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“The Red Cross celebrates these individuals not because they are extraordinary people, but because they are ordinary people like you and I that, in a moment of great need, made a brave and selfless decision that had extraordinary impact”

Local motorcycle builder on TV Local motorcycle builder Scott Long will appear on Country Music Televisions's reality bike-building show, "The Chopper Challenge." The first episodes featuring Long airs at 8:30 ... via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“The Red Cross celebrates these individuals”

Horses at risk for West Nile The county's agricultural commissioner is advising horse owners to have their animals vaccinated to protect against the West Nile virus. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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There has been a lot discussion about the future of journalism especially with the recent and significant changes affecting the local daily newspaper. via Aptos Times

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“It was a long wait but it's all worth it”

When the Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition purchased the Golden Torch RV Park in 2000, Minerva Muro knew it wouldn't be long before it was time for her to relocate her family - two kids and her husband. via The Mid-County Post

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“We've found dead rats in different stages of decomposition”

Contributed photos Greg Van Meter, in miner’s helmet, discovers a rat carcass on the job with Van Meter Home Performance Systems Take a philosophy major from UC Santa Cruz. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“Such a prize was never needed”

The prize goes to Roz Spafford Santa Cruzans know her best as a teacher and cultural journalist. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“This day has been a long time coming.”

Where there were once dozens of broken-down trailers, there are now 68 sparkling townhomes. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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A customer-appreciation celebration with 2.5-ounce ice cream scoops offered for 31 cents. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“Joe told Isabel that we'd all get together and do it again next year for her 100th!”

Contributed photo Neighbors helped Isabel Hamilton celebrate her 99th birthday with a clean-up-the-yard party Along with the wisdom of age come aches and pains that can interfere with daily pleasures. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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“I want people to feel good about the company and to see that it's something besides money we're working for”

A simple diagram can help identify areas of neglect. Illustration: Scott Roberts This circle diagram shows that there is too much focus on sales manager. via Remodeling Magazine

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