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Patricia Nicholas, Feb. 22, 1925 — Dec. 21, 2011

Services have been conducted for Patricia “Pat” Nicholas, 86, a Scotts Valley resident since 1977, who passed away Dec. 21.

Elderly couple dies in suspected murder-suicide

A 90-year-old man and his 88-year-old wife died of injuries from gunshot wounds in what Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office investigators are calling a murder-suicide.

Roaring Camp CEO turns over top spot to daughter

After 26 years as president and CEO of Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, Georgiana Clark announced last week that she is retiring as chief executive, ceding the title to her daughter.

Local tech expert offers guided tours of Apple products

The rapid advancement and adoption of technology in all facets of modern life can be baffling and intimidating for greenhorn users. To battle that perception, Scotts Valley resident and tech support guru Doreen Lozano has begun offering classes to neophyte users of Apple’s popular iPad tablet to residents of Santa Cruz County.

Softball coach heads north to spread message of inspiration

A well-known Scotts Valley softball coach is on his way to Oregon with a mission to help disabled children and their families realize their dreams.

Cal Fire continues burn ban in local communities

Due to the continuing lack of rain, Cal Fire officials continued the suspension of open-air burning in counties along the central California coast, including Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey counties.

2011: A year in review

2011: A year of ups and downs

SV university welcomes Christian leadership organization

Olivet University has entered the Bethany University campus and opened its arms and doors to a worldwide alliance that equips Christian leaders in 128 nations.

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Conservation partnership buys large swath of redwoods

A deal is complete that will transfer ownership of the largest tract of privately owned land in Santa Cruz County to a collection of five local conservation groups.

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Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Caltrans announced March 18 that speed limits will change on a 0.74-mile segment along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County, following a recent engineering...