staying Strong S cotts Valley Mayor Randy Johnson is supporting small businesses in his community during the COVID-19 emergency through a 4-minute video he created on YouTube titled “Scotts Valley Staying Strong.” The video features Vice Mayor Derek Timm, who owns a local real estate company, answering the question of what Scotts Valley residents can do to support businesses, some of which have been closed as non-essential on March 16 and some of which have made big changes in order to operate safely. Timm suggests going to a newly created website called rideoutthewave.org to buy gift certificates. That website was created by Santa Cruz Works, a nonprofit supporting the business community in Santa Cruz County. When the website went live, more than
“Westwind” from page 6 “Their world hasn’t changed because life in the community has maintained normalcy, which is a testament to the diligent efforts of our staff.” She adds that employee morale is high, and they have been able to keep all staff employed. Each day, Westwind Memory Care Facebook page shares photos and comments on activities taking place, like these: “A big hit: Singing along with Frank Sinatra and other favorite entertainers with lyrics on the big screen. We’re keeping the beat with sanitized maracas, respecting our social distancing, and having a blast!! Music is so therapeutic!”
$100,000 in purchases were made in 15 minutes. Among the businesses in the Scotts Valley video are restaurants Jia Tella’s, Togo’s and Erik’s DeliCafe. Local residents such as the Sangha family, the Bridges-Smith family, the Hartman family, and the Deblocks, who are now living in San Diego, are shown joining the campaign. Council member Jim Reed suggests people spread the word about which restaurants are open by posting a photo showing their takeout meal. “These are our neighbors who are depending on their neighbors to stay in business,” Reed says. You can find “Scotts Valley Staying Strong” at https://youtu.be/2oIK3_Fg-8k. To buy a gift certificate, go to rideout thewave.org.
“Today’s activities: garden care, chair exercise, animal studies, and group brain games! Keeping them smiling!” “Out for a pleasant garden walk today, after doing tai chi and a music appreciation class on Peter Paul and Mary.” The base price at Westwind Memory Care is $5,750 a month for a shared suite and $6,300 a month for a private suite, with no lease required. That includes utilities, 24-hour security, and three nutritious meals; care services are charged separately. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 831-421-9100. n ••• Westwind Memory Care is located at 160 Jewell St. in Santa Cruz. For more information, visit www.westwindmemorycare.com
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Felton, Scotts Valley Farmers’ Markets Postpone Opening Until June
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s Santa Cruz County and the State of California move further into the second month of the Shelter in Place Ordinance we at the Markets continue to work hard, creatively and in an informed manner to keep our markets safe, functioning and available to you. Currently our year-round markets, Downtown Santa Cruz, Westside Santa Cruz and Live Oak, are open. The opening dates for our two seasonal markets, Felton and Scotts Valley, have been postponed to the first week of June. The Felton Farmers’ Market will begin June 2 and the Scotts Valley Market will open its doors on June 6. This is an educated decision considering the predicted trajectory of COVID-19 in our community. Our hope is that physical distancing and shelter-in-place requirements will be easing on a local and state level by June and we will be able to open the markets in a cautious but semi-normal way. If restrictions are still in place we may need to make some structural changes relating to limited space. The markets will become more focused on farms and a few essential food items adding all the other businesses we love as weeks pass and safety guidelines allow. Be prepared for it to look a bit different for some weeks. Certified farmers’ markets are considered essential food outlets and fall under the same category as grocery stores in the Shelter in Place ORDER instated by Santa Cruz County on
March 17 and extended and amended on March 31. We ask for your support as we continue to implement and enforce the following changes. These will ease and shift as county and state requirements/recommendations change. • All vendors are to use gloves, face coverings and hand washing stations. • All sampling of fruits, vegetables and other foods is suspended. • No seating or tables are offered. • No bike valet offered. • Music area and kids zone are suspended. • Additional hand washing stations are provided at all markets. • Limiting interaction between customers and produce to minimize cross contamination. • Mandated physical distancing: o Spacing out vendor stands. o Marking official entrances and exits for each vendor stand. o Establishing customer queues/lines that visually illustrate six feet between customers. We ask that customers: • Please stay home if you aren’t feeling well. • Customers are required by the County to wear a face covering.
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• Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth (especially after handling money). • Practice physical distancing of six feet from any other person at the markets and respect the infrastructure we have created. • Only touch what you purchase. • Wash your hands often and for a minimum of 20 seconds. In a time of isolation we are staying in close contact to make sure you have the
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Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Cancelled
t is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival scheduled for August 15th and 16th. This is not a decision that we have taken lightly however, with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that evolved so rapidly, we honor and respect the County of Santa Cruz decision to not hold large events throughout the summer. We are committed
but also to the to do our part community and to help protect festival goers our community, from all over attendees and the bay area and participants. beyond. We know This much that this will beloved festival come as an that plays host enormous disapcar enthusiasts pointment, not attending the only to the artist exhibitors, wineries, breweries Cops & Rodders Saturday show and food purveyors who were to families and children who come due to participate in the show, to Skypark to play in the kids’
zone and to enjoy live music all weekend long. We want to do a special shout out to all of our festival sponsors present and past — we want honor them and to be recognized for their devotion to our Chamber of Commerce and many non-profits in our community especially during this time of support and need. We are looking forward to the summer of 2021 to welcome back the festival and celebrate!
2020 Ambassador Appreciation: Leaders in our Business Community
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he Scotts Valley Chamber Ambassadors are a team of small business owners and community influencers who support ALL small businesses and invite them to participate in the robust opportunities the Chamber provides. The Ambassador team meets once a month and commits to attend Business Networking Mixers, Grand-Opening Red Ribbon Ceremonies, Membership Luncheons and community gatherings and events. Ambassadors introduce and create connections for individuals in all types of business industries to open doors to new customers, clients and services that help them grow their business. These energetic individuals are the Chamber’s core planning
committee members for two of Scotts Valley’s signature annual events, the Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival and the Community Awards Gala. We are grateful for these wonderful community leaders
that are all stewards of goodwill and shining stars! The greatest return for being an Ambassador is the development of a rich network of business friends and acquaintances that will pay returns for years to come.
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If you would like to apply to the Chamber Ambassador program, please visit the Chamber website and submit your application at scottsvalleychamber.com or email the Ambassador President, Leatha Brown at leatha@roaringcamp. com. ••• First Row (from left) Stephanie Garcia Enstyle Salon Leatha Brown President – Roaring Camp Railroads Brand-di Palmer Vice President – The Hot Pink Box Emily Bigelow Secretary – Empowering Hands Angelo Bartolotta Dynamic Press “Ambassadors” page 13
Calendar of Upcoming Community Events Wednesday May 6
CANCELED / POSTPONED Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting – 75th Anniversary Soquel
Thursday May 28
CANCELED / POSTPONED Anniversary Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scotts Valley
Thursday June 11
Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00pm
KISS Cafe 915 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley
Thursday June 25
Joint Networking Mixer with Boulder Creek Business Association & SLV Chamber 5:30-7:00pm Boulder Creek Golf & County Club 16901 Big Basin Hwy, Boulder Creek
Saturday August 15 Sunday August 16
CANCELED Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Sky Park 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley CA 95066
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obson Homes is a privately owned, San Jose based homebuilder who has been creating attractive and well-planned neighborhoods in the local area 1989. Their portfolio includes awardwinning singlefamily homes, townhouses, condominiums, live-work lofts and mixed-use retail space. Led by founder Mark Robson, the company prides itself on their in-depth knowledge and experience in Bay Area construction and real estate and well as their creative, design-driven approach to their work. Robson Homes has built a solid reputation for impeccable design, quality and integrity in the communities that they do business; being welcomed back by the cities and towns that they build in is one of their proudest accomplishments. “We place our home buyers and our local communities at the center of each decision we make, and approach each project with a unique desire to create something special for them,” said Mr. Robson. Robson Homes is also active in supporting local communities through philanthropic efforts, specifically those focused on schools, local initiatives and the homeless. In 2019, Robson Homes submitted a development application to the Scotts Valley City Planning Department for the site of the former Valley Gardens Golf Course, and they are currently working through the approval process. To learn more about Robson Homes, visit www. RobsonHomes.com.
Robson Homes is a San Jose based developer and home builder dedicated to superior design in the Silicon Valley. We are a local company with in-depth knowledge and experience in Bay Area construction and real estate whose portfolio includes award-winning single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, live-work lofts and mixed-use retail space. Since our inception in 1989, we have built a solid reputation for quality in the communities that we do business; being welcomed back by the cities and towns
that we build in is one of our proudest accomplishments. We are dedicated to outstanding architectural and site design, superior craftsmanship and detailing. Our ability to design and build uniquely functional and attractive homes has enabled us to continue to successfully market and sell our homes, even in changing markets. Many of our projects have earned prestigious Gold Nugget Awards for design excellence from the Pacific Coast Builder’s Association. Most recently our Madison project in Campbell was given an Award
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he Chamber welcomes Victor Alejandro in a new leadership role as Board of Director. Victor has been a dedicated Ambassador with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and his contributions include successive years of support for the Art, Wine & Beer Festival, the Annual Awards Gala, the Business Walk, Economic Development Committee and multiple ribbon-cutting events. Victor is an active member of the Exchange Club of Scotts Valley and
has volunteered for the Fallen Officers Foundation. Victor ’s current role is to support the Software Lifecycle process for Data Center Networking at Cisco, as Digitization efforts expand across industries. His Corporate experience includes Transformational efforts to develop new processes for Continuation Engineering (Apple) for early field failures and global expansion for Country Enablement (Cisco) to extend the Buy/ Sell footprint into Brazil, Russia, India
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& China. He is a patent holder for the Multi-vendor integration process for internet commerce. Victor grew up in the Midwest, lived on the East Coast and received his bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. He has spent 30 years in High Tech, working at Apple and Cisco Systems, Inc. in the Silicon Valley. Victor is a happily married husband to Angela and father of 3 children.
of Merit for Best Multi-Family Housing Community. At the 2014 Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference, our model home at Laurel Mews in Los Gatos was honored as the “Home of Year”. In 2011, our restored historic home, “The Thrash House” at Bluebird Lane in Los Gatos received a Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best Custom Home and Best Kitchen. ••• For additional information and photos of our projects, visit our website: http://www. robsonhomes.com
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Celebrating our 2020 Ambassadors
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Kaiser Permanente Phone and Video Visits
Providing High-Quality, Convenient Care While Keeping Patients Safe
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aiser Permanente is utilizing more phone and video appointments as part of its telehealth program aimed at keeping patients and doctors safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. Kaiser Permanente has been utilizing telehealth since the late 1990s, and this technology is now a key component of the health plan’s integrated approach to providing high-quality care. Kaiser Permanente is seeing an uptick in telehealth visits due to COVID-19, and is now conducting more than 65,000 tele-visits a day systemwide, 8,500 of them video visits. “Kaiser Permanente is positioned well for COVID-19,” said Craig Wargon, DPM, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara medical center and a leader in KP’s Telehealth Program. “Telehealth at Kaiser Permanente has offered our members convenience when it comes to using technology for routine visits.” “My patients love it,” said Joyce Orndorff, MD, a physician at the Kaiser Permanente downtown Santa Cruz Medical Office. “The video visits are easy to do and most importantly, they are safe; safe for the members and safe for the provider, so we can be there for them.” With California under a shelter-in-place order, Kaiser Permanente members don’t have to leave their homes to receive routine medical care, and Dr. Orndorff says that encourages social distancing and helps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “My patients can get face-to-face interaction with me, they can show me how they’re feeling,” said Dr. Orndorff.
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“I can make better and more accurate clinical assessments, plus I get to see them again.” Christine Levan, MD, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente’s Scotts Valley Medical Office said a video visit kept a new mom safe at home with her 2-month-old. “Baby Evie was due for her two-month visit and her parents did not feel comfortable bringing her into the
clinic,” Dr. Levan said. Mom Kayla Maloney said it was very easy to connect with Dr. Levan by using her cell phone. Dr. Levan could see that Baby Evie is a thriving child, and Maloney said Dr. Levan asked basic questions about her daughter’s health that only took 10 minutes. “I was relieved not to go into the office,” she said. “It was really cool to talk to the doctor that way.”
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Real Estate Pullback for COVID-19
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eal estate statistics for March — a median price of $925,000 for 102 home sales in Santa Cruz Count — reflect the pre-COVID-19 world, according to Gary Gangnes of Real Options Realty, who tracks the numbers. Gangnes said all of the March closings were in contract prior to the March 16 “shelter in place” order. The median price, the midpoint of what sold during the month, was the highest in 10 months but some sellers dropped asking prices, signs of a slowing market. In Scotts Valley, a five-bedroom home on Whispering Pines Drive, listed for $1.1 million in 2016, sold in March for $920,000, close to the median. A 617-square-foot cottage on East Zayante Road in Zayante was listed for $419,000 in July and sold in March for $368,000. April’s data will reflect the impact of COVID-19, according to Paul Bailey, co-owner Paul Bailey with his brother Robert Bailey of Bailey Properties, one of the larger locally owned real estate companies with offices in Aptos, Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley. “Our business will Robert Bailey never be the same,” Paul Bailey said. “This is going to leave fingerprints that will change our business forever.” He estimates home sales are down by 50 percent. Google Meetings gents at Bailey Properties are independent contractors. They work out of their own homes — they don’t come into the office now. To connect with fellow agents, they use Google Meet or Google Hangouts. On Tuesday, Paul Bailey said, “We had 80 agents this morning in our office meeting.” Bailey, who has 44 years in real estate, predicts real estate companies will no longer need big offices. “You’re not going to need bricks and mortar,” he said. Open houses have not been allowed, so agents show vacant homes. Agents and clients arrive in separate cars at a home for sale. With the seller’s approval, the prospective buyer can enter, wearing a mask, gloves, booties and bringing wipes.
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If buyers haven’t brought their own protective gear, Bailey Properties agents provide their supplies ready. Agents wait outside while the buyers go in. All the paperwork is handled electronically. Bailey said he has a client in the Bay Area, who has to be out of his home May 1, and he wants to lease in Aptos for three months or more. His son Joe, a CSU Long Beach grad who joined the family business, is helping a young couple interested in buying a townhome. The couple is getting married, and parents are helping with the purchase. Another set of parents wants to buy a home for their daughter, who teaches in Watsonville. “Life doesn’t stop — for anything,” Bailey said. Zoom Tours n a recent situation, agent Scott Cheney stayed outside as the would-be sellers, living in their home, gave the would-be buyers a 90-minute virtual tour via the Zoom app on an iPad, answering questions as they came up. The buyers had already seen all the photos online and the entry advisory disclosure forms. “An hour-and-half walk-through and then they wrote an offer,” Bailey said. A homeowner who wants to sell created his own video to show off the home, and agent Millou Rose did a voiceover and added Bailey Properties branding. This kind of promotion can now appear on MLSListings.com, a popular platform in Santa Cruz County. “We’re leveraging technology that was already there,” said Robert Bailey. A big part of Bailey Properties is rentals, and Paul Bailey predicts more people in the San Francisco Bay Area will want to drive to Santa Cruz for a vacation rather than get on an airplane.
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Mask Crusader to the Rescue By Jondi Gumz
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hen the contagious coronavirus COVID-19 became concerning in March, Scotts Valley resident Kristie Shulman was asked by friends, family and healthcare workers to make masks for them. A member of the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association for 18 years, she knew her way around a sewing machine and she had plenty of fabric.
Just some of Kristie Shulman’s collection of completed masks ready for delivery.
Similar requests were made of her friends in the quilting guild, which has more than 300 members countywide. “Then we got a really big request – 2,000 masks for the Santa Cruz County Medical Society,” Shulman said. “We decided to take that on.” She teamed up with Nancy GonzalezCaro to coordinate the project, organizing at the end of March, eventually recruiting 80 people, mostly from the quilt association, to meet that need. The pvqa.org website, under “Outreach,” describes the mask project and has a form to request masks and a signup form for people who want to make masks. Sara Diepersloot, owner of Modern Handmade, a quilters’ shop on Scotts Valley Drive, “made a generous donation of fabric — many, many yards,” Shulman said. After the 2,000 masks were delivered to the medical society, requests came in from other organizations, so the volunteer mask-makers are still hard at work. Hundreds more have been delivered to Salud Para La Gente, Hospice of Santa
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Cruz County, Housing Matters, Senior Network Services, Volunteer Center, and Sutter Maternity and Surgical Center. As of April 30, Santa Cruz County reported 131 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 19 requiring hospitalization at some point, two deaths, 88 recovered, and 3,573 negative test results. The state database reported two people currently hospitalized in Santa Cruz County, including one confirmed case in intensive care, down from nine in April. Starting April 25, Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel mandated face coverings for everyone over the age of 12 as a preventive measure. Officials said a face covering can keep people who have the virus but no symptoms from spreading it to others. Masks, or face coverings, were recommended April 3 by the federal Centers for Disease Control for people going out to grocery stores and pharmacies to slow the spread of COVID-19, which has been fatal for people with heart disease, asthma or diabetes.
The Domo.com COVID-19 tracker reports 233,000 deaths worldwide, including 63,000 deaths in the U.S. and 2,014 in California, where early projections overestimated the number of deaths and hospitalizations. 3,000 Masks hulman estimates the guild’s effort has produced 3,000 masks so far. “We’re working on 1,000 for In-Home Supportive Services,” she said, referring to county workers who help people with disabilities and frail elderly in their homes with personal care, shopping for groceries and preparing meals, cleaning and doing laundry. Getting elastic, which holds the mask around the ears, was difficult for a while but now elastic has been available to order online. For people with less sewing experience, Shulman has kits available for pickup. “It feels good to be able to do something to help,” she said. “We’re all home, we have time… so why not?”
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COMMUNITY NEWS Members of the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association have taken on another project: Sewing 150 isolation gowns for Santa Cruz County Health Services. Each loose-fitting garment requires about four yards of polyester/cotton fabric, which the county ordered and paid for. The fabric is cut with a laser cutter, faster than doing it by hand. Helen Klee and Lori Camner, who agreed to organize this project, have 35 people signed up and waiting for the fabric. SC Mask Sewers et another way for people to help is to join the SC Mask Sewers Facebook group founded by Santa Cruz residents Penny Cotter, Lisa Locatelli, and Joann Hughes. Cotter is a childcare provider, but that business was deemed non-essential in the health officer’s March 16 order to shelter in place. She knew masks were needed because she has a friend working at a hospital. She knew sewing because she helped her mom, Sharon Ciraulo, 74, when she owned the Felton Fabric Store. Now Cotter is the hub of a group that has grown to 362 people, a virtual community of mask makers helping everyone cover up, so to speak. Some people don’t sew but they have donated fabric or thread. Others take care of deliveries. On the Facebook group, volunteers ask for help; “What am I doing wrong? This doesn’t pleat right,” and advice; “Can these be used for a nose bridge? Twist ties from the grocery store.” And they get plenty of answers. Sometimes they share bits of humor, advice from the 1949 Singer sewing manual – “never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade,” and a photo of a cat at a sewing machine.
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Kristie Shulman (left) delivering a carload of masks to Donna Odryna of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society. Requests are often handled geographi- dresser, is on hiatus, too. So she’s putting cally. Her friend and fellow crafter Betty her time to good use. Ciraulo sews masks when she’s not Lopez is the point person in Capitola along with Sharon Ciraulo. Christina Amaya and working as a caregiver at La Posada, the Kristie Shulman are busy in Scotts Valley. assisted living facility in Santa Cruz. “Anything I can do, I’m willing to Jehna Caron in Aptos teamed up with her neighbor, Chrissy Cyr, to make masks for do,” Ciraulo said. “Penny usually takes the workers at Deluxe orders, the rest of us just sew.” Making a Difference Foods. ominican Oaks, the assisted living Lopez is facility for the elderly, asked for 200 staying home with her daughter masks. So did the Metro bus service. Salud Para La Gente, the nonprofit and 3-year-old grandson, who healthcare clinic, asked for 100. Womlive with her. encare, the nonprofit that supports women Ordinarily she with cancer, asked for 50 – and then 50 would drive a more. Recently, more than 500 masks were shuttle at the Santa Cruz Beach delivered, arriving at Brookdale Senior Boardwalk, but the Living in Scotts Valley, Zoccoli’s Deli and amusement park Dominican home services in Santa Cruz, closed March 13 and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Just this week, Grace Mora of Grey to slow the spread of COVID-19. She Bears asked for 100 masks for people who doesn’t think it will deliver meals to elders, a plea seen by Carol reopen anytime Stephen who offered to help. “I would say Monday at the latest,” soon. Her volunteer Cotter posted in return. Cotter thanked everyone with a post: gig, taking senior to the “It is so amazing how we can all come Photo Credit: Jondi Gumz citizens Penny Cotter is co-founder of the SC Mask Sewers group on Facebook, which grocery, the bank together at our own pace and help our responds to requests for face coverings across Santa Cruz County. and the hair- community out with masks.” n
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Your May Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Some new information excites you early in May, grabbing your attention and making you anticipate what comes next. It’s normally hard to distract you, but this tidbit is trying really hard. You find yourself in a whimsical mood mid-month. Any subject is on the table: work, politics, faeries, UFOs? You’re up for the conversation. Late in the month you’re feeling more focused. Plans you’ve been delaying are ready to be put in motion. Time to decide who to make the pitch to. Determining the right person could be the most important part.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
There times when it’s best to forge your own path, but early in the month feels like a good time to go with the flow. Letting fate decide can be a blessing, especially if you’re conflicted about the path you should take. There’s tension in the air mid-month, partially from some conflicting viewpoints, but also a surprising lack of emotional energy. It’s just a lull, but pay closer attention to what’s happening around you at this time. Later in May your options become clearer, if not less complicated. This is the time to sort through everything and pick one goal and move forward.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
You are ready for everything as the month begins. The chaos in your mind isn’t enough to keep you from focusing on what’s important, nor is it preventing you from expressing what you need. It’s a good time to bring your next project to those who need to hear it. You’re having some new encounters mid-May, ones that have promising futures, especially as your questions keep bringing more unusual and interesting knowledge. Late in the month you’re surprised with some acknowledgement of your past success, brining a renewed desire to accomplish more. The praise is definitely alluring, along with just feeling good.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
Life on the internet can be perilous, especially early in May when you’re in an expressive mood. Visceral reactions to posts make you want to fire back a response, but take that deep breath before you post. You can’t be sure a post you delete hasn’t already been seen. You’re feeling confident mid-month, making it a good time to talk to those around you. Haven’t been able to make that first move? Looking to put yourself in for a promotion? Now’s the time. You are feeling sensitive late in the month; comments said in passing are weighing on you. No one is more critical of yourself than you, but it can be more painful when you hear others express those thoughts.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
You are not feeling the most secure as the month begins, leaving a feeling of isolation as the world moves around you. It may be a struggle to find an optimistic viewpoint, but forcing yourself down that path can help it feel real. Your confidence is stronger through the middle of the month, bringing with it a desire to put yourself forward. Late in May a negative interaction can bring your insecurities right back, leaving you feeling drained. Whether a business or personal relationship, it may be time to rethink this one.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Your feelings are being pulled in two directions as the month begins. Something that seems important also feels unnecessary, or could be a distraction. This could be a good time to remove some clutter from your life. Your focus isn’t much better mid-May, making finishing projects difficult; whether they’re necessary or just something you want to do. Maybe it’s time to give yourself a break and give yourself a day or two to recover your energy. Late in the month you feel the need to vent, and finding the right person to listen will be important if you don’t want to wear your friends down.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
May begins with a feeling of endings and beginnings. Something in your life no-longer fits. A relationship turning sour? A collection you no longer care about? This might be the time to let them go. You find yourself questioning your decisions mid-month, particularly of ones already made. It may be time to re-examine the thinking behind those issues and decide if you’re just second-guessing or if there’s a real problem. Late in the month you’re feeling the need to talk things out, but only to those closest to you. It’s important to communicate, but you’re not up to trusting anyone else.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
You’re feeling a sense of order early in the month, making it a perfect time to make plans and set up schedules for the next few weeks, ones that will be easy to follow even when your mind wanders. Your sense of wonder takes over mid-month, bringing with it a desire to see things from a different angle. The more distance you put between yourself an a problem, the more complicated the answers may be. Late in May you’re feeling motivated. This is the time to take on some extra work, or just push harder to finish a project.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Your senses are wide open early in the month, and you feel a need to be with people. Bringing some of your favorite minds together for a pow-wow sounds perfect right now. Mid-May is likely to be a busy time, as you are full of energy and everyone seems to know it. Messages are pouring in, and while you want to reply to everything ASAP, you may have to put some aside for later. Late in the month you find many doors are opening for you. The challenge will be deciding which one you want to walk through. It won’t be an easy choice, especially if there are many that seem like a good choice.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Are you seeing clearly at the beginning of May? Before making any important decisions, take a step back and look closer at the issue; there may be something clouding your judgment, and you wouldn’t want to regret your choice. Your sense of compassion is melding with your competitiveness mid-month, making it a perfect time to help someone else succeed. It’s not always necessary to take credit to feel accomplishment. You’re feeling even closer to your friends and family late in the month, regardless of how far apart you all are. It’s a good time to reconnect with some you’ve lost touch with over the years.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Your focus is high early in the month, making it a perfect time to do some concentrated learning. It’s not about cramming; it just feels right to push through. As you move into the middle of the month, you can feel your concentration waning, but leaving you satisfied with the recent work you’ve done. Now you can relax a bit, regardless of how foreign it feels. Your energy returns late in May, but this time it’s unfocused, leaving you bouncing between ideas, projects and even people and conversations. There’s no reason to fight it.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You’re not feeling terribly secure as the month begins. It may not be the best time to be making decisions, if you can put them off. Even small ones feel like they’re going round-and-round in your head. You are feeling much more inquisitive mid-May, yet still finding decisions difficult. You want to learn so many things, but picking one to focus on is going to be the real task. Someone new entering your life may help. It’s back to struggling with choices near the end of the month. Every choice seems to be pulling you in opposite directions, making it hard to decide which is the right one. Your best bet is to pick one problem and focus on it until you’re confident in what comes next.
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Construction, Landscaping, Golf Can Resume
2,000 Layoff Notices Around The County
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n April 30, Santa Cruz County Health Officer, Dr. Gail Newel, revised her March 16 order to shelter in place and close nonessential businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19, allowing construction, landscaping, garden shops, and golf courses to resume as long as they meet social distancing requirements. “Outdoor activities are low risk,” she explained. The lifting of some restrictions comes in the wake of employers throughout Santa Cruz County — hotels, restaurants, retailers and even health care — filing layoff notices affecting 2,000 workers. Newel also will allow real estate activities, sales of new and used vehicles, summer kids’ camps in groups of 12 and non-emergency medical services such as dentistry, mammography, elective surgery and well-child visits. She did not change the restrictions on lodging businesses, which can accommodate only health care workers, someone caring for a sick person, and workers at an essential business. After a peak of eight new cases March 25, there have been one to three new cases each day for the past week. Restrictions led to Santa Cruz County leading the state in slowing the spread. As of April 30, there were 131 cases, 19 of which required hospitalization at one point, two deaths, 3,573 negative tests and 88 recoveries. Two people were in the hospital, one in intensive care. “We’re in this for a long time until we can get a vaccine or some other therapy to give us relief,” Newel said Tuesday, putting the time frame at 18 months to two years. “We’re looking at ways to make it sustainable … We need to have a community that’s employed.” Here are some of the layoffs: • Manufacturer Fox Factory 59 in Scotts Valley and 39 in Watsonville, totaling 198, and 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, 149. • Cinelux in Scotts Valley and Capitola, 54. • Santa Cruz Dream Inn, 191; Chaminade, 173, and Seacliff Inn, 65.
• In Capitola, Shadowbrook, 152; Companion Bakeshop, 51. • Ross Stores, 177 total, 70 in Watsonville, 56 in Santa Cruz and 51 in Capitola. • Kohl’s, 71 in Capitola. • Forever 21 in Santa Cruz, 34. • Costco, seven more employees in addition to 20 laid off earlier. • Toyota of Santa Cruz, 22, and Santa Cruz Subaru, 8. • Coastal Nursery in Watsonville, 110. • Watsonville Community Hospital laid off six workers due to the cancellation of elective surgeries and procedures and then furloughed 22 more until July 13. • Western Dental laid off 22 employees in Watsonville and 18 in Santa Cruz. • Trumpet Behavioral Health reduced hours for nine employees. CEO Ned Carlson reported many clients declined the offer of in-home services. The new health order, which takes effect May 2, can be found at www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus.
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Santa Cruz Symphony Unveils Digital Series
Relief Fund For Musicians Has Grown to $80,000; Support To Remain Through Crisis
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n April 29, the Santa Cruz Symphony announced an innovative and adaptive response to the current global health crisis by unveiling their plans for its 2020-21 season. “In consideration of the pandemic, it has become necessary to postpone subscriptions to our upcoming season. However, we’re hopeful that we will be able to perform live concerts in the near future,” said Music Director Daniel Stewart. “In addition, we are proud to present a new digital series which will directly connect our audience with our musicians.” The Symphony will not be selling subscriptions for its 63rd season but is hoping to present at least some of the concerts it has planned. Headlining the season is the return of superstar pianist Yuja Wang in her third allpiano concert program, currently scheduled for February. Other highlights include an allBeethoven program in honor of his 250th birthday, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and more. “We felt it was prudent to not sell subscriptions when we can’t be 100% certain we can actually perform all those concerts,” said Executive Director Dorothy Wise. “Instead we will perform individual concerts if and when we are cleared to do so.” The Symphony will exclusively sell single tickets to any events held this season. Subscribers will be given first choice of tickets so they can keep their usual seats if desired. “Real Estate” from page 15
“Vacation rentals, it’s a huge part of our economy,” he said. “Hamburger stands, liquor stores, the Boardwalk. I think we are going to be a destination resort again.” He foresees fewer buses taking commuters over the hill to tech companies such as Facebook and Apple, which allowed employees to work at home because of COVID-19. “That industry is learning it is OK for people to live in Santa Cruz and work from home,” he said. “It may really affect traffic.” “College courses may never be the same,” he said. “Do colleges need all the bricks and mortar?” n ••• SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Median price: $925,000 ($925,000 a year ago) Sales: 102 (121 a year ago) Listings: 330 (393 a year ago)
In planning for the future, the Symphony is dedicated to turning this difficult time into new creative opportunities to provide music digitally to its community. “We are committed to providing outstanding musical experiences through a digital series until we are able to ... experience the beauty of live music again,” said board president Linda Burroughs. “We are not going away.” Despite having to cancel their March, May and June concerts, the Symphony found a way to support their musicians. On March 16, when the shelter-in-place order was first announced in California, the Symphony set up its Musician Relief Fund, seeded by $20,000 from the general operating fund. Including cash and ticket donations, the fund has so far raised over $80,000. The first payment went out at the beginning of April. “Thank you very much for your extraordinary support, generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness,” wrote cellist Shain Carrasco. “While it is tragic that we won’t be able to gather to make music together this spring, this outpouring of support from our board and donors will make a huge difference to all of us struggling to keep our heads above the water in these turbulent times. Please extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in creating this lifeline for us musicians.” The Musician Relief Fund will be maintained throughout the shutdown in the goal of supporting the Symphony’s musicians finanAverage price: $980,280 ($982,398 a year ago) Unsold inventory index: 3.2 months (3.2 months a year ago) CONDOS Median price: $595,750 ($560,000) Sales: 30 (39 a year ago) Listings: 104 (101 a year ago) Average price: $601,401 ($592,170 a year ago) Unsold inventory index: 3.5 mo. (2.6 months) CLOSE TO MEDIAN 970 Whispering Pines Dr, Scotts Valley: $920,000 1207 Dazzle Ln, Capitola: $925,000 240 Middleton Dr, Boulder Creek: $925,000 409 Pioneer Ln, Scotts Valley: $925,000 3346 Fairway Dr, Soquel: $930,000 660 Wild Iris Ln, Bonny Doon: $930,000 LOWEST 10816 Visitar St., Lompico: $333,000 9540 E. Zayante Road, Zayante: $368,000 611 Bridge St., Watsonville: $390,000 1395 Dundee Ave., Ben Lomond: $400,000 649 Pippin Lane, Watsonville: $415,000 Source: Real Options Realty
cially. The Association is planning to send out another payment in May from continued donations. Donations to the Musician Relief Fund can be made at santacruzsymphony.org. Keeping the organization going through the shutdown is essential, and donations to the Association are also welcome. “We are all looking forward to once again convening at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and the Mello Center to bring
orchestral music to our community,” said Wise. “More than ever we appreciate our collective Symphony family and are anxious to be together again.” n ••• Founded in 1958, the Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances, and varied activities that celebrate and enhance cultural vibrancy. For information, visit www.santacruzsymphony.org.
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30. Quarantine state 35. *Egyptian goddess of fertility 37. Insane, in Spain 39. Mother or daughter, in Italy 40. *Biblical Rebecca’s son 41. Online reviews 43. Research facil. 44. Fisherman’s decoys 46. Daytime entertainment 47. Furniture wood 48. End of the road, pl. 50. Blatant promotion 52. Swedish shag rug 53. Yours and mine 55. Little squirt 57. *Mother’s mom 61. *She fought for Mother’s Day, then against it
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42. Plural of sputum 45. Rundown 49. Bottom line 51. Kind of ungulate, pl. 54. Where you’ll find AM 56. Living room centerpiece? 57. Gamecock’s spur 58. *Greek goddess of fertility 59. Bald eagle’s nest 60. *Mums’ mums 61. Opposite of cheer 62. International Civil Aviation Org. 63. Puppet precursor, possibly 66. *Female gametes 68. Café alternative © Statepoint Media
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more info.
THE SCIENCE OF CHRISTIANITY Airing on Community TV — Comcast 27 and Spectrum 73 Saturdays: 11:00 am • Sundays: 3:00 pm In this video replay on Community Television, Mary Alice Rose, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher talks about parallels between the study of physical science and the study of Christian Science. She’ll help you to understand how Christian principles, scientifically applied, heal the body and transform lives. Rose had a 20-year career in science and technology that included work as a meteorologist for the National Severe Storms Laboratory and a manager developing the ground system for the Hubble Space Telescope. Now her life work is Christian Science healing and teaching others to heal. Visit www.cschurch.info for more information Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Santa Cruz (Soquel)
ONGOING EVENTS
Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag
With the current COVID-19 Crisis, please check in advance before attending any ongoing or dated events listed here. We will continue to print regular ongoing events that are expected to return. book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores. Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.
The Santa Cruz County chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America meets on the third Monday of every month, except June and December. Meetings are free to attend. All are welcome.
friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All are welcome! For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz. We specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business. For more information: 831-425-3272.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other Mondays & Tuesdays survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share 12:30 - 2 p.m. experiences. Childcare provided on site. WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) Weekdays cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with 722-4532 CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN every month. Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday to register. No cost to attend. Second Wednesdays www.womencaresantacruz.org people that, with just a few hours a week can have a SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or Tuesdays MONTHLY MEETING neglected. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call 831-761-2956 x102 7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., This statewide group of retired men invites you to be Aptos our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred Third Mondays Do you have a proble m with compulsive over- or spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from STITCHERS BY THE SEA undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive a top notch guest speaker. 7 –9 p.m., St. Stephan’s Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Ave., exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Santa Cruz
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING EVENTS (cont.) Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand. Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month. Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-8189619. Last Wednesdays Each Month MAGICIANS’ CLUB 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more info call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com
and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org. DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required. First Fridays each month FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) Saturdays PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive place for people who are addicted to pills who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin at (831)345-6515 SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch around the players every 45 minutes. Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors. Second Saturdays Each Month 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole family. Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE
Sundays NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Fridays Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families to our website at www.nar-anon.org. n
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very palm tree in local landscapes is exotic. Simply put, all palms are originally from somewhere else. The desert fan palm, the only palm that is native to California, came from isolated colonies in desert regions many miles away. In fact, most plants in common landscapes are exotic. Landscapes composed of Californian plants likely include some plants from other regions of California. With few exceptions, exotic plants are not a problem. However, some of those few exceptions have become very serious problems. Himalayan blackberry, blue gum, silver wattle, pampas grass, giant reed and broom are some of the more notorious examples. They naturalized to become prolific and aggressively invasive weeds. Some are more common than natives in many situations. Naturalized exotic plants such as these are problems for local ecosystems, even if they do not affect refined landscapes. They compete with native plant species for limited resources, space and pollinators. A lack of pathogens from their homelands can be a distinct advantage. They alter the lifestyles of some of the native fauna. Some enhance the combustibility of the forests they inhabit. The justifications for importing exotic species are as varied as the species themselves are. It might have been for lumber, forage, fruit or vegetable production. Giant reed might have arrived here as packing material for cargo from southern Asia. Nonetheless, most naturalized exotic species, including the most aggressively invasive, came here simply for home gardening and landscaping. Realistically, of all the countless exotic species that came here during the past few centuries, very few naturalized. Fewer are now aggressively invasive. Some with
Naturalized Himalayan blackberry is detestably aggressive.
potential to naturalize may not have yet been able to escape the urban situations they inhabit. The problem now is there are so many more exotic species readily available from all over the world than ever before! Online marketing facilitates procurement of exotic and potentially invasive plant species from other regions, with minimal regard to regulation of such commodities. ••• Highlight: Broom hortly after silver wattle finishes blooming up high, any of four species of broom begin blooming down low. Brooms and silver wattle often naturalize together. All bloom with the same delightfully brilliant yellow. The four brooms are French broom seems to be indestructible. French broom — Cytisus monspessulana, Scotch broom — Cytisus scoparius, Portuguese broom — Cytisus striatus and Spanish broom — Spartium junceum. Sadly, none are desirable species. All are exotic weeds. They are only a topic for gardening because they are so aggressively invasive. Not only do they overwhelm and displace native species, but they also enhance soil nitrogen to promote the growth of other exotic weeds! They are unpalatable to deer, and are not bothered by insects or disease. Furthermore, brooms are combustible! It is best to enjoy their cheery bloom from a distance, where they grow wild where they really should not. The various species tend to dominate distinct regions, with some degree of mingling. Big specimens can get eight feet tall, but do not live long as they are replaced by herds of seedlings. French broom is the only evergreen species; but any can defoliate in response to hot dry weather. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.
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he County of Santa Cruz has been almost singularly focused for two months on managing the local response to COVID-19 in partnership with our cities, state and federal officials, medical providers and n o n p r o f i t organizations. Our community has risen to the task of flattening our infection rate to one of the lowest in California, with a doubling time for cases now at 24 days compared to 6 days when the novel coronavirus pandemic began in early March. As we increase testing, prepare alternative care sites and expand sheltering and food services, we also have our eyes trained on recovery. Many of you may be wondering: How long will we have to shelter in place? How long will social distancing be required? When will our schools and businesses reopen? In other words, when will things get back to normal? The simple answer is: We should expect cautionary measures to be the “new normal” for 18-24 months and to be flexible as conditions change. As the Board of Supervisors heard during its April 28 meeting, the County has a phased strategy for determining how and when to ease restrictions. Staying at home, while successful at slowing COVID-19, has caused grave financial impacts for our families, businesses and workforce that we must address through reopening without causing a spike in illness. Called SAVE Lives Santa Cruz County, the letters that define the strategy stand for distinct phases of recovery: (S)low the spread, (A)dapt to the new normal; (V)accinate and therapeutics; and (E)levate readiness for our next public health threat. We are still in the first phase, though I anticipate a modest lifting of
By Bruce McPherson, Fifth District Supervisor
restrictions very soon for some activities currently barred under the local shelter-in-place order that expires May 3. However, we must expect the overall order to be extended in step with statewide and Bay Area restrictions as we boost testing, isolate and quarantine, and conduct contact investigations. We expect to modify physical distancing in businesses, schools and childcare centers as part of the second phase, followed by a focus on vaccination and therapeutic interventions as they become available in the third phase. Finally, we will prepare for the next major public health threat, acknowledging that no one – from the federal, state or local level – was truly ready for what we experienced this spring. Our local recovery plan dovetails with state guidelines for reopening as outlined by Governor Gavin Newsom in mid-April. California must be able to achieve the following in order to ease stay-at-home orders: • Monitor and protect through testing, contact tracing, isolating, and supporting those who are positive or exposed; • Prevent infection in people who are at risk for more severe COVID-19; • Ensure hospital and health systems are prepared to handle surges; • Develop therapeutics to meet the demand; • Support physical distancing
in businesses, schools, and childcare facilities; • Determine when to reinstitute certain measures, such as stayat-home orders, if necessary. While we look to the future, we also continue to evaluate current conditions, including how to manage the impacts to our parks and beaches. With good weather returning, we have seen an influx of non-residents to our coastline, in addition to area folks who want to use these amenities, and attendant lack of physical distancing. I expect some additional measures soon to address this issue, as well as parking in neighborhoods adjacent to areas where state or local lots have been closed to reduce crowding. Finally, the financial ramifications on local government cannot be overstated. The County has spent more than $7 million to date on responding to COVID-19. Additionally, we anticipate deep losses in sales tax, lodging tax and fees that fund core services — losses that could easily surpass the Great Recession. We are working with our federal leaders, such as Congressmembers Anna Eshoo and Jimmy Panetta, to urge direct payments in the next fiscal stimulus package to local governments on the frontlines of managing COVID-19. n ••• I encourage you to contact our COVID-19 Call Center with any questions or concerns at 831-454-4242, and as always, I invite you to be in touch with my office at 831-454-2200 or at bruce. mcpherson@santacruzcounty.us.
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