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Arsonist Sets Cars On Fire

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Cover Story “Cement Ship” from page 1

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Community News

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Community News

Take Aways: Art to Go! January 13 - February 14, 2016

2016 Calendar of Exhibits

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Community News

A Federal Visitor with a Rural Mission

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Community News

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Scotts Valley 4-H encourages you to

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February 13 & 14 Santa Cruz Chamber Players is supported the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County. Santa pleasing; Soothing for souls and for hearts

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Community News

Dominican Hospital Earns $200k Grant

From left: Christine Sippl, senior director of programs & strategic partnerships at Encompass Community Services; Phil Kramer, interim executive director of the Homeless Services Center; Martina O’Sullivan, director for community engagement at Dominican Hospital; Mary Lou Goeke, executive director for United Way of Santa Cruz County; Ana Ventura Phares, Dominican Hospital board member; Ji Im, director for community & population health at Dignity Health.

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Local Sports

LAG Football Regional Champs: Aptos!

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Aptos Chamber of Commerce

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