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Community briefs, Nov. 7: Elks Lodge holding holiday event

Community briefs, Nov. 7, 2017

Folk art exhibit to benefit Botswana’s San Bushman

The colorful folk art of the San Bushman, an indigenous tribe in Botswana, is the focus of an exhibition and auction taking place Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St. in Santa Cruz.

PHOTO: Freedom Rotary installs benches at school

Freedom Rotary Club completed its community service project Saturday at Linscott Charter School.

Animal rescue organization asks for community support

On Oct. 12, three abandoned puppies were found in the parking lot of a Watsonville church. They had been trapped in a travel carrier for an undetermined amount of time, becoming thin and malnourished, even having to eat their own feces to survive.

Kaiser staffer rescues driver from burning car

On his drive to work one recent morning south on Highway 17, Chris Amos, an orthopedic technician at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Cruz County, witnessed a head-on collision of a motorcycle and a car.

Watsonville Police to display suspected stolen items

Watsonville Police are hoping they can reunite hundreds of stolen items with their owners during a public viewing on Nov. 14.

Community briefs, Nov. 4: ‘Cheers and Beers’ benefits Omega Nu

Community briefs, Nov. 4, 2017

‘Drive for Schools’ sets fundraising record 

Drive for Schools broke all previous sales records this year, bringing in $714,588 for 85 local schools.

PHOTO: Second Harvest kicks off holiday food drive

Jess Brown and Martina O'Sullivan take the stage at the "Be a Hunger Hero" kickoff event for Second Harvest Food Bank's Holiday Food & Fund Drive 2017.

Community briefs, Nov. 2: Public invited to help fill sandbags

Community briefs, Nov. 2, 2017
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12...