2019 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

It’s a Long Long Road, Son

December 30, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comObituaries0 comment

The Santa Cruz Mountains Remember Damdave Gillett December 30, 2019 By Julie Horner with Tiffany Gillett, Jessica Gullo, Jennifer Thompson, Elicia Burton, and Eric Burman The phone rang the morning of November 27, the day before Thanksgiving. The voice on the other end of the line was gravelly, fondly familiar, but the words were uncharacteristically hesitant and choked with emotion.… Read More

Music Valley People

Tending Toward the Bluesy – Damdave and the Left-Hand Band

November 9, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comlocalbands0 comment

By Julie Horner Looking out from the “fishbowl” at the Boulder Creek Brewery Outpost, heads close together in comfortable familiarity in the late afternoon light, Dave Gillett and I sipped our “usual” and went to town reminiscing about spirited times in old haunts around the San Lorenzo Valley. Known affectionately as “Damdave,” he is front-man singer-songwriter and guitar player for… Read More

Obituaries

San Lorenzo Valley Bids Farewell to Scott Peden

November 9, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comObituaries0 comment

By Matt Harris I first met Scott – it was 20-plus years ago – at the Loch Lomond Highland Games. He was playing his bagpipes and I had stopped to listen. Once he was done, I approached to ask him about his playing. We hit it off right away and pretty much spoke for three hours straight! I could tell… Read More

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Remembering Larry Hosford

November 9, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comObituaries0 comment

Legendary singer-songwriter and Salinas native, Larry Hosford, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2016 at the age of 73. A concert in Larry’s honor was held at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 pm. Christa Taylor is a retired KFAT DJ and music enthusiast who now lives in Aptos, CA. Read More

Local News Recreation

Felton Bike Park Controversy

November 9, 2019January 5, 2026 slvpost.comfelton, recreation0 comment

Since 2013, plans for the Central Coast’s first mountain bike park in Felton have wended their way through the county planning process. Currently in the environmental impact report phase, the park would be located on the Felton Meadow, scene of a contentious 2008 battle between environmental activists and affordable housing advocates over 55 housing units. Environmentalists won that round. Because... Read More

Obituaries

The Valley Remembers Sue Sweeney

November 9, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comObituaries0 comment

Susan M. Sweeney, long-time resident of Ben Lomond, died peacefully at her Scotts Valley home on Friday afternoon November 25th 2016. Sue was proceeded in death by John, her husband of 54 years, her parents (Patrick and Annie Docherty), and her siblings, brother Paddy Joe, and sisters Mary and Phil. Read More

Business Local News Main Street SLV Music

Felton Music Hall: A New Live Music Experience

July 25, 2019January 5, 2026 Julie Hornerfelton, Music, small business0 comment

Felton Music Hall Offers an “ineffable” night on the town. By Julie Horner Felton’s famous dinner and dancing venue with a pedigree dating to the mid-century, promises a full immersion musical treat, dinner and drinks. Located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the newly opened Felton Music Hall delivers an unrivaled live music experience. Those who love music… Read More

Valley People

Remembering Julie Di Mauro

June 30, 2019January 5, 2026 Julie HornerMusic, Obituaries

Friends and family say farewell. “Julie left our world on June 24th around 6:15 am. She passed away surrounded by her artwork, family, friends and her beautiful music in the background (we played all three JnJ Dynamite albums a few times over). Julie passed comfortably in her sleep in one of her favorite places, our living room. She had a… Read More