iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Tony Nuñez jumped out to a lead of 25 percentage points over incumbent Felipe Hernandez and political newcomer Elias Gonzales in the race for the 4th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, according to early election night returns. www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/06/02/t...

santacruzsentinel.com

Tony Nuñez jumps to early lead in 4th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor race

Candidate Tony Nuñez jumped out to a lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez and political newcomer Elias Gonzales in the race for the 4th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, acc...

000

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Female surfer statue approved along East Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz County: The idea was conceived of as a counterpart to the iconic statue of a male surfer established in 1992 on West Cliff Drive’s promenade. www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/04/04/e...

santacruzsentinel.com

East Cliff Drive female surfer statue approved by county zoning authority

“That statue honors the spirit of surfing, but it only tells half the story and this statue will complete it,” said project applicant Kari Lochhead. “While rooted in surfing, this project celebrates a...

010

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The fate of Santa Cruz County’s first-ever battery energy storage project may end up in the hands of state authorities. Battery storage developer exploring CEC route for Watsonville project amid deadline pressures: www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/04/09/b...

santacruzsentinel.com

010

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Fences starting to come down at the Murray St. Bridge. Temporary reopening to eastbound traffic estimated between noon and 1pm.

010

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Do yourself a favor and have a listen to @acolton.bsky.social as he talks about his new book "Writing Through Writer's Block." Your writing will undoubtedly improve as a result. A fascinating conversation I'll be thinking about for some time ...

020

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Here’s a video of the crowd close to 4:30pm.

121

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

BREAKING: Approximately 300 people on the corners of ocean and water streets in Santa Cruz on short notice protesting Trump admin. capture of Maduro.

393

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

UPDATE: It's official! The California Historical Resources Commission has approved the application, making the Three Princes' Surf Site in Santa Cruz a California Historic Landmark. Story to come.

010

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The point of coastal confluence has been recognized by historians as the place where three Hawaiian princes first introduced surfing to the continental United States in the summer of 1885 -- an epochal event in local and national history.

000

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

South County getting the first hit. ~5:45 p.m. Countywide totals: 15 outages, 1,397 customers affected, per PG&E.

000

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The rain has just begun falling here in Santa Cruz County, which means it's time to start another outage tracking thread 🧵: First screenshot is from ~4:27 p.m. Nothing much to report as of yet. pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools...

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

He also wasn't too concerned about this understory growth posing a fire threat, at least for now.

110

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

@dustinmulvaney.bsky.social Nice shot, such a cool phenomena. I discussed this a little w/ CA SP expert Tim Hyland who estimated it'll take 10-20yrs for Big Basin to reestablish its canopy. Until then, 'fire following' species are gonna have a ball! www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/08/27/a...

110

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

At 58yo and w/ a successful career in education, a rare neurological disease left Cynthia Ranii paralyzed from the chest down. Now, 20yrs on, her sights are set on competing in the 2028 LA Paralympics. And she doesn't plan on going home without a medal. www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/10/04/a...

santacruzsentinel.com

At 58, Cynthia Ranii was paralyzed from the chest down. 20 years later, her sights are set on a Paralympic medal

At 58 years old and with a successful career in education, a rare neurological disease left Cynthia Ranii paralyzed from the chest down. Now, 20 years later, she has set her sights on competing in …

000

Reposted by PK Hattis

Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Larry deGhetaldi dedicated his life to making health care more accessible for our community. His leadership, advocacy, and kindness left a lasting mark on CA-19 and beyond. We are grateful for his service and example, and my thoughts are with his loved ones www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/09/14/l...

santacruzsentinel.com

Larry deGhetaldi, respected health care figure, remembered for advocacy, leadership and kindness

Larry deGhetaldi, a longtime Santa Cruz County health care industry leader and respected policymaking voice on local, state and national stages, died at his home in Soquel last month after a battle…

021

Reposted by PK Hattis

Nick Sestanovich @nsestanovich.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Despite vocal opposition, the Watsonville City Council voted 5-2 for a 2-year contract to increase Flock license plate readers in the city to 37. Mayor Maria Orozco and Councilmember Vanessa Quiroz-Carter were the lone votes against.

101

Reposted by PK Hattis

Jaden Schaul @jadenschaul.com · 19/06/2025

Wildland fire at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, IC requesting helitack.

031

Reposted by PK Hattis

Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 10/05/2025

#copyediting based on > based off of

1827716

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

BREAKING: After more than two weeks in ICE detention, Santa Cruz County resident and lawful green card holder Cliona Ward has been released, according to @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social .

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Credit to NBC Bay Area for breaking the original story.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

"She's afraid that she's going to get lost in the system," said Holladay, who spoke with her sister today. "That was the one thing she said to me: 'Please don't let me get lost.'"

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Holladay said she and her family have now turned their attention to Seattle, where they hope to find an effective lawyer dealing with crimination cases. Meanwhile, Ward told her sister that her time in detention has been chaotic.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Irish consulate in SF is tracking this also.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

At home, she cares for her chronically ill adult son as a state-hired in-home supportive services caretaker. "She's a viable, valuable part of this community," her sister told me. CA State Assembly reps and @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social are in comms with Holladay and linking to legal resources.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Ward's sister, Orla Holladay, said her sister was caught up in a painful cycle of addiction, but has worked hard to leave that past behind and has been 20 years sober. Ward, who moved to the US at 12, teaches children soil management and conservation.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Customs told Ward to come back Monday with papers to verify her legal history, but she was detained again anyway. Ward's sister said authorities told her this was because the charges were expunged by state--not federal--authorities, necessitating a federal hearing.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Ward, according to her sister, was apprehended for 3 days in late March while traveling home from a trip to Ireland to visit her dying father. Her sister tells me she was taken in because of 20-year-old drug possession charges that have since been expunged.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

A Santa Cruz County resident of more than three decades and Irish-born green card holder was detained by USCBP Monday. I'm told that the detainee, 54-year-old Cliona Ward, will be transported this afternoon to a ICE detention facility in Seattle where she'll await a May 7 hearing.

211

Reposted by PK Hattis

Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

As a recipient of federal grants from #NIH (for now! 😭) that funds research in my lab, I'd like to sincerely thank American taxpayers on #TaxDay for investing in scientific research that lays the foundation for medical and technological innovation in this country and keeps us all safe and healthy

15668146

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Groups of voters that could be disenfranchised through these new rules, according to the county clerk: - Ppl who change their last name when they marry. - Rural residents - College students - Military personnel - Transgender individuals - Unhoused ppl - Disaster survivors

000

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Here in Santa Cruz County ... Of those who registered to vote/updated voting info last year: - 26,755 were via DMV - 2,739 via mail - 385 via military/overseas services - 2,624 via USPS to change their address - 7,696 via online. And ... Only 5,576 used in-person services.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Among the bill's requirements are: - Proof of US citizens at time of voting registration. Crucially, names on this document must match with a proof of identity, such as a driver's license. - All reg. and/or voting updates occur in-person. - No mail-in, DMV reg., or address updates through USPS.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

ICYMI and in light of today's vote on the SAVE Act, here's a story I posted from earlier this week in which Santa Cruz County's top election official issued a chilling warning about the consequences of this bill, should it become law: www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/04/08/f...

santacruzsentinel.com

Federal actions threaten local voting rights, says Santa Cruz County election official

“I think it’s appalling what the federal administration is attempting to do here,” said 3rd District Supervisor Justin Cummings. “It really is going to negatively impact man…

120

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

360 degree view of the #handsoff rally outside the Santa Cruz County courthouse today. Easily 2,000+ attendees.

318038

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

With even more federal cuts on the horizon, including the $230 billion to SNAP as part of the spending bill currently moving through Congress, the food bank is leaning into a new Bridge the Gap campaign that relies on community donations, volunteerism and political activism.

010

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

It's still unclear to her if it's a pause or a cancellation, as there has been little clarity at the federal level. “I want to hope that it’s paused and that somehow it’ll restart. But still, that means our food bank is not getting the food,” said Padilla-Chavez.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Padilla-Chavez told the Sentinel that she learned the deliveries were tied up about three weeks ago when her team went to check its portal within the assistance program’s website and saw the shipments had been marked as “returned.”

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Erica Padilla-Chavez, CEO of Second Harvest said Monday that 177,000 pounds of food — the equivalent of 1 million meals — is missing from the shelves at the prominent local nonprofit’s warehouse in Watsonville due to a “pause” in funding from USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation program.

100

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning by a driver traveling northbound on Highway 1 about a mile north of Four Mile Beach. The fatal collision occurred around 4:22am, hours into the overnight atmospheric river deluge that began Wed. www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/02/13/p...

santacruzsentinel.com

Pedestrian killed in early-morning collision along Highway 1 in North Santa Cruz County

A pedestrian was killed early Thursday after he was struck by a car traveling along Highway 1 in North Santa Cruz County, according to a release from the California Highway Patrol’s Santa Cru…

010

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Save the date, folks! A ribbon cutting for the famous bicycle and pedestrian "whale bridge" overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz has been set for 5:30pm, May 14. The marine-themed bridge has been slowly coming together since 2023.

001

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

As of about 11:30am Tuesday, NOAA forecast for SLV River at Big Trees has it hitting 13.2 ft around noon Thursday. That's less than a foot from the 14-foot "action" stage where mitigation measures might be required. The river hit 13.8 feet last Tuesday during the storm.

000

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Santa Cruz Mtns. could receive up to 7.5 in. of rain in less than two days! Soils still soaked from last week's atmospheric river could become soupy and lead to toppled trees.

000

PK Hattis @pkreports.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

As the atmospheric river encore draws closer, Santa Cruz County included within a flood watch issued ~30 mins ago by the National Weather Service. The flood advisory lasts from Wednesday night to Saturday night.

100