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Leader wins second stage of cycling race through Santa Cruz

Peter Sagan of team Liquigas-Cannondale remained in the overall lead of the 2012 AMGEN Tour of California after winning a topsy-turvy second stage of the annual race that again made its way through Bonny Doon and Santa Cruz County on Monday, May 14.

Prescribed burn in Henry Cowell on Wednesday

The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to ignite a 5-acre prescribed burn near the observation platform at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park this week.

Get lost in a book this summer

As a kid, summertime is the perfect time to find a nice, warm sunny spot to read a book. And what better place to get a good book than at your public library?

News briefs

Cycling tour comes through town Monday

Roads to close during Monday’s cycling race

Bonny Doon and part of Boulder Creek will be affected by rolling road closures on Monday, May 14 as 128 professional cyclists pedal through the area as part of the AMGEN Tour of California.

Richard “Dick” Beardsley June 30, 1938 — April 29, 2012

Services will be May 27 for longtime Ben Lomond resident Dick Beardsley, who died at his home April 29 after battling diabetes and leukemia for more than 10 years. He was 73.

San Lorenzo Valley High names new principal

After a unanimous vote of approval by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees at a special meeting Wednesday, May 9, Felton resident Karen van Putten was officially welcomed as the new principal of San Lorenzo Valley High School.

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Happy trails: Hikes make for perfect family outings

With several weeks of warm weather already in the books for 2012, the upcoming summer months are looking promising for youngsters looking to take advantage of Santa Cruz County’s collection of nature trails.

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