After hearing from about 40 passionate library supporters, nearly all of whom urged leaders to keep open all 10 branches in the system, the Santa Cruz County Library Joint Powers Authority delayed a decision on the future of the libraries.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Many people understand 4-H to be a youth organization in which members participate in our Santa Cruz County Fair and other fairs to show their livestock. This is a very narrow view of the vast world of 4-H, a globally recognized organization in which youth learn leadership skills, experience community service and citizenship and demonstrate public speaking skills, all in an atmosphere full of support and camaraderie.

Valentines Day weddings will be performed at the Santa Cruz County Government Center all day today.

The following list is a summary of decisions made by the Scotts Valley City Council at its Feb. 2 meeting. For more information: www.scottsvalley.org.

The Santa Cruz County Library Joint Powers Authority will likely make a decision about the future of the Santa Cruz County Library System during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Cedar St., in Santa Cruz.

SLV alumna named to dean’s list