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San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Brief for Friday, July 12
Good morning! It’s July 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 90 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.
Notorious Santa Cruz serial killer denied parole in latest hearing
SANTA CRUZ — A state panel on Tuesday denied parole to convicted murderer Edmund Emil Kemper III, classified as one of Santa Cruz County’s notorious serial killers of the 1970s. Formerly of Aptos, Kemper, 75, is eligible for his next parole suitability hearing in seven years. Having been...
Quick Bites | New Leaf Community Markets provides updates on new locations, Envirotoken program
Thousands of community members voted for the latest set of nonprofit beneficiaries of New Leaf Community Markets’ Envirotoken program. Recipients for July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, include Santa Cruz SPCA, Center for Farmworker Families, and Teen Kitchen Project. Every time customers reuse a grocery bag at New Leaf, they receive a token worth 10 cents to direct to one of six organizations. Since the Envirotoken program was launched 31 years ago, New Leaf has donated over $1.2 million to nonprofits. For a list of each store’s beneficiaries, visit newleaf.com/community/envirotokens.
Santa Clara County Public Health warns residents of possible measles exposure in multiple counties
SAN JOSE (KRON) — Santa Cruz County Public Health and Santa Clara County Public Health are warning residents of measles exposure in the counties. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, said Santa Clara County health officials. Measles usually begins with a mild to moderate fever accompanied by cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes. People infected by […]
Highway 1 commuters, meet the ‘Whale Bridge’
From this moment forward, Santa Cruz County commuters of the present (and future) may have another handy place-name buzzword to separate locals from out-of-towners, much like the “Fishhook” and “over the hill.”. Are you ready for the “Whale Bridge”?. Well, it sure beats the “Highway...
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