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Kiwanis of the Valleys

Scotts Valley voted last month to spend $35 million on its public schools with a goal of maintaining the district’s excellent record of sending 97 percent of its students to college.

Kiley Rose Garcia, a 6-pound, 13-ounce girl, was born to Trinity Lynn (Kay) and Freddy Omar Garcia of Felton at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. She was born at 2:40 a.m. on July 20, 2014.

Leaving town for a summer vacation with the family?

According to a recent public health alert, California is experiencing an epidemic of pertussis, with over 5,000 cases reported this year.

Gunner Michael Donohue, a 7-pound, 6-ounce boy, was born to Megan Lenore (Russell) and Schyler Prescott Donohue of Ben Lomond at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He was born at 8:28 p.m. on June 25, 2014.