Community Matters

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Community Matters features guest interviews to discuss topics of interest to the Santa Cruz Community. We aim to help people better understand important local issues and learn how to get involved to make a positive difference. Please listen and call in to join the discussions. Listen to Community Matters live every Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm PT on https://santacruzvoice.com

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Friday Apr 04, 2025

April 4, 2025 Interview with Neil Pearlberg "Off the Lip" discussion of Senator John Laird about Moss Landing Battery Fire issues, Santa Cruz's character; Sean Dougherty Greens Say NO to Lithium BESS

Friday Apr 04, 2025

First Hour: Neil Pearlberg talks about what happened following his podcast with Senator John Laird about Moss Landing Battery Fire; importance of civil and neutral "Off the Lip" public forums, convening a panel of experts to talk about lithium BESS alternatives, and wondering about why Downtown Santa Cruz is becoming full of high-rise buildings.

Second Hour: Sean Dougherty, Green Party Committee leader describes April 5 "Lithium Fires Rally!" at London Nelson Center, Vistra's contributions to elected leaders (Dawn Addis returned hers!) and alternatives to lithium battery energy storage systems (BESS) that Santa Cruz County needs to consider with panel of experts. Phillip Carranco, regulatory policy expert call-in.