August 22, 2025 Hour One: Interview with Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church re: Moss Landing Vistra Fire ; Hour Two: Felton Fire District Chief Blum and Board: the Fire District's Futurerict

Hour One: Summary of Santa Cruz County Supervisor Actions re: grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects and draft ordinance, and Commission on the Environment Final BESS Workshop. Second District Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church discusses the current progress to clean up the Moss Landing 300 Vistra Battery Fire site, regulation updates and action to provide information to the public.  What should the Monterey County BESS Ordinance include to be effective at protecting public health and safety but not force BESS projects to dodge local jurisdictional oversight by going to the California Energy Commission because of local requirements??   Hour Two: Guests Felton Fire Chief Isaac Blum, and Board members Mr. Craig Winters and Mr. Jim Anderson discuss the recent Santa Cruz County LAFCO report on Felton Fire District Governance Options and deadline for action.  Felton Volunteers answer 900 calls/year for emergencies...how can the District continue financially and effectively?  The good news is that things are already improving!  Find out what is on the near horizon.