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Cover Valencia does it Again! by Edita McQuary 5 7 8 9 10
Community News National Adoption Month by Edita McQuary A Guide To Smart Giving by Raymon Cancino Dominican Welcomes New Physician & Physician Assistant Christmas with the Chorale
Educational Foundation Christmas Tree Lot 11 31st Annual Lighted Boat Parade – Launching the Holiday Season Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. 13 Family Traditions – Enjoying the Classic Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ by Karen Conley 14 Organic Grower New President of SC County Farm Bureau 16 Senior Driver Safety Program 17 SC Public Libraries Hold TECH Teach-Ins 18 California Foundation Awards $11,000 Grant to SCCHC 19 Voters Saying ‘Yes!’ to Measure D 21 Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair 23 Letter from Germany by Edita McQuary 24 Marijuana Regulations 15
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#OMMUNITY #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT ˆ Pages 28 – 29 -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page ˆ Your December Horoscope
Featured Columnists 20 Leptospirosis: Important Facts for Every Dog Owner Mitchener 25 Water Wisdom – Soquel’s ‘Pure Water’ – Groundwater Replenishment Project seeks public input by Melanie Mow Schumacher 26 Saying Goodbye by Mike Conrad 26 Ask SCORE: A Monthly Column of Information for Small Business 27 The Creative Life by Jessica Johnson – Interview with Jessica Johnson 30 Road Improvements Coming to Aptos Village by Zach Friend 31 On Change – And Persistence by Willy Elliott-McCrea 3##!3 &EATURED 0ET s Page ˆ RINGO: Would love to entertain you!
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460 CAMINO AL BARRANCO LA SELVA BEACH Offered at $1,249,000 Classic single level 4-BR, 3-BA ranch meets modern contemporary on park like 17,000+ sq. ft. parcel in highly desired gated community of Los Barrancos. Enjoy the lush coastal forest setting walking distance to miles of white sand beaches stretching from La Selva Beach to Rio Del Mar. With soaring ceilings, beautifully updated kitchen, wall of glass living room and spacious master suite this home offers a refined take on the classic ranch style home.
MIKE O’BOY
(831) 332-3951 CalBRE # 01225575
2760 PLACER STREET SANTA CRUZ Offered at $1,495,000
Island Style at Pleasure Point 3-BR, 3-BA..10 years new and meticulously crafted from head to toe, this home epitomizes the Santa Cruz beach lifestyle. Relax in the lush palm lined private yard with outdoor spa, shower & casita. Open great room layout with fireplace and abundant natural light. Custom mahogany solid wood doors and craftsman finish work, radiant heating system, abundant use of high end stone and tile. Large basement with bonus/ storage room. Come live the good life steps to the surf and sand!
MIKE O’BOY
(831) 332-3951 CalBRE # 01225575
0 MOREHOUSE DRIVE LA SELVA BEACH Offered at $225,000 Great 1/4 acre buildable lot within walking distance to Manresa Beach in La Selva Beach. This lot has end of the road privacy, surveyed and septic system ready to be completed. Opportunity for investor or to build that special home.
CHERI NILSSON
(831) 239-5289 CalBRE # 01295788
1313 VIA TORNASOL APTOS Offered at $729,000 Beautiful corner 2 bedroom 2 bath town home behind the security gate in Colony 2 development. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, privacy and it has access to the beach through a gated access. New carpet and freshly painted interior along with new window blinds. Don’t miss this one!
STEVE BYRD
(831) 251-1985 CalBRE # 00520864
S E R E N O G R O U P R E A L E S TAT E
3 35 SP RE CK ELS DR IV E SUI TE H, AP TOS (8 31) 66 1-5 600
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facebook.com/serenogroup twitter.com/serenogroup This information was supplied by reliable sources. Sales Associate believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. Buyer should verify school enrollment. Sereno Group CalBRE # 01519580.
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