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Estrada Ranch: 1,205 Acres Protected
On March 25, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County announced that the Estrada Ranch — 1,205 mountainous acres in the heart of the Pajaro Hills in Santa Cruz County — has been protected in perpetuity through a conservation easement. Full Story page 10
Central Fire Chief to Retire Full Story page 30
Aptos High: Dr. AHS Out
Mar Vista Elementary Expands to Grade 8
By Jondi Gumz Alison Hanks-Sloan, principal of Aptos High School for almost three years, is being reassigned, and parents and teachers are not happy about it. In a petition on Change.org, parents say, “Dr AHS has led the school with grace, passion and strength. She’s been an unwavering support for all who come in contact with
her. This would be a devastating loss for the Aptos High Community.” So far, 600 people have signed the petition. They are asking Dr. Heather Contreras, superintendent of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District since May, to reverse her decision. ... continues on page 4
With 80% voting in favor, Mar Vista Elementary School will become a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade (TK-8) school in 2025-26. The Pajaro Valley Unified School District made the announcement March 26. Full Story page 22
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