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Saturday Smiles: 1,370 Pounds of Crayons Donated; Animal Rescues; Saying Goodbye to Famous Bay Area Walrus
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Find out what's happening in Citrus Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Berkeley and UC Berkeley PD Torch Run
R.I.P. To The Much-Loved Movie Star Walrus ‘Sivuqaq’ At Six Flags
Family Day Trip? See Newly Preserved Historic Features Of Alcatraz
Get Your Youngsters To Love Their Vegetables
In Sonoma County: WIC Dental Days Celebrates 10,000 Preventive Dental Visits Since 2010
Quasi Modo Wins ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ Contest!
Group Devises Nice Way To Tell Your Neighbors They’re Water-Wasters
VIDEO INTERVIEW : “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” Stars and Director
Dixon Couple Compete in National Hot Dog Eating Contest on 4th of July
Walnut Creek’s Arts Association Gets $300K in Grants
Santa Cruz Co. Animal Shelter Drops ‘Owner Surrender’ Fees
A Special Place In Santa Cruz County: Where A Horse Is Your Therapist
New Leaf Partners with Ventana Surfboards & Supplies to Support Ocean Conservation
Love Is In The Air At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! ‘Teddy Bear’ Proposes
Photos: Pirate Camp Battle Upcoming in Los Gatos
Adults gain new job skills in unique Kaiser Permanente program
Grateful Dead Party In The Skies: Unbelievable Rainbow And An...Oops!
Photo screenshot courtesy Warren St. John from Grateful Dead Party In The Skies: Unbelievable Rainbow And An...Oops!
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