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🌱 Patch AM: How a Scotts Valley teen topped the field at Run by the Sea

And on the Scotts Valley Patch calendar - Santa Cruz Film Festival

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Scotts Valley teen topped the field at Run by the Sea

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot, temps: high: 95, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos surfer Isla Hardy, 16, wins Prime Series event at Steamer Lane (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley runner Vinson Fluegge, 17, claimed the 4K title at Santa Cruz's 12th annual Run by the Sea, topping a 92-runner field in 15:50. The same roundup highlights Aptos surfer Isla Hardy's big Prime Series win at Steamer Lane and strong showings from UC Santa Cruz men's and women's soccer teams.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Romantic Sunset at Santa Cruz last evening.
    More beautiful local Pictures on @topofthemountain on Instagram (Nextdoor Scotts Valley)
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    After having 3 tree trimming services over the years, none really that good or reasonable, I found a great one. He's honest, responsible, skilled… (Nextdoor Whispering Pines)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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