

Anza Valley monument complete
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The Anza Valley monument is finally complete on the east side of town on Highway 371. Anza has scheduled an unveiling 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the sign. Supervisor Stone as well as all the people who volunteered time and materials to make this project a reality will be there. Photo from Cindy Barker, Anza Valley MAC secretary

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