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Errol Cecily Carstensen Nov. 20, 1924 — Dec. 24, 2011

Errol Cecily Carstensen

Townhouses near proposed Town Center go up

Construction is under way on a development of 46 town homes on Blue Bonnet Lane, across from the new Scotts Valley Branch Library.

City, county prepared for loss of redevelopment agencies

On Feb. 1, redevelopment agencies throughout California will become a thing of the past as the court-delayed California State Assembly Bill 1x26, known as the Dissolution Act, takes effect.

News briefs

Library hours increase

Business notes

Scotts Valley Idol returns

Rainfall down, fire danger up

Each day without rainfall increases fire dangers in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley, according to fire officials.

Dispatch logs

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Woman accused of embezzling from middle school

A 42-year-old Ben Lomond woman allegedly embezzled more than $9,000 from the San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Panther Club while acting as treasurer of the organization.

Michael Jon Downs April 15, 1964 — Dec. 23, 2011

A celebration of life will be Saturday, Jan. 7, at Felton Bible Church for longtime valley resident Michael Jon “Mike” Downs. He died Dec. 23 in Santa Cruz at age 47.

Girl Scout’s stage to stand the test of time

San Lorenzo Valley High School’s outdoor amphitheater, on the border between the school and the Fall Creek section of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, has been restored by the efforts of Girl Scout Paisley Frost.

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...