Any music fan will tell you the value of having a bar — or several — in the community. Besides being generally safe, vibrant places to meet and socialize, they are often the only places where one can see live popular music.

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We’ve heard some say that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to close almost all of California’s state parks and beaches is just a negotiating ploy in the eternal budget battle. That had better be the case, because there are more than a few reasons why it could never work.

School will be out soon, and there are lots of fishing opportunities to be had. From camping trips to local spots, fresh- and saltwater fishing gets good in the summer.

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Scotts Valley Middle School wins golf championship

EDITOR,

Summer is the time for picnics and social gatherings. This brings about an increased chance of food poisoning — vomiting and/or diarrhea brought on by eating contaminated food.

The San Lorenzo Valley High softball team’s season ended May 28 in an 8-0 loss to Notre Dame of Belmont in the semifinals of the Division III Central Coast Section tournament.