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Unspeakable tragedy has descended upon Newtown, Conn., and our nation is left once again pondering the aftermath of a senseless school shooting. Parents and students are understandably shaken, while police and school officials review their emergency protocols and ask “Are we doing enough?”

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

Ryson Jude Moore was born at 9:01 p.m. Dec. 9, 2012, to Alyson Joy (Ledet) and Ryan Paul Moore of Scotts Valley. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz.

As wonderful as the holiday season can be, social events, shopping, home decorations and many other holiday activities can really stress us out.