"The Pacific Garden Mall opened in 1969 as a National Trust Downtown Historic District, with umbrella protections for its landmarks," writes columnist Ross Eric Gibson. "Yet it appears Santa Cruz didn't know how to use these protections, as the Cooper Street courthouse almost became a parking lot, until Max Walden bought it in 1972, creating the Cooper House."
"In the State Assembly, Democrats hold a 62-18 advantage over Republicans," writes the Editorial Board. "Three Democratic incumbents – Gail Pellerin, Robert Rivas and Dawn Addis – representing parts of Santa Cruz County in their districts should be reelected."
Former Cabrillo College volleyball standout-turned-coach Kelsee Montagna was named women's volleyball coach at NCAA Division II Fresno Pacific University on Thursday.
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Clayton Andrews, a 27-year-old Cabrillo College alum, was traded to the New York Yankees and added to their 40-man roster on Wednesday.