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Days after it appeared that state parks in Santa Cruz County might escape budget cuts and closures, California’s park system went back on the chopping block.

School is right around the corner, and Valley Churches United Missions knows that having new school supplies can help start a student’s year on the right track.

A road resurfacing project began on Pine Flat Road in Bonny Doon last week and will continue for four days in August.

The Santa Cruz County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission recently endorsed licensing of tobacco retailers in unincorporated county areas.

Scotts Valley Unified School District mailed out letters to all district households announcing its 2009-10 free and reduced-priced meal program for students.

Verrerie Goods in Boulder Creek will host local author, Loretta Halter, who will read a portion of her new book, “A Voice for the Redwoods,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The store is at 13155 Highway 9, Ste. A, in downtown Boulder Creek.

A wildland fire that started early this afternoon in Bonny Doon was contained after burning a quarter-acre off of Pine Flat Road.

The Responsible Local Development political action committee identified and spoke to a Scotts Valley man who admitted to attacking the groups Web site in early July.