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November 3, 2005
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New Almaden Valley Counseling Service executive director finds career-defining opportunity—and big shoes to fill
By Kymberli W. Brady
Staff Writer
He’s young, single, loves surfing and yoga, hangs out with homeless people and musicians, and lives on top of the Border’s Bookstore in Santa Cruz.
That’s not exactly what you’d expect to find on the resumé of the new executive director at Almaden Valley Counseling Service, but Matt Osment also has an impressive history in the mental health field.
Although he’s only 39 years old, he says he has pretty much seen it all. More importantly, he’s got his finger on the pulse of the agency’s mission and the importance of Read more...
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| Higher than normal voter turnout expected in special initiative election
Almaden Valley voters get ready for the polls next week
By Sheila Sanchez
Staff Writer
Eight statewide ballot initiatives dealing with a slate of controversial issues—ranging from teacher tenure to reproductive rights—will return voters to the polls during a special election on Nov. 8.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially endorsed Propositions 74, 75, 76 and 77, dealing with teacher ten-ure, the use of union dues for political purposes, state Read more...
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