Homeless camp backlash has reached a turning point in California
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Mark Beckner plays with his dog George inside his tent at the Friendship Garden homeless encampment at Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz. The city has recently told Beckner and his neighbors that they can no longer stay there.Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle
SANTA CRUZ Each home has its own character in this coastal town’s Friendship Garden neighborhood.
Mark Beckner built a carpentry shop next to the fence he forged out of reclaimed wood. Michelle Ekwall’s “Wipe your paws!” doormat is a nod to her rescue dog, Optimus Prime. John Palacios and Jami Mims installed solar panels on their roof and a retro lantern in their living room.
Bay Briefing: California s reopening is colliding with tent cities left alone during the pandemic
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Mark Beckner and his dog, George, live inside a tent at the Friendship Garden homeless encampment at Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz.Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle
Good morning, Bay Area. It’s Friday, May 14, and this summer, Lake Tahoe will have its own underwater garbage man. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
To sweep or not to sweep
Each home has its own character in the Friendship Garden neighborhood of Santa Cruz.
Mark Beckner built a carpentry shop next to the fence he forged out of reclaimed wood. Michelle Ekwall’s “Wipe your paws!” doormat is a nod to her rescue dog, Optimus Prime. John Palacios and Jami Mims installed solar panels on their roof and a retro lantern in their living room.
April 29, 2021 · 0 Comments
Headwaters Health Care Centre is now accepting nominations for the 2021
Dr. David Scott Award. Named after retired surgeon and life-long Orangeville resident Dr. David Scott, the annual award recognizes individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond to improve the overall health and wellness of the Dufferin County -Caledon community and promote links between the hospital and the community.
Sadly, Dr. David Scott passed away in 2020 and we are proud to continue honoring his legacy.
The
deadline for Dr. David Scott Award nominations is
May 7, 2021. The award will be presented at Headwaters’ Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2021. Details about our virtual AGM will be shared soon.
The Martha s Vineyard Times
Friendship Garden is where a majority of the FARM Institute s produce is planted. Caroline Brehman
Get down and dirty this spring by helping to wake up the Friendship Garden at Katama Farm through a hands-on series of gardening workshops. Design a strawberry patch, raise some beds, plant seeds for vegetables, and much more. Through the Trustees’ Farm Institute and Slough Farm, there is a new project every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm starting April 24. To register for free, visit sloughfarm.org/register, or call 508-627-7007.