July 2021 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

Astrology: Leo Season Shines

July 31, 2021August 11, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Welcome to the Santa Cruz Cosmic Weather Report – Evolutionary Astrology of the moment, your moment in time, our collective moment of change! August, the heart of Leo season. Time to shine brightly like the hot summer Sun and radiate love with a generous heart and with self-expressive gusto! It is hard not to recall the… Read More

Letters Opinion

Letter: Water District Surcharge Necessary

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

I am writing to share both good news and bad news. The good news is that our San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is currently guided by five smart and dedicated Board members. In recent months, I have watched closely as this Board has wrestled with the challenge of an estimated $5 million in unanticipated expenses resulting from the CZU… Read More

Local News Sports

Katie Zaferes Wins Olympic Bronze

July 27, 2021August 3, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Katie Zaferes has won the 2020 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal in the Women’s Triathlon in Tokyo, Japan, capping off an elite athletic career. Katie’s father-in-law, George T. Zaferes of Aptos, couldn’t be prouder. “Katie has always been humble and kind and process-driven, versus results-driven. Our families are sooo proud of her and so stoked for her and… Read More

Christopher Bradford Fallen Leaf Boulder Creek

Column: Antonia Bradford Fire Recovery Local News

CZU Fire Families: Rebuilding Stalled

July 25, 2021August 29, 2021 slvpost.com3 Comments

By Antonia Bradford On August 16th, 2020 the Santa Cruz Mountains experienced an intense dry lightning storm that sparked the CZU fire. The fire burned for 38 days, destroying 1,490 buildings including the homes of 911 families. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the fire this month, it’s a good time to check in with the status of recovery… Read More

The sawmill restaurant and alehouse Boulder Creek

Business Food & Drink

The Sawmill Sets Up at the Edge of Town

July 24, 2021August 1, 2021 slvpost.com1 Comment

Boulder Creek’s Matt Tranchita Sinks Teeth Into a Tasty New Project By Julie Horner The Boulder Creek Roadside Cafe, home to off-the-hook burgers and cold suds for locals and weekend road-trippers, has stood empty since late summer 2020. Restaurateur Nancy Long, who had picked up the pieces after the Boulder Creek Brewery was lost to an electrical fire in 2015… Read More

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

Opinion

County Health Department Pandemic Update

July 24, 2021October 12, 2021 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Chris Finnie On July 22, Dr. Gail Newel, Health Officer, County of Santa Cruz, and medical providers from different medical groups in the county gave updates on the status of covid-19 in our county. As Dr. Newel noted, the medical professionals were unmasked because they were outdoors and vaccinated, and with room to distance, masks were optional. However, she… Read More

Boulder Creek Community Local News

Clampers Volunteer at the Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery

July 18, 2021July 31, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

E Clampus Vitus volunteers joined forces with members of the Boulder Creek International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) at the Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, July 17, 2021 to help keep the historic cemetery grounds clear of underbrush and to install and maintain hardscape. The E Clampus Vitus team makes regular rounds to assist at the cemetery; a team… Read More

Los Angeles Fire Department Photo by Thomas Andersen

Fire Recovery Local News

SLV Homeowners Could Bear the Cost of State’s Proposed Rules for High Fire Risk Neighborhoods

July 16, 2021August 29, 2024 slvpost.comcommunity council1 Comment

By Jayme Ackemann According to the state’s proposed rules changes for high fire risk neighborhoods, some San Lorenzo Valley communities are “missing infrastructure.” This is a sophisticated way of saying the roads create hazards for emergency vehicles accessing our neighborhoods. If the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection passes their proposal it would require roads in high fire risk communities… Read More

Commentary Local News Water

Commentary: Examine the SLV Water District’s Finances when Deciding How to Vote on the Surcharge

July 15, 2021August 29, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Bob Fultz I’m a member of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors, but I’m speaking only for myself in this letter. As someone who has had a professional career in technology strategic planning and finance, where we constantly look for the critical items that move an organization forward, the first step in that journey is understanding… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News

CZU Fire Quilts Spread Cheer

July 14, 2021July 24, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen The Pajaro Valley Quilt Association (PVQA) gifted handmade quilts to local firefighters in gratitude for their service to the community during the CZU Lightning Complex fires. Barbara Lockwood from CZU Lightning Fire Quilts Facebook group said, “No material goods can adequately thank firefighters who risk their lives daily, but the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association elected to gift… Read More