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Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency-room visits for those older than 65. The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than men. Falls are also the leading cause of death from injury among the elderly. Almost 10,000 deaths in older Americans are associated with falls every year.

Mountain Community Theater, based out of Park Hall in Ben Lomond, will perform a preview of their upcoming show, Duets of Broadway III, at the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival this weekend.

Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley

Local rock bands and businesses will unite at the third annual Lodge-A-Palooza on Saturday, Aug. 1. This one-of-a-kind rock show will be at the Brookdale Inn and Spa at 11570 Highway 9.

Within a short drive for most of us, there are some hot bites in the water right now. Most of the action is coming from the ocean, and Santa Cruz is at the top of the charts, with albacore, halibut, striped bass, rock fish, ling cod and even thresher sharks.

Lisa Yee, 27, has been named Santa Cruz County’s Dispatcher of the Year after serving at the local 9-1-1 center since 2004.