Nationwide, the year 2010 might be remembered because of the passage of a presidential health care bill that, over the next several years, will cover millions of Americans now without health insurance. Or perhaps it will be most memorable for the debate that led to passage of a health bill that made neither of the major political parties happy. More locally, it might be California’s decision not to legalize recreational marijuana that will capture enduring attention.

There are many perks to being self-employed in Santa Cruz County: time to hike, time to surf, time for family, time to write the great American novel.

Folks hoping to enjoy the Scotts Valley Senior Center need look no further than Lori Barone, who recently started her new job as senior recreation coordinator with Scotts Valley’s recreation department.

Recycle Christmas trees in January

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Since its founding in 2000, the Firelight Foundation in Santa Cruz has shouldered a critical share of the burden of fighting AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.