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ThePostSCCounty

  1. State senate seat politics could cost Santa Cruz County, elections head says. See story at thepost.us.com
  2. Capitola taps Goldstein as city manager. City Council approval likely 1/28 for Jamie Goldstein, current community development director.
  3. Brunette found guilty on all nine counts of dog neglect. Will await Jan. 22 sentencing in jail, facing four years. See thepost.us.com
  4. Valley need for food outstrips supplies.Donations of food, money being collected through Nov. 24. Details thepost.us.com
  5. Capitola City Manager Richard Hill announces plan to retire July 2010.
  6. No charges filed in SV theft of football fundraising money. DA’s office says insufficient evidence.
  7. Scotts Valley commute accident sends two high school students to hospitals. See more at thepost.us.com
  8. Recall effort halted. Capitola residents trying to recall council member Kirby Nicol ceased their efforts, citing contentious politics.
  9. County planning director Tom Burns and both of the department’s assistant directors have announced plans to retire.
  10. Begonia Festival winners are now posted on www.mcpost.com
  11. Fire: Growth slowed as wind died. Expected to resume today & push flames toward Bonny Doon. 4,170 acres, 5% contained, 2 structures damaged.
  12. The latest Post is online now at www.mcpost.com!
  13. Aggressive shark leads to beach closures.
  14. The latest edition of The Post is online now! www.mcpost.com
  15. Lawsuit filed against county for Seacliff rezoning. County leaders on vacation.
  16. Santa Cruz County supervisor Mark Stone completed his swim across the English Channel, finishing in 12 hours, 56 minutes and 21 seconds.
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