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Deputies to remove illegal campsites, trash
Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies plan to clean up illegal campsites around Mount Hermon and Graham Hill roads on Thursday.
Sgt. John Habermehl said there has been criminal activity and drug use at the camps, which are under bridges and border private property. Deputies recently posted notices to vacate the areas.
Authorities plan to remove garbage at the sites from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
SANTA CRUZ
Top elections assistant named
Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin has appointed Tricia Webber to serve as assistant county clerk, the county announced this week.
Webber steps into a previously unfilled role, and has worked in numerous areas with the office, including overseeing a post-election audit program. In 2008 she was recognized by the county for outstanding management of the November 2008 election.
Webber has a bachelor's degree in international business from Fresno State and is a former Santa Cruz County teacher. She also co-chairs a state credential program for election officials, and is a member of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials, working on several of the group's subcommittees.
APTOS
Mystery checks in Thursday
Cabrillo Theatre Arts instructor
The Rio Sands community room will be transformed into the captain's cocktail reception aboard the cruise ship "Mystery of the Seas." There will be a no-host bar, food from Kiss Catering, business networking, and a prize, a $75 gift certificate to Cafe Rio. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Reservations are appreciated at 831-688-1467 or meggie@aptoschamber.com.
SANTA CRUZ
Tie the knot on Valentine's Day
Wedding bells will ring at the Santa Cruz County Government Center on Valentine's Day when the county's deputy marriage commissioners will perform civil marriage ceremonies throughout the day and evening.
The cost is $100.
A valid marriage license prior to the scheduled ceremony and at least one witness are required.
Each couple may have no more than 15 guests.
Ceremonies will be broadcast live on the Internet via the county's "WedCam" on the County Clerk's website at
To reserve a time, call 831-454-2060.
WATSONVILLE
Hazardous waste accepted
City residents can drop off household hazardous waste 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the second Saturday of each month at the waste and recycling facility at 320 Harvest Drive.
Household products containing hazardous waste, typically labeled with words such as danger, caution, poison, flammable or corrosive, are not allowed in garbage or recycling containers or carts. It also is illegal to pour wastes into the ground or storm drains.
State law limits the amount transported at one time to 15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds of solid material.
For information, call 831-768-3133.
Soquel
Seminar targets personal safety
Sanford's Martial Arts will host a free personal safety seminar 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 4626 Soquel Drive.
The event will focus on practical self-defense and awareness skills for adults with no martial arts experience.
The seminar is open to participants age 16 and older. Please wear comfortable clothing. To reserve a spot, call 831-475-9676 or go to www.sanfordkarate.com.
SANTA CRUZ
Nominations due for NEXTies
Santa Cruz NEXT is accepting nominations for the 2013 NEXTie Awards honoring trailblazers and innovators. Nomination forms are available at santacruznext.org/2013-nexties-nomination-form, and requested by Feb. 15.
The awards will be presented May 11 at Hotel Paradox. Previous winners include Jacob Martinez, project director of Watsonville Tecnologia-Educacion-Comunidad; Doron Comerchero, founder of Food What; and Analicia Cube, co-founder of Take Back Santa Cruz.
SOQUEL
Applications due next week for general manager position
The deadline is Feb. 15 to apply for the general manager position with the Soquel Creek Water District.
Laura Brown, who previously held the position, took an indefinite medical leave of absence last spring, and the role has been filled on an interim basis by Taj Dufour, the district's chief engineer.
For a job description, visit www.soquelcreekwater.org and click on the "About Us" tab.
For information, call 408-399-4424 or email jobs@averyassoc.net.
