2019 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

It’s a Long Long Road, Son

December 30, 2019March 18, 2021 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

Local News Weather

Locals Prepare for the Pineapple Express

November 10, 2019December 30, 2020 slvpost.combouldercreek, pineappleexpress, SanLorenzoRiver, winterstorms0 comment

The upcoming storm Saturday thru Monday, January 7-9, has the potential to create quite an event in the SLV. Please try to minimize the impact to you and your family! Feel free to share this information and if you have any additions or changes, please feel free to email me at schla@yahoo.com. I try my best to compile the most... Read More

Columnists Entertainment Music

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

November 9, 2019April 2, 2022 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, 2019April 2, 2022 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

Obituaries

Remembering Larry Hosford

November 9, 2019April 2, 2022 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

Environment Events

Environmental Town Hall in Felton November 23

November 9, 2019December 30, 2020 slvpost.comenvironment, felton, SanLorenzoValley0 comment

Get the latest information about important environmental issues that impact the San Lorenzo Valley. Bring your questions. Many public agencies will be on site as a resource. 22 governmental non profits will have information such as vector control, road associations, and more. Volunteers for set up and clean up are appreciated. Hosted by the Valley Women’s Club of the San… Read More

Obituaries

The Valley remembers Sue Sweeney

November 9, 2019December 4, 2023 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

Entertainment Events Music

Park Hall benefit concert with Andre Thierry & Heathen Hill

November 8, 2019December 30, 2020 slvpost.combenlomond, SanLorenzoValley0 comment

Celebrate community in the heart of Ben Lomond with a concert to benefit Park Hall: Andre Thierry & Heathen Hill Saturday November 9, 2019 at 7:30pm at. Park Hall is located at 9370 Mill Street in historic downtown Ben Lomond, California. Read more. Read More

Business Local News Main Street SLV Music

Felton Music Hall: A New Live Music Experience

July 25, 2019November 16, 2023 Julie Hornerdonquixote, felton, feltonmusichall, flynnscabaret, ineffable, live music, Music and Concerts, Santa Cruz Mountains0 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