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Browsing Local History Articles by " Santa Cruz City Water Department "
History of the Santa Cruz City Water Department, by
Santa Cruz City Water Department
"For Santa Cruz, the beginning of water supply development took place in 1792 when the Padres of the Mission Santa ... [Read more]
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When the grand jury convened in early February, 1860, an indictment for assault with a deadly weapon was found against him. The Lorenzana family hired the redoubtable Joe Skirm to represent Faustino in court. The flamboyant attorney picked apart the indictment, claiming that when it was drawn up ..." [More]
Excerpted from "Charole"-- Part 2 by Phil Reader
