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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

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Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Remember to stay safe while you shop

November 21, 2009

Here are a few tips from the Scotts Valley Police Department to help you avoid becoming the victim of a crime while you shop during this holiday season:

Find your Thanksgiving feasting place

November 21, 2009

While most people have Thanksgiving dinner with the family at home, 10 percent of Americans will dine at a restaurant for the holiday, according to Forbes magazine.

Black Friday not so big for local stores

November 21, 2009

Karen Diamond, owner of Virgo Rising in Felton, said Black Friday — the Friday after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping day of the year — is often a nonevent for local stores.

Local charities in need of a boost

November 21, 2009

In a year when economic woes have plagued the country and unemployment has hovered near 10 percent, the need in Santa Cruz County is as great as it has been in a long time.

State parks feel the pinch

November 20, 2009

As the brisk winter season gets into full force, California State Parks will use the off-peak time to pinch pennies anywhere and everywhere — all in the effort to cut at least $14 million from its budget this fiscal year.

Montessori school finds smooth sailing

November 20, 2009

It was more than two years ago that Mindy Gillen found what she touts as the perfect site for a preschool program — a small church in Felton on a peaceful corner lot.

Bonny Doon fills open school board spots

November 20, 2009

Cresson Fraley and Scott Lipscomb were selected from seven candidates to replace board members Sam Clarkson and Tyler Bourcier on the Bonny Doon Union Elementary School board.

Musician calls on rocker hopefuls

November 19, 2009

Bluzar Blue is looking for a band.

Scotts Valley teen found with ecstasy

November 19, 2009

A 17-year-old Scotts Valley girl was arrested after 30 tablets of ecstasy and 1.73 grams of ketamine, a hallucinogen, were found in her purse last weekend.

Lina M. Locatelli

November 19, 2009

Services were conducted last week for Lina M. Locatelli of Boulder Creek, who died Nov. 4 at home at the age of 94.

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