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February in the Garden

February 1, 2021February 24, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Marielle Martin Gardening in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains means contending with a variety of microclimates and conditions. We have forested mountainous terrain offering sunlight challenges, a marine influence, and a range of soil types. Fortunately, our temperate climate makes for a longer gardening season and a variety of plants thrive here. In general, our frost-free season begins the… Read More

Columns History

Streetwise History: Downtown Felton

February 1, 2021February 24, 2021 slvpost.comfelton, history0 comment

By Lisa Robinson Have you ever thought about how the street where you live got its name? In these articles, we will look at street names in the San Lorenzo Valley and explore the history hidden in their names. The street names of downtown Felton have changed over time. Some have disappeared completely. Let’s look at some of the changes.… Read More

Astrology Columns

Cosmic Weather Report for February 2021

February 1, 2021February 14, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge Welcome to the Santa Cruz Cosmic Weather Report – Evolutionary Astrology of the moment, your moment in time, our collective moment of change! We so often think of February as THE month for romantic love, and this month astrology underscores cupid’s theme! Winter blues leave us desiring spring’s arrival. Valentine’s Day comes around to cheer us up… Read More

Local News Water

Scotts Valley Water District Seeks to Consolidate the San Lorenzo Valley Water District

February 1, 2021February 9, 2021 slvpost.comSLVWater, water, water district4 Comments

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District's board of directors will explore the possibility of a consolidation with Scotts Valley Water District during their February 4, 2021 meeting. Read More

Opinion

All About COVID Vaccination

February 1, 2021December 9, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Chris Finnie Here are some tips and resources to help you navigate the vaccination process. Who’s Vaccinating? Jason Hoppin, Communications Manager for the County of Santa Cruz says that the county is 9th out of 61 regions in the state for per capita vaccinations. In fact, by mid-February, nearly 20% of county residents had already received the first dose… Read More

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Business Columns

Business Opportunities and Predictions for 2021

February 1, 2021March 1, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Chris Miller When you combine this past year’s unprecedented experiences with 15+ years as CEO, customer and partner interactions, countless technical training and certifications, and reading any technical trend article and email I can get my hands on, you might have a pretty solid understanding of which technologies and strategies to make a priority for your optimal business success.… Read More

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SLV Homes: Real Estate Update

February 1, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Low interest rates and the paradigm shift caused by covid-19 continue to drive home sales. 2020 ended with an average 30-year fixed residential owner occupied mortgage interest rate of about 2.75%. In January, rates crept up, but remain below 3%. In the chart below, you can see single family home prices rose in December by nearly 17%… Read More

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Big Basin: Time to Heal

February 1, 2021March 18, 2021 slvpost.com4 Comments

Ranger Scott Sipes Shares an Update About Big Basin State Park By Julie Horner Log trucks have been moving charred hazard trees out of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in massive convoys. According to Supervising Ranger Scott Sipes, hazard tree removal in the park has been carried out by CalTrans contractors working in collaboration with park foresters and environmental scientists… Read More

Off the Lip Creator Neil Pearlberg works at the Boardroom. Photo by George T. Zafares

Columnists Entertainment Music

Livestream Revolution: Neil Pearlberg Hosts Music in the Streets

February 1, 2021March 18, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

The name of the show rolled right off Pearlberg’s tongue: “Off the Lip.” The term is used by surfers and skateboarders alike. The skateboarding trick involves balancing the back truck of the skateboard over the edge of the ramp, or “the lip;” surfers pivot their boards off the powerful top part of a breaking wave, also called “the lip,” and... Read More

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February Editorial: Fortitude

February 1, 2021February 2, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Mountain roads rumble with activity as damaged properties are cleared, hazard trees are removed, and infrastructure is repaired. From Big Basin Redwoods State Park to the tops of Alba Road, Felton Empire, and along the ridges in all directions, crews of workers, many far from their own homes and families, continue to clear the way to renewal… Read More