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5-year roadmap approved for Santa Cruz's West Cliff Drive, and new wildfire prevention regulations

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury,
Lisa Ledin
Published March 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM PDT
Orange barriers line part of the road next to the ocean on West Cliff Drive.
Erin Malsbury
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KAZU News
West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.

In today's newscast, the Santa Cruz City Council approved a five-year roadmap for West Cliff Drive. It's meant to address the current and future effects of erosion and sea level rise. And, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is seeking public input on regulations meant to reduce damage to homes in the case of a wildfire. Plus, Carmel Bach Festival artistic director and conductor Grete Pedersen talks to KAZU's Lisa Ledin about the upcoming summer festival.
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Erin Malsbury
Erin is an award-winning journalist and photographer. She's written for local and national outlets, including the Smithsonian and Science Magazine. She has a master's degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Lisa Ledin
Lisa Ledin joined KAZU in 2009, bringing with her a treasure trove of knowledge and expertise in local arts and culture. She is a voice of KAZU's underwriting announcements and also hosts Morning Edition every Friday, and Weekend Edition Saturdays.
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