January 2023 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

Gathering In: Vocal Ensemble Zambra Releases New Album

January 31, 2023February 8, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The all-women vocal ensemble Zambra has released their third album, “Gathering In,” which highlights the glory of blended female voices and celebrates a sisterhood that has lasted nearly three decades. Zambra is composed of a tight knit group of friends: Kathryn Veditz, Janet Herman, Kathleen Loveless, Nancy Niles, Kathryn Hopkins, Connie Hernandez, Susan Krivin, Ann Louise Wagner,… Read More

Community Local News

Highlands Park Senior and Community Center: The Heart of the Valley

January 28, 2023February 6, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The Highlands Park Senior Center has served as a hub for San Lorenzo Valley residents for more than 40 years. It was built for and dedicated to the nonprofit Senior Citizens Organization of San Lorenzo Valley in 1978 with the intent that the community would have the building in perpetuity. Tucked unassumingly among the maples, oaks, and… Read More

Local News Water

Regional Water Resource Management: The Big Picture

January 26, 2023February 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Mark Dolson In November, I wrote about the challenges facing the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) as it strives to ensure a reliable water supply for future customers. This month, I want to focus on the larger context: the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz all share the same watershed, and there are four key areas in… Read More

Books Local News

When the Mission Bells Rang

January 22, 2023February 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner A new book is available at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum: “When the Mission Bells Rang” by Dr. Judith Scott, illustrated by Lydia Gibson and in consultation with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Written for children as a teaching aid and intended for all ages to think about and talk about, the book tells a tale of… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Winter Pot Pie with Drop Biscuit Blanket

January 21, 2023June 13, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Alison Steele We find ourselves in our dark cozy homes even as the sun slowly returns. Garden greens thrive in the morning frost and root vegetables are protected below ground. The pantry is stocked with pickled vegetables and fruits from the summer. Good meat is readily available at our local markets, and friends share their fishing and hunting abundance.… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

January in the Garden

January 19, 2023June 7, 2023 slvpost.comgardening0 comment

By Josh Reilly We had a strange Fall season in my little “holler” in Ben Lomond in 2022. Routine heavy frosts started in late October, a little ahead of schedule, along with other autumnal anomalies. Maybe it’s the 50 F temperature swings on clear days. Maybe the rare September rain triggered plant hormonal confusion, but the Granny Smith apple tree… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News

Fire Recovery Challenges Ongoing

January 18, 2023January 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Rebuilding Efforts after the 2020 CZU Fires Hindered by Dysfunction By Mary Andersen Ringing in the New Year brings anticipation of new beginnings. Here’s hoping so; it’s been a rough couple of years. In March 2020, Covid upended our lives and changed the way we work, socialize, and debate. We’re still recovering. Politics — national and regional — have been… Read More

Local News Weather

Douglas Firs Down in Forest Lakes

January 13, 2023January 26, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Cari Wade took this photo of her husband Dave taking a photo of Douglas firs that came down in the wee hours of Tuesday morning (January 10) on Lakeview Drive in Forest Lakes, Felton. The trees caused 3 power poles to break and the neighborhood has been without power ever since. Lakeview is the only 2-lane road in and out… Read More

Local News Weather

Storm Update Friday January 13

January 13, 2023January 22, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Weather From the National Weather Service: The forecast calls for light rainfall on Friday with another storm approaching Saturday, January 14. We can expect periods of rain as a cold front passes over the region. Pre-existing saturated soils will not be able to absorb excess rainfall. Urban and small stream flooding is expected along with continued flood potential on mainstem… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

New Beginnings

January 12, 2023September 28, 2023 slvpost.comreal estate0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Reflecting back on all the people I helped last year, helping one person was essential, and the effort was one of the most challenging projects of my career: my client was living in an unsafe home on acreage. Sometimes we are called on to serve. This was a referral from a local business owner, so I was… Read More