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There are species of cactus that grow all over North and South America and have been naturalized in Africa, Asia and Australia.

The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County presented Miranda Aubry and Paris Shewfelt, both graduating seniors from SLV High School, with the Democratic Ideals Award for Outstanding Youth. The award recognizes students for civic mindedness, engagement and future civic aspirations. Aubry has worked to promote fairness and break down barriers between groups, as well as focusing on education about civic issues. Shewfelt has advocated for the environment and addressing the epidemic of gun violence.

Horse Sense Education and Advocacy Nonprofit (HSNP) presented its Diamond Heart fundraiser dinner at Scapazzi’s Italian Cuisine on Oct. 12. Aimed at building connections and partnerships between horses and humans that empower and enrich lives, HSNP is a verified, 501(c)3 certified nonprofit based in Felton. Over...

Back-to-School winner! Bay Photo has selected Collin Donagher  of Scotts Valley as the winner of the 2017 Bay Photo Back to School Photo contest! Collin, a first grader at Ocean Grove Charter, will receive an 8x10 Dream Print mounted on a Bamboo panel. This photo was taken by his mom, Kim Pinard. 

The San Lorenzo River crested at 24 feet just before Christmas and now flows with ease through the valley. The river flows have been high, but the water color is clear and the flow is healthy. And the big rains of December brought large steelhead from Central to Northern California.