July 2023 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

LIVE MUSIC WEEKEND ROUNDUP: JULY 21 – 23

July 21, 2023August 5, 2023 Julie HornerMusic and Concerts0 comment

Bluegrass and blue skies, here’s a taste of live music offerings for the weekend of July 21 – 23 in the Santa Cruz area. Friday, July 21 The Subtractions at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel AveFriday, July 21 | 5:00 – 5:45offthelipradio.com/events Postman Jack & The Special DeliveriesSan Gregorio General StoreFriday, July 21 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Dirt Rakers at… Read More

Local News Memorial Obituaries

Josh Wolff, SLVWD District Engineer 1970-2023

July 19, 2023August 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) – and the entire San Lorenzo Valley — suffered an enormous loss on June 8, 2023 when District Engineer Josh Wolff experienced a fatal medical emergency at the age of 52 while walking the District’s Peavine Raw Water Pipeline route. Josh was with the SLVWD for only a little over… Read More

Entertainment Events Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 14 – 16

July 14, 2023August 4, 2023 Julie HornerMusic and Concerts0 comment

Head for a cool, shady spot this weekend and enjoy all the live music that Santa Cruz County has to offer! Friday, July 14 Midsummer Night’s Dinner at Silver Mountain VineyardsFriday, July 14 | 5:00winesofthesantacruzmountains.com/events/midsummer-nights-dinner The Love Birds Music at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Ave, Santa CruzFriday, July 14 | 5:00 – 6:00offthelipradio.com/events The Jerry B. Logan Trio at… Read More

Alzheimer's Association Santa Cruz County

Health

Seminar: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

July 14, 2023August 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Alzheimer’s Association NorCal is hosting a seminar titled 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: An Education Program at Highlands Park Senior Center in person on Wednesday, July 26 at 1 pm. Register at tinyurl.com/10signs726 An estimated 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. In the United States alone, more than 6 million have Alzheimer’s, and over 11 million are providing… Read More

Summer salad at Melamore Cafe in Scotts Valley

Business Restaurant Reviews

Melamore Cafe: A Hidden Gem in Scotts Valley

July 12, 2023August 3, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Bill English A few blocks away from the industrial grind in Scotts Valley one can find a unique opportunity for delicious food in a garden setting. At Melamore Cafe, the dishes are crafted by Elizabeth Albertucci who honed her skills at Il Pagliaccio, a restaurant in Rome with two Michelin stars. That influence and the cafe’s current setting offer… Read More

Entertainment Music

Doug “Dirt” Greenfield: Lifting Spirits Through Music

July 11, 2023July 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner There are three places on Earth that resonate with Doug “Dirt” Greenfield’s inner Aloha: New Orleans, the Hawaiian Islands, and Santa Cruz. Better make that five or six places when you add bicycle tours of the Irish countryside, the Hug the Earth Festival at Lost Creek Reserve in Doug’s home state of Ohio, and Burning Man on… Read More

Books Local News

Wildfire: Losing Everything, Gaining the World | New Book by Nicole Sallak Anderson

July 10, 2023July 29, 2023 slvpost.combooks, CZUFire0 comment

Compelling CZU Fire Memoir a Gift of Resolve and Remembrance By Julie Horner Nicole Sallak Anderson lived for thirteen years in her hamlet in the woods, under the “Big Trees” in Bonny Doon. Out from the burbs of Chicago to follow California jobs, Nicole and her husband Walt and their two youngsters found their dream. The main house with its… Read More

Education Local News

Felton Meeting: Cabrillo College Name Change

July 7, 2023July 19, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

Cabrillo College is nearing the end of its name-changing process and they’re looking for input from north county residents. The Name Exploration Subcommittee will host a meeting at the Felton Branch Library this Wednesday, July 12 at 6 pm at 6121 Gushee Street, Felton. The options have been whittled down to five candidates: Costa Vista CollegeSpanish for “coast view,” although… Read More

Local News Water

CA Water Boards Meeting: Status of Big Basin Water Company

July 7, 2023July 14, 2023 slvpost.comBig Basin Water, water0 comment

The California State Water Resources Control Board is hosting a public meeting on the status of Big Basin Water Company (BBW) Thursday, July 13 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held in person at Highlands Park Senior and Community Center and online via Zoom. BBW had been facing ongoing challenges that were significantly exacerbated by the 2020 CZU fires.… Read More

Columns Gardening

The Midsummer Garden: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers

July 6, 2023July 12, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Marielle Martin It’s not too late to start your Midsummer Garden in the Santa Cruz Mountains. July’s warm weather is in full swing so ponder selection of your summer vegetables, herbs, and flowers accordingly. This time of year can be more challenging to start plants from seeds directly in the garden. The heat can be stressful for seed germination… Read More