"Martina Castro was the first woman in California to apply for a Spanish land grant, becoming the county's largest landholder," writes Ross Eric Gibson. "She ended up with two grants, Soquel in 1833 and the Augmentation in 1844, reaching from the bay to Loma Prieta Peak, totaling 34,470 acres. Her brother-in-law Francisco Rodriguez followed her lead, gaining Rancho Rodeo in 1834."
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IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, SEVERAL POWER OUTAGES ARE AFFECTING RESIDENTS IN THE MOUNTAINS.
• Over 2,400 customers have been affected in Felton and points as far south as Glengarry Road; along Felton Empire Road, portions of Empire Grade and as far East as Graham Hill Road at Lockwood
• Over 180 customers along Lower Highway 236 lost their electricity shortly before 7 AM; estimated time restoration is 12:45PM.
• ONLY 10 PG&E CUSTOMERS ARE AFFECTED UP RYDER ROAD IN SCOTTS VALLEY; restoration time is 10 AM.
• OVER 60 CUSTOMERS UP LAUREL GLEN ROAD; 3PM estimated restoration time.