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Church donates to library, charity

‘Check engine’

Most drivers have seen it, but many remain unsure what it really means when the check-engine light flicks on in the dash display.

Marion Elizabeth Faria May 25, 1928 — Jan. 31, 2011

Longtime Boulder Creek resident Marion Elizabeth Faria died in Boulder Creek on Jan. 31. She was 82.

Science Talk

Library leaders delay decision

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.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Members learn value of 4-H

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.

Illegal marijuana plants found in blighted Felton home

Three people were arrested last week after sheriff’s deputies raided a downtown Felton home known by neighbors for its shady traffic.

Watch Valentines Day weddings in Santa Cruz

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

City Council Notes

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.

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Dead body found near Zayante area

A dead body was found Wednesday morning in the Zayante area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. on...