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Hotel occupancy down as summer season opens - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Hotel occupancy down as summer season opens - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
Then they realized they still have a job — they need to vacation." Ivy, who takes the lead in promoting tourism in the county, had hoped for a rebound in travel after last year's wildfires, which brought in firefighters but kept other visitors away in …
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Rispin fire probe slows as safety concerns inside mansion ruins ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Rispin fire probe slows as safety concerns inside mansion ruins … - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
Fire officials had wanted both an arson and a cadaver dog to search what remained of the mansion. So far, the building is too dangerous for that investigation to proceed. Monday, officials discussed the best way to stabilize the ruins and make it safe …

State helps truckers while industry sags - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

State helps truckers while industry sags - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
"We were already affected by the housing market," he said. "The relocation moving industry has slowed." The firm, in business in the area since 1928, has eight trucks that run on diesel fuel. Furlong said corporate work, serving the military and the …

After shelving original plans, library board eyes massive cuts - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

After shelving original plans, library board eyes massive cuts - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
The books and materials budget could be cut even further. And depending on the economy, that might not be enough to keep the system in the black. As a result of the expected cuts, "nobody is going to get the library service they've been used to having …

Sharon Hull, This Week in the Garden, May 30, 2009: Lots of garden ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Sharon Hull, This Week in the Garden, May 30, 2009: Lots of garden … - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
Susan Suddjian of Caeli Landscape Architecture will discuss gardening with California native plants. Fee: $25. 10 am-1 pm June 6. Blueberry tasting. Berries supplied by Dave Wilson Nursery, premier grower of fruit, nut and shade tree growers for the …

Organizers promise a howling good time at event for the visually ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Organizers promise a howling good time at event for the visually … - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
By Ramona Turner SCOTTS VALLEY — The fifth annual Woof to Woof is fast approaching and organizers are seeking more vendors, as well as Lassie look-alikes, for the June 6 event. "We will have John Provost, the actor, director and author who most people …

The revival of rhubarb - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

The revival of rhubarb - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
Aleta Watson is a former Mercury News food writer. Her food blog is skilletchronicles.com. Selection: Look for stems that are firm and crisp, not limp, pithy or stringy. Bright red color is not essential to flavor, but it makes any dish more appealing. …

Capitola declines to contribute toward tourism studies - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Capitola declines to contribute toward tourism studies - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
By JONDI GUMZ CAPITOLA — The county tourism organization had hoped Capitola would chip in $5000 toward two marketing studies that cost $55000, but city redevelopment officials said no Thursday night. Chairman Bob Begun and director Sam Storey were in …

Veterinary science class teaches altruism - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Veterinary science class teaches altruism - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
By Cathy Kelly Deanna Poulos and Kelci Lyon team up to wash this little dog in the ROP Veterinary Science class at Soquel High Friday. SOQUEL — Dogs are a teacher's best friend in a Soquel High classroom where students explore the world of working …

Watsonville considers $1.2 million interest-free loan - Santa Cruz Sentinel border=

Watsonville considers $1.2 million interest-free loan - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
But some on the council are asking whether it's worth loaning the money free of interest given that on the open market 29 of the 36 three-bedroom units now rent at less than redevelopment housing restrictions would allow. Only seven units would get a …