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2013-14 Santa Cruz County Grand Jury Receives Prestigious Reporting Award

The California Grand Jurors’ Association has granted the Robert Geiss Excellence in Reporting Award for 2015 to the 2013-14 Santa Cruz County Grand Jury for its report, “Desalination and Alternatives: Water for a Thirsty County.”

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Mountain Community Theater offers “The Last Noel”

“The Last Noel” by D. Richard Tucker, is a film noir spoof about Christmas-time in Seattle. It is a murder mystery and comedy that is directed by local theater veteran Robin Aronson. The production opens Friday, November 20, and runs four weekends through Sunday, December 13, at Ben Lomond’s historic Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street.

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Community mourns victim of Felton crash

She was born November 14, 1990 and died on November 2, 2015, when her car went over an embankment on East Zayante Road. Deeply loved, she will be missed. Jennie, as she was called, was a very accomplished young woman and had a bright future. Her friends and family will miss her deeply.

Update on Lexington Hotel Construction

Wondering what is being built on Scotts Valley Drive between Scotts Valley Sprinkler & Pipe Supply and Scotts Valley Car Wash? It is the 128-room upscale Lexington Hotel.

Tiki King’s Ukuleles of Felton celebrates fifth anniversary

 When Pat Baron, the Tiki King, began his business, it was during a bad economy. Five years ago, people could not resist asking him, "Do you really think you can make it selling Ukuleles?"

Champions!

Scotts Valley High's (Falcons) Luke McCartney (left to right) and John Ross were first and second in last Thursday's SCCAL cross country championships at  Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville. Twenty seconds behind the winner, San Lorenzo Valley's Chris Anderson (rightmost) finished third, but the Cougars won the team title, beating the second place Falcons 43-62.

Lead continues to pose hidden danger

As the rainy season approaches, construction projects tend to move inside. And during the dust and remodeling, homeowners can find themselves surprised by the presence of lead. Lead is one of the silent toxins that pose health issues because it accumulates in the body.

Honoring our Veterans on November 11th

We thank all veterans for their military service and let them and their families know about a local event honoring all veterans. Please see our Datebook for more information/details.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...