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.
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.
Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions.
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