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26 January 2012, 10:41 pm

Henry “Hank” Ahrens, 81, passed away Jan. 11, 2012. Hank was born Feb. 15, 1930 in Decatur, Ill. At the age of 18, he decided to join the Navy. After being discharged in 1950, he was called back a year later to take part in the Korean Conflict as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class aboard the U.S.S Helena.... Read More »

Monarch butterflies reign in Pismo Beach

26 January 2012, 6:01 pm

The country's largest concentration of monarch butterflies - some 23,000 at last count - has fluttered back to a eucalyptus grove near a Pismo State Beach campground. While docents lead daily tours through February,...... Read More »

Angelo Canepa, longtime auto dealer and son of Italian fishing family, dead at 94

23 January 2012, 6:40 pm

SANTA CRUZ — Angelo Canepa, the retired auto dealer and longtime civic leader who, as a scion of the humble Italian fishing community founded in Santa Cruz more than a century ago, grew to become one of the county's most prominent businessmen, died Jan.... Read More »

California Has 25% Fewer RNs per 100,000 Than U.S. Average, According to California Institute for Nursing & Health Care

23 January 2012, 4:41 pm

OAKLAND, CA-- - California averages 644 nurses per 100,000 persons, compared to the U.S. national average of 859 nurses per 100,000, according to a study that graded 23 California regions on their nurse ...... Read More »

Rob Owen Captures Romantic Bliss Within the Forever Present Moment

19 January 2012, 1:02 pm

“Another Breath” is the latest single release by singer/songwriter Rob Owen.Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 Take in “Another Breath” in 2012. Rob Owen captures romantic bliss within the forever present moment.If you believe the Mayan prediction, the countdown has begun to the apocaly... Read More »

'Open-source' robotic surgery platform going to top medical research labs

12 January 2012, 8:46 am

( University of California - Santa Cruz ) Robotics experts at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Washington have completed a set of seven advanced robotic surgery systems for use by major medical research laboratories throughout the United States.... Read More »

Hair Replacement Business, Charle a Hair Studio, Announces 2012 Expansion

10 January 2012, 8:17 am

Charle Dewitt began her hair replacement business three decades ago in the Bay Area and now has a southern california location as well. This year, daughter and business partner, Desiree Dewitt, will be opening a third site in Santa Cruz, CA. (PRWeb January 10, 2012) Read the full story at http://www... Read More »

iPhone MotionX(R)-GPS App Now Optimized for Skiing and Snowboarding

9 January 2012, 6:55 am

SANTA CRUZ, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 9, 2012) - Fullpower®-MotionX® today announced a major update to its MotionX-GPS App for iPhone and iPod touch that adds support for skiing and snowboarding.... Read More »

Santa Cruz Dance Classes at The International Academy of Dance Offers New Classes for 2012

7 January 2012, 12:08 am

Dance through the New Year and clear to the other side with the all-new dance programs from International Academy of Dance.Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2012 Dance through the New Year and clear to the other side with the all new listing from International Academy of Dance! The new Santa Cruz/W... Read More »

CheapestAutoInsurance.net Extends 20% Policy Discount Through the Month of January

4 January 2012, 12:07 am

The Cheapest Auto Insurance Network is extending their special holiday pricing of 20% off new car insurance policies through the month of January.Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2012 Studies have proven that no matter how inexpensive auto insurance might be, switching companies saves money, if fo... Read More »