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Business Digest: July 20, 2011Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:51AMAPTOS Job support groups meet Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan.

Chi Pants guy hopes third time's the charmWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:51AMSANTA CRUZ -- The man who sold 600,000 pairs of Chi Pants is bringing them back. It's the third time around for Laury Ostrow, 62, who pioneered the pants in 1984 with extra fabric hidden in the crotch for extra comfort.

Scotts Valley to discuss waiving impact fees for Bay Photo as incentiveWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:51AMSCOTTS VALLEY -- Bay Photo is already in escrow to purchase Seagate Technology's property on Disc Drive, but just to make sure the move happens, city leaders are offering some extra incentives.

Cops and Courts: July 20, 2011Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:49AMSANTA CRUZ Most Wanted' man evades police Santa Cruz police spotted a 19-year-old on the county's Most Wanted list Monday night and asked nearby residents to stay put for about 10 minutes while they searched for him, police reported.

Santa Cruz actor takes big step with film role: Peter Kepler to appear in movie about SF porn industryWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:49AMAPTOS -- Santa Cruz County is a long way from Hollywood -- a little less than 300 miles as the comic-book superhero flies.

Two rescues near remote beach demonstrate ongoing danger: Men saved in back-to-back incidents this weekWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:48AMDAVENPORT -- Lifeguards rescued two men in two days who were trapped in the water at the bottom of rocky cliffs south of Davenport.

Scotts Valley considers two-tier pension system: New employees would be required to pay into plansWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:48AMSCOTTS VALLEY -- City leaders and union officials are continuing labor talks that could lead to a two-tier pension system for new employees, bumping up retirement eligibility and requiring them to contribute to their pension plans.

Grandson of Malcolm X disputes new book on the Muslim leaderWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:47AMSANTA CRUZ -- Hajj Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of Malcolm X, visited Santa Cruz on Tuesday to talk about politics, prison treatment, the uprising in Libya and the legacy of his grandfather.

Mild weather to hang around for the weekendWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:47AMSANTA CRUZ -- Foggy mornings and evenings mixed with warm and sunny afternoons means the Santa Cruz area is in the heart of summer.