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 What's happening around Santa Cruz County, California
2009-02-09 Does this story get your goat? by Cameron Jackson Aptos. The Sentinel reports today that the Zoning Board has demanded that Annie, a 2 year old, leash-trained goat, go elsewhere. I liked seeing Annie and her family out for walks. The article said that owner Olson has been told to give up the goat or face $2,500 in fines for "housing lifestock in a non-rural area." Annie eats weeds, brambles and poison ivy. Curious, I called the Santa Cruz County Planning Department (454-2644) and Lani Garcia said that there is no Zoning Board. If soneone complains, a code complaint investigator looks up the parcel number to see what animals are permitted. She said that the family probably got a letter from a code investigator because someone complained. So if 100 people want the goat and 1 made a complaint -- then what? Update 3-15-09: Owner Sarah Olson says that Annie was adopted by a local Santa Cruz pre-school, Rocking Horse, and has a good home. Sarah and her children visit frequently and bring treats. They miss Annie. So, what miserable critter turned Annie in? 2009-01-28 by Cameron Jackson So what busineses thrive in this downturn? It's a blue, cold Wednesday. So what businesses are thriving around the Watsonville to Santa Cruz area? Today we saw several new Bancrupcy Clinics. Ahem. Sign of the times. And a lot more For Lease signs. Trader Joe's has lots of cars outside. so discount stores are doing well. Bed, Bath and Beyond was empty. No one in Bay Plumbing or Santa Cruz Computers. A new sewing store on 41st near the cinema says business is doing well. On Sundays 12-4 there's a what ever you want to learn at the sewing store. Probably businesses that assist people to do more on less will thrive. I predict more Liberty Gardens, back yard chickens. In this area we include links for various topics discussed on this page.
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