We believe very strongly that merger with San Lorenzo Valley Water District is the best way forward for the health, safety, and financial well-being of the people of Lompico. We are also aware that we were each elected to this Board by voters who wish us — and expect us — to finalize the merger. We have done everything that we can to bring the issue to this point. Now it’s once again in the hands of the voters. We urge you to vote “yes” on Measure N.

Letter: Lompico, SLV water merger not in residents’ best interests

Lyra Carlene Aluffi, a 6-pound 15-ounce girl, was born to Mackenzie Fitz (Rickard) and Michael Louis Aluffi of Ben Lomond at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. She was born at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2015.

The gift of chocolate is often considered one of love and affection. Wrapping the true decadence of chocolate in a bundle of heart-healthy ingredients — with the special touch of something homemade — makes the following recipes treasures to behold.

“Are you pleasingly plump? Are you fat? When you go to the zoo, do the elephants throw YOU peanuts?” 

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