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Oppose the SLV Water Rate Increase

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Bob Fultz It’s important that the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLWVD) community submit Protest Ballots against the current proposed rate increase because ratepayers deserve a much better plan. I’m a member of the Board of directors but I’m speaking only for myself in this article. My objective is to ensure that our community has ALL the information it… Read More

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Support the SLV Water Rate Increase

February 9, 2024February 10, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson and Jim Mosher Friends of San Lorenzo Valley Water (FSLVW) supports the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) rate increase proposal. We understand why some of our fellow SLV residents are unhappy about this increase, but we still believe that the proposed new rate structure is in our collective best interest. To be clear, we believe that… Read More

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Supervisor McPherson’s Retirement Opens Space for SLV Community Forum

October 12, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comcommunity council, community forum0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Recently, Supervisor McPherson announced his decision to retire from public life. Bruce McPherson’s entire adult life has been dedicated, in one way or another, to the people of Santa Cruz County and there is much for which to be grateful. McPherson was an early adopter of the concept of “Community Choice” when it came to our community’s… Read More

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Unveiling Concerns: Valley Women’s Club’s Take on the Proposed Pump Track

September 18, 2023September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Addressing Community Concerns: Our Letter to the Supervisor We want to bring your attention to an important matter at the heart of community well-being. The Valley Women’s Club has taken a step forward by addressing their concerns in a heartfelt letter to Supervisor Bruce McPherson, shedding light on the proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park. Our focus is… Read More

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The Roots of the Roots

May 14, 2023August 15, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Dorice Ann Have you noticed the giant redwood root ball that mysteriously showed up on the beach along the Boardwalk? If you happen to be wondering where it came from, I have a story for you. I have lived in a small cabin in Boulder Creek since 1993. Among my favorite features of the property when I first arrived… Read More

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Commentary: The Power of Unity

April 4, 2023April 22, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Christopher Bradford In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the San Lorenzo Vallery is more than just a series of picturesque towns — it’s a symbol of resilience, unity, and the power of community. When the CZU Lightning Complex fires tore through our region in August 2020, destroying 911 homes and displacing those families, it would have been… Read More

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Commentary: Reimagining Big Basin Project Stakeholder Recommendations

March 6, 2022March 11, 2022 slvpost.comBig Basin0 comment

By Jesus Beltran To: Will Fourt, Senior Project Planner, Reimagining Big Basin Project Hi Will, My name is Jesus Beltran and I have lived a few miles from the old Big Basin Redwoods State Park headquarters since 2017. I used to visit the Park on an almost weekly basis, logging hundreds of miles on its fire roads on my mountain… Read More

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Commentary: A Day in the Life of a Public School Teacher in Santa Cruz County During COVID – The New Normal

February 3, 2022February 11, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Dear Old Normal, I miss the comfort you brought me knowing my days would follow a usual schedule in a predictable fashion. And while I know change is the only certain thing, I did appreciate all the stability, predictability, and consistent planning you allowed me as a teacher when times were normal. I understand we may not be seeing you… Read More

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Why are So Many Frustrated with Local Government?

January 11, 2022January 18, 2022 slvpost.comgovernment0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Stay with me. I promise to end this on a hopeful note. You probably overheard similar sentiments at holiday parties and family gatherings this past year – people groaning at any mention of Congress or scoffing at the ineptitude of local policy makers. Apathy is an adversary that we will need to expel in 2022 – there… Read More

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2021: So Much Happened. What Got Done?

December 16, 2021December 21, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

I like the finality of a year-end wrap-up. But some years can’t be wrapped up neatly with a bow. Making measurable progress means setting some goals. The last time San Lorenzo Valley did that in a formal way was during the development of Village Design Plans for the Valley’s towns back in the late 1980s and early ‘90s. To understand… Read More