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In today's newscast, speed limits could come down on some rural state highways if a state bill passes. Plus, Santa Cruz County could lose more than 70 positions from its health services agency. Supervisors will hear budget proposals in their meeting today.
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By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.
