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Charles Albert Discoe Jr.: Sept. 9, 1917 — Feb. 20, 2013

Services are planned March 23 for Charles Albert Discoe Jr., a longtime Scotts Valley general contractor, who died Feb. 20 at his home in Murphys. He was 95.

Harold F. Wells: June 3, 1936 — Feb. 22, 2013

A funeral was held this week for Harold F. “Hal” Wells, a retired golf pro, who died Feb. 22 in Santa Cruz following a lengthy illness. He was 76.

High school set for theater construction

San Lorenzo Valley High School students heading back to campus in August may deal with extra noise, dust and debris, as work on a new Performing Arts Center could start as soon as June.

David E. Faunce: Feb. 22, 1924 — Feb. 12, 2013

A memorial service will be held March 11 for World War II veteran David E. Faunce, a Scotts Valley resident who died Feb. 12. He was 88.

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William Stanley “Bill” Cavanaugh: July 9, 1940 to Feb. 13, 2013

Family and friends celebrated the life of Scotts Valley resident William Cavanaugh with a weekend ceremony in Boulder Creek. 

Two police officers killed in Santa Cruz

Two city of Santa Cruz police officers were killed while on duty Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 26, and the suspected gunman was shot and killed during a firefight with law enforcement shortly afterward.

Class focuses on skills beyond school

For young men graduating from high school, adult expectations and situations arrive rapidly and with increasing regularity, and the unprepared can quickly find themselves overwhelmed.

Sure shore guardians

The volunteer organization that promotes boating safety and assists the United States Coast Guard has promoted two local men to high-ranking positions on the West Coast.

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...