Baymonte Christian School and Scotts Valley High School seek participants for fun runs to help support technology and programming at the schools.

“I’ve been groomed to do this, like it’s my right livelihood. I see the big picture of connecting people to the land, both culturally and naturally,” said Daniel Williford, state interpreter for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, as we rambled alongside the San Lorenzo River.

In a previous column, I explained the various components of the Affordable Health Care Act. Now, I would like to give my perspective on this politically controversial plan.

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- Alexandra Funk was born at 4:03 p.m. Sept. 2, 2012 to Amber Lee Imberi and David Hamilton Funk of Santa Cruz. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

If I said stress-free holidays are possible, would you believe me? In reality, “stress-less” is achievable, and more honest.

When Warren Buffett takes action, investors should take notice.