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April 3, 2026

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.

Robert Morgan March 12, 1926 — Nov. 1, 2011

Services will be Jan. 14 for longtime valley resident Robert “Bob” Morgan, who died while on vacation Nov. 1. He was 85.

‘Idol’ singer Durbin weds in Mount Hermon

“American Idol” rocker James Durbin wed his longtime sweetheart and helpmate Heidi Lowe at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, New Year’s Eve, in Mount Hermon.

Crowded skate park could open to scooters

The bustling Scotts Valley Skate Park might officially open to scooters sometime this year, after scooter riders inundated the park during the oft-sunny Christmas vacation.

New businesses pop up in Boulder Creek

Two new businesses have found their way to Boulder Creek in the early part of 2012.

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Jean Undem March 15, 1933 — Nov. 24, 2011

Services will be Jan. 7 for longtime Scotts Valley resident Jean Undem, 78, who died Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning, at her home.

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