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Fermented Condiments

July 4, 2021July 8, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Greg Roe and Mike De Smidt In last month’s column we introduced you to the history and process of brewing and fermenting one of our favorite summer beers, the German Kölsch. This month we’re going to add to the summer’s arsenal of fermented foods to accompany your backyard grill. Whether you’re grilling up burgers or dogs, be it beef,… Read More

Fallen Leaf Neighborhood Christopher Bradford

Fire Victims Challenged by County’s Conflicting Temporary Housing Rules

July 3, 2021August 29, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

San Lorenzo Valley’s Community Driven Development Team wrote the following letter to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. July 3, 2021 Dear Bruce McPherson and fellow Board of Supervisors members, In the current strategic plan for Santa Cruz County the county listed a variety of goals. Those goals included promoting a safe community and lowering barriers to housing solutions.… Read More

Art

Pieces of My Heart: Artist Madia Jamgochian

July 1, 2021October 1, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Artist Madia Jamgochian draws creative inspiration from her life experiences. “It was kind of a strange year for everybody,” she said. During the health crisis, she said it was like, “Pick the four people you’re going to talk to, and that’s it.” Physical touch was looked down upon or forbidden, especially for those who didn’t have a… Read More

Welcome

Summer in Full Swing

July 1, 2021July 9, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner July 1, 2021 The Santa Cruz Mountains are vibrant with birdsong and the sounds of human endeavoring; warm days, windows flung wide, followed by foggy nights, the Big Dipper dancing in and out of view among winking stars in a silent forest. The air is fresh, the breeze is gentle. From everywhere music flows. Gratitude to be… Read More

Astrology Columns

Evolutionary Astrology for July 2021

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

The Santa Cruz Cosmic Weather Report In July, we move from “June gloom” into summer here in Santa Cruz County. My garden says, “bring on the sun”! Early July is our season of Cancer, a watery sign; one that is sensitive, nurturing and healing. But the beginning of the month starts out a little rough, the culprit being fiery, passionate… Read More

Columns Fire Recovery

Walu International: Bringing It Back To Communities

July 1, 2021February 12, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By CJ Runyon, Walu International There are many reasons I love Community Driven Development, but it is mostly based on my love of communities and my belief they are capable of leading their development while getting assistance from local organizations and resources. I look forward to sharing my experiences, good and embarrassing, with you to explain why Community Driven Development… Read More