March 28, 2025 First Hour: Bryan Shields discusses Nor Cal Carpenters Union and UCSC construction issues; Second hour: Kris Kirby ... Oregon Fire Map resistance; Nina Audino: STOP Lithium BESS in SC
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First Hour: Bryan Shields describes value and importance of Nor Cal Carpenters Union, Women in Construction Career Day (4/25), problems with W.E. O'Niel Construction Co. and ADCO Drywall & Metal Framing subcontractors at UCSC Hagar Construction Project. Urged letters to UC Regents to require working closely with local construction unions to include language in project pre-applications to ensure proper prevailing wages are paid and the Community is well-served.
Second Hour: Kris Kirby discusses life in Grants Pass, Oregon since moving out of California, political activity there and transitioning from California. Thinking of moving out? Listen to what she has to say!
Also, Nina Audino discusses STOP Lithium BESS in Santa Cruz County efforts and why the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors are refusing to hold town hall meetings with constituents before the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Ordinance that would approve three sites in the County for rezoning (90 Minto Road Watsonville, Freedom Blvd. Aptos, and Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz). Urges education on the issues.
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