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Elementary school sells historical calendars

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

McClish appeal denied by state court

An appeal to a federal appellate court could be the final option for Ben Lomond’s Michael McClish after the California Supreme Court turned down his petition to have his case reviewed by the highest court in the state.

Donation sparks music, science at elementary school

Seven-year-old Cani Johnson flashed a toothy grin as she stepped on a giant floor piano during a music lesson at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School. Behind her, several other second-graders lined up excitedly for a turn to test their newly acquired note and pitch knowledge.

Comedy show makes its way to Felton

The Planet Cruz Comedy Hour with Richard Stockton will perform its act at Don Quixote’s in two weeks, with a special twist for the local crowd.

Nancy Cannell

Longtime Felton resident Nancy Cannell died Dec. 11 at her home with her husband, George Cannell, at her side. She was 64.

Police still looking for second culprit in Felton stabbing

Sheriff’s deputies continue their search for a second attacker in a double stabbing at Felton Covered Bridge Park this month that left two men severely injured after a drug deal gone bad.

Margaret Mary ‘Peg’ Thompson

Margaret Mary (Falco) Thompson, founder of the historical Tree Circus amusement park, died Dec. 14 at her Bean Creek home in Scotts Valley. She was 86.

Winter festival smiles

The annual Winter Festival at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School raised $1,600 for Valley Churches United Missions on Friday, Dec. 18.

Boulder Creek man found guilty in dog breeding case

A jury found Boulder Creek’s Robert Brunette guilty on nine counts of animal cruelty and neglect after a weeklong trial that ended Friday, Dec. 11.

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