April 2023 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

The Magic of Theater Right Here in The Valley

April 30, 2023May 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Ed Levy A wellspring of theatrical art flows from Mountain Community Theater (MCT) at Park Hall in Ben Lomond. A treasure trove of comedy, tragedy, musical theater, lights, sound, and visuals, MCT provides opportunities to participate in and learn stagecraft alongside local thespian luminaries. Formed in 1982, founding members included Steve Brenner, Randy Birch, Albert Kent, Paul Sampson, Peter… Read More

Prescribed burn at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Environment Local News

Prescribed Burn at Henry Cowell May 9

April 29, 2023May 12, 2023 slvpost.comHenryCowell0 comment

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park staff have announced a prescribed burn in the Redwood Grove this Tuesday, May 9. 60 brush piles 6′ x 6′ in size will be ignited throughout the grove. The burn is part of the park’s management effort to reduce the fuel load in the old-growth forest and restore habitat. Staff and fire crews will be… Read More

Local News Wildlife

On Patrol with Local Pumas | Animal Almanac

April 22, 2023May 7, 2023 slvpost.comwildlife0 comment

By Ryan Okrant Holly and Hazel have become rather famous throughout the greater Bay Area. The recently rescued puma cubs have been introduced to each other and will now be lifelong playmates. The Oakland Zoo announced the pair will transition to their forever home at Big Bear Alpine Zoo in Southern California later this month. Puma Cub 4606 A lesser-known… Read More

Felton Discovery Park photo by Marielle Martin

Columns Gardening

Starting and Tending Your Native Pollinator Garden

April 19, 2023May 7, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Marielle Martin In the Santa Cruz Mountains, April is a great time to start or rejuvenate a native pollinator garden. During spring’s cooler months, the soil is still warm enough for root growth, but air temps are cool enough to prevent excessive water loss from plants. Additionally, many California native plants are adapted to a winter rainfall pattern, and… Read More

Columns History Local History

The Mountain Echo Fig Leaf Editions

April 16, 2023May 2, 2023 slvpost.commountain echo0 comment

By Ronnie Trubek 18 year old newspaper model, Miss Helena Farrell, displays three issues of the Mountain Echo, the Boulder Creek newspaper, published November 11, 18, and 25, 1916. After the turn-of-the-century lumber boom collapsed, Luther McQuesten, the final publisher and editor, would not buy newsprint due to “the high cost of papers and the delinquency of quite a few… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Ginger Beer | Felton Fermenter

April 8, 2023April 30, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Tom Andersen When I was a young boy my family would load up the station wagon and head to my grandparents’ farm in Viborg, a small town in rural South Dakota. My grandmother made just about everything from scratch, including soda pop. Root beer was the favorite but a pretty involved process, while ginger ale was a close second… Read More

Columns Real Estate Water

New Septic Regulations Taking Effect July 2023

April 7, 2023April 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer The Santa Cruz Association of REALTORS recently held an educational event about point-of-sale septic regulations taking effect in Santa Cruz County in July 2023. Mark Kinder of Affordable Septic, who’s installed thousands of systems, explained everything we need to know about septic system repair and the new regulations. The State Water Resources Control Board oversees all California… Read More

Columns Commentary Community

Commentary: The Power of Unity

April 4, 2023April 22, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Christopher Bradford In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the San Lorenzo Vallery is more than just a series of picturesque towns — it’s a symbol of resilience, unity, and the power of community. When the CZU Lightning Complex fires tore through our region in August 2020, destroying 911 homes and displacing those families, it would have been… Read More

Infrastructure Local News Water

New Developments for Big Basin Water Company Customers

April 2, 2023April 19, 2023 slvpost.comBig Basin Water0 comment

By Mark Dolson Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) customers have been rocked in recent weeks by two dramatic developments in their years-long quest for a more reliable supply of water: (1) consolidation discussions between BBWC and the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) have been halted, and (2) the State of California is moving to place BBWC’s water system into… Read More

Astrology Columns

April Astrology: Ambitions Energized in Aries

April 2, 2023April 16, 2023 slvpost.comastrology0 comment

By Catie Cadge Springtime greetings, stargazers! April continues in Aries Season with the Full Moon in Libra at 16°07’ April 5th at 9:34 pm Pacific time. We have all been healing a part of ourselves in recent weeks and that involves being forthright in what we want and need. This Full Moon opposes slow-moving Chiron, the “wounded healer,” at 15°53’… Read More