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December 1, 2025 • Vol 34 No. 23
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Santa to Visit Aptos Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
John Hibble of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce has been practicing his bagpipes, getting ready for the annual Holiday Market & Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6. Hibble plays the pipes every year, a Christmas tradition. “It’s an honor playing for the community,” he said. “I first started playing in high school, and then when I joined the Navy, my brother gave me a really good set of pipes.” Full Story page 8
PVUSD Considers Big Budget Cuts Full Story page 7
Lynne Hummer interacts with Melody, a rescue horse, at Beyond Liberty in La Selva Beach on Nov. 23.
At Peace in the Pasture
Missing Utah Woman Found Safe
Horses Teach Presence at Beyond Liberty
By Jon Chown Angel Batt, owner of Beyond Liberty horse sanctuary, invites people into her ranch for a variety of activities to learn about the creatures and experience them. This morning, she was having a discussion about the ranch with volunteers and others interested in learning more. ... continues on page 4
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The two horses seemingly took little notice as a small group of people sat in a circle across the pasture at Beyond Liberty horse sanctuary. They continued to munch on long green blades of grass while the eight people chatted, keeping an eye out, but seeing not to care much.
Few details have been released, but missing Utah woman Danielle Staley is safe. It was the 35-year-old woman’s first-time visiting Santa Cruz County. She disappeared after a late-night bonfire near Rio Del Mar Beach on Nov. 6. Full Story page 6
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