Street Smarts: Learn to be a defensive driver on a race track

07/18/11 Would you want your teenager to learn how to drive on a race track? Introducing National Auto Sport Association of Northern California, which offers daylong driving courses aimed at teaching teenage drivers and their parents how to handle their cars when things go wrong on the road.

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LITTLE LEAGUE UPDATE: Majors, 11s softball All-Stars advance to Nor Cal title games

07/18/11 In their closest result so far this postseason, the Gilroy Little League Majors softball All-Stars showcased their ability to adjust to the varying circumstances with a 5-1 victory over Consumes River on Sunday, moving to 4-0 for the tournament and advancing into tonight's Northern California regional championship game in Rio Linda. The locals will take the field against Peachbowl for the right ...

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Tennis: Doubles loss for Sitak

07/17/11 New Zealand's Artem Sitak and his American doubles partner, Nick Monroe, have been beaten in the semifinals of Aptos Challenger tennis tournament in California today.Sitak and Monroe were beaten by the top seeded Australian pair...

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Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir: Chronicle recommends

07/17/11 Here are the top picks from our recent tasting: 2008 Cinnabar Lester Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir ($35; 14.5% alcohol): A stylish, nervy take from a vineyard near Aptos farmed by viticulturist Prudie...

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Celebrations, July 17, 2011: Lang-Smith, Hoover-Hackett, Murphy-Keithly, Fuchser-Esteban, Walsh-Evans

07/17/11 Lang-Smith Meghan Lang and Tim Smith were married June 11 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. Meghan Lang is a resident of San Francisco.

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Gould and Wells successfully defend cross-country national titles

07/17/11 Georgia Gould successfully defended her pro womenandrsquo;s cross country national title in front of her hometown crowd on day three of the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships on Saturday. Todd Wells also maintained his Stars-and-Stripes jersey after an impressive showing at Sun Valley Resort in Ketchum, Idaho.

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A new geography for Santa Cruz Mountains wine

07/17/11 Let us return once again to the Santa Cruz Mountains, with geography on the brain. Sprawling and sparsely planted, from Woodside to Watsonville, this region has been subject to the occasional dose of fame, usually...

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Tennis: Venus knocked out in California

07/16/11 New Zealand's number one men's tennis player Michael Venus exited the Aptos Challenger tournament at the quarterfinals stage in California today after being beaten in straight sets by the top seed Russian Igor Kunitsyn.Venus lost...

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Back Burner, July 13, 2011: Summer farm stand opens at Alladin's Nursery

07/13/11 Summer farm stand opens at Alladin Nursery Alladin's Nursery is now hosting a farm stand noon to 5:30 p.

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'If you needed a job done in the community, you'd ask Bud'

07/12/11 Bud Sullivan, left, poses with his children, Stacey Heminger, right, and Michael Sullivan. Bud Sullivan served on the Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees for 27 years until 1996. He died on July 3 at the age of 77. (Courtesy photograph)

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Name Dropping, July 10, 2011: May the Schwartz be with you

07/10/11 Dana and Forrest announced their wedding engagement two years ago. Forrest's grandmother, Rhodina Schwartz, definitely wanted to attend the wedding.

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Faith Digest, July 10, 2011: Messiah Lutheran offers summer art program

07/09/11 Messiah Lutheran offers summer art program Messiah Lutheran Church in Santa Cruz is offering a Creative Arts Summer Enrichment Program Aug.

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As You See It: July 7, 2011

07/07/11 Eliminate lead Recent reports of California condors returning to the San Francisco Bay Area after a 100-year absence are encouraging.

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Back Burner, July 6, 2011: Malone's Grill celebrates wine-down Wednesday

07/06/11 Aptos market celebrates fondue for Bastille Day The Aptos Farmers Market is celebrating Bastille Day by sharing some new ideas for a classic French dish: fondue.

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Name Dropping, July 3, 2011: Rock 'n' roll in the Golden Age

07/03/11 Residents at Golden Age Convalescent Center and Santa Cruz Skilled Nursing Center recently got a visit from Elvis, thanks to Elvis impersonators George McCullough and Mike McLaughlin.

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Athlete-Activist Jonathon Prince to Embark on 795-Mile "California Dreams" Run, Seeks to Empower Dreamers Worldwide ...

07/01/11 On July 4, celebrated runner and activist Jonathon Prince will embark on "California Dreams," a 60-day, 795-mile solo run invoking the spirit of positive change. ? "Dreams" will mark the fourth major run for Prince, whose previous cross-country efforts were lauded for their innovative approach to cause marketing.

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Local Roundup: SC National rolls in 11-12s All-Star game

06/30/11 Brandon Anders shined at the plate, pitched and got the win as Santa Cruz National beat San Juan Aromas 14-5 in the District 39 11-12 All-Stars tournament at Watsonville American Little League on Wednesday.

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California declares quarantine for grapevine moth in large area of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz counties

06/29/11 State and federal agricultural officials have declared an 87-square-mile quarantine zone in parts of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties after catching two European grapevine moths in traps in the Aptos area.

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Beer the local bevvy of choice come July: Three beer festivals on tap

06/29/11 SANTA CRUZ -- Santa Cruz County beer lovers hit a July trifecta. Three craft beer festivals are on tap locally that will bring together some of the best ales, lagers, stouts and hybrids being brewed both in Santa Cruz County and across the country.

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Back Burner, June 29, 2011: Pono Hawaiian Grill opens inside Cypress Lounge

06/29/11 Pono Hawaiian Grill opens inside Cypress Lounge There's a new Hawaiian grill in town: Pono Hawaiian Grille opened June 3 inside Cypress Lounge, 120 Union St.

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