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Some doubted this small agency serving Aptos, La Selva Beach, Opal Cliffs, Rio Del Mar, Seascape, Soquel, and parts of Capitola could pull off this big a project, but yes, indeed, on Oct. 3, the Soquel Creek Water District unveiled its completed $180 million water purification center. Full Story page 6
Measure Q Campaign Fundraising Full Story page 8
State of PVUSD: My Takeaways By Jondi Gumz
Putnam County Spelling Bee at Aptos High By Mercy Nigh
A student at Watsonville High submitted the winner — anonymously. Even Superintendent Heather Contreras does not who should get the credit. She imagines this student talking to their parents, explaining this is my idea. ... continues on page 4
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Aptos High School Drama production proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Full Story page 25
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