The three local school districts were hit much harder than Sonoita Elgin Fire District. Officials estimate about 20% of the losses will be recouped.
Marion Vendituoli
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Volunteers Serve Up Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Fairgrounds
Residents gathered at the Fairgrounds to eat with friends, watch football and socialize. Over 175 dinners were served by 24 volunteers.
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School Board Approves Four-Day Week for Elgin SchoolÂ
The board voted 3-2 to decrease the school year from 180 days to 152, with no increase in school day length.
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Spirit World 100 Organizers Promote Eco-Business Growth
Local entrepreneurs Zander Ault and Heidi Rentz have made the region a top destination for gravel bike enthusiasts. Some longtime residents are not happy about it.
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New Supe Says He’s ‘Got a Lot to Learn’
Incoming Santa Cruz County District 3 Supervisor John Fanning sat down with the PRT to share his thoughts about the issues he will be facing when he takes office in January.
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Scenes From the 22nd Annual Patagonia Art Walk
Janelle Starr displays her paintings, cards and gifts outside the Patagonia Lumber Co. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Saul Lieberman stands in front of some of his art created out of found objects. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Sabrina Howell shares a laugh with a customer buying some lavender products from her Elgin farm. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Livia Pontuel […]
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Civil Case Moves Forward Against Former Treasurer, Criminal Charges Not Yet Filed
While the FBI continues its criminal investigation into Liz Gutfahr’s alleged embezzlement of $39 million, Santa Cruz County has seized more than $10 million in assets from Gutfahr family members through a civil case.
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The PRT Needs You!Â
November marks the beginning of the PRT’s annual fundraising campaign, when we ask readers to help us provide local news here in eastern Santa Cruz County.
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Two Patagonia School Boards See Vacancies
The Patagonia High School District Board has one empty seat, and the Patagonia Elementary School District Board has three. Superintendent Kenny Hayes would like to see the positions filled.
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Community Halloween Party at the Sonoita FairgroundsÂ
Five-year-old DeAnn S. won the costume contest for her age group at the Halloween party.