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After recently stepping down from two years as the city’s mayor and passing the gavel to Mayor Jim Reed, I think this is a good time to reflect on where the city has been recently and where we’re going.

Good things to do in Scotts Valley

January 1, 2010

EDITOR,

Planning key for library survival

January 1, 2010

“May you live in interesting times” — a Chinese curse or a Western invention? While its origin is disputed, its meaning is quite applicable to our current state of affairs. Nowhere is this truer than for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

A memorable park visit

January 1, 2010

EDITOR,

Letter: City proceeds with legal threats in mind

December 23, 2009

EDITOR,

Commentary: Communication needed to ensure respect, safety

December 23, 2009

I am a San Lorenzo Valley resident. I’ve lived in Santa Cruz County for 18 years and have always felt safe here. Safe as a woman, as a Jew and as a lesbian, as well as safe in general.

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