(9:30) Santa Cruz: Former member of the Santa Cruz county board of supervisors Jan Beautz who spent 20 years in office representing Live Oak, Soquel, and the Summit, died on Friday at the age of 70. During her time in office from 1989 to 2009 Beautz oversaw the creation of the swim center, the Live Oak Library, and the animal shelter. A moment of silence was held for Beautz’s by her successor John Leopold at the Santa Cruz County board meeting Yesterday. A local memorial will be announced at a later date.
