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Will jazz survive in Santa Cruz?

Will jazz survive in Santa Cruz?

We speak with percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Rick Walker about jazz in Santa Cruz. Walker has long been a fixture of the Santa Cruz music scene, best-known for the international live looping festival that he runs every year. But right now Rick’s concern is that the music called “America’s classical music” is dying. With the help of the Jazz Society of Santa Cruz, Walker is working to encourage a new generation of jazz musicians and listeners.

Fire Tax on Rural Residents

Fire Tax on Rural Residents

Rural residents in Santa Cruz County are being asked to vote on whether to assess a new tax on their properties to pay for more firefighters. 40 year Bonny Doon resident, Stephen Homan doesn't think it will do what proponents claim it will and lays out his case.

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