Damdave Gillett Columnists Obituaries 

It’s a Long Long Road, Son

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
San Lorenzo River by Chris Finnie Local News Weather 

Locals Prepare for the Pineapple Express

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
Damdave and the Left Hand Band Music Valley People 

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

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
Environmental Town Hall in Felton Environment Events 

Environmental Town Hall in Felton November 23

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
Mount Hermon Felton Bike Park Local News Recreation 

Felton Bike Park Controversy

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
Business Local News Main Street SLV Music 

Felton Music Hall: A New Live Music Experience

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