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Month: September 2023

dark chocolate fig pudding Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink 

Dark Chocolate Desert Queen Fig Pudding

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By Alison Steele Every August we return to Boulder Creek from Virginia summers to find sunflower forests, magic beans, and mysterious squash entangled in what seems like an enchanted garden from a childhood storybook. Spent pea shoots are cleared away to reveal jewel toned beets and carrots ready for harvesting. The jostaberries are sundried on the branches with a curious… Read More
Water Infrastructure Local News Water 

Big Basin Water Crisis | Receivership Hearing Scheduled 

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By Christopher Bradford The ongoing issues with Big Basin Water have reached a tipping point for Boulder Creek residents, and we’re now in an emergency situation. Recently many residents went without water for weeks, and some have lost water again. The most recent outage, one of many which are increasing in frequency, was caused by a large main line leak. This… Read More
Felton Covered Bridge Park Community Local News Parks 

Felton Pump Track Proposal Raises Concerns

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By Mary Andersen  Debate is in full swing over a proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park. The proposal, shepherded by Santa Cruz Mountains Trails Stewardship (SCMTS), Santa Cruz County Parks Department, and County Park Friends, calls for a 13,871 s.f. footprint with an asphalt track 6 to 8 feet wide and several feet tall.  SCMTS describes the pump… Read More
New Moon in Libra Astrology Columns 

September Astrology: Gifts of Love and Self-Expression

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By Catie Cadge PhD Autumn is upon us, Santa Cruz County stargazers! The month starts off with six planets retrograde, appearing to move backward in the sky. Personal growth and inner processing are in a reflective mode now. By September 3rd, Venus moves direct at 12°12’ Leo, while Jupiter joins the retrograde planetary party the next day, September 4th, at… Read More
Rick Rogers SLV Water District Local News Water 

SLV Water District Manager Rick Rogers to Retire

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Search Begins for Successor The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has announced that District Manager Rick Rogers will retire in November. Rogers began his career with SLVWD nearly five decades ago, securing a position right after high school in 1975 to install fences. This temporary role evolved into a full-time position within the water treatment division. Throughout his career,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 15 – 17

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Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Friday, September 15 Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Fest Day 1Roaring Camp Meadows, Felton2:45 pm — Coffis Brothers3:30 pm — Keith Greeninger with the Coffis Brothers4:45 pm — AJ Lee & Blue Summit6:15 pm — Steve Poltz7:00 pm — Jewelsantacruzmountainsol.com Santa Cruz County Fair@santacruzcountyfair2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville Bob Burnett at… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music in Santa Cruz: September 8 – 10

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Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Friday, September 8 Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Joshua Kremer of Eyes Like LanternsMidTown Fridays Block PartyFriday, September 8 | 5:00 – 6:001111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Jerry B. Logan Trio at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, September 8 | 5:00… Read More
Santa Cruz County Horsemans Association Scotts Valley Events Recreation 

Santa Cruz Horseman’s Association Open House | Saturday, September 9

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By Robin Musitelli Since 1946, the Santa Cruz Horsemen’s Association (SCCHA) has been a center for coastal equestrian activities. During the 1940s, the association was dedicated to building equestrian and hiking trails throughout the county. In recent years, the club has sponsored youth groups, held horse shows and competitions, provided staging for large animal rescues during emergencies, and was a… Read More
History Local News 

Historic Steam Donkey Installation Ceremony

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Tree Faller Bruce Baker and San Lorenzo Valley Museum Director Lisa Robinson celebrate receipt of a steam donkey logging era artifact at the museum in Boulder Creek, California. By Julie Horner On Friday, September 1, 2023, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum officially celebrated the receipt of a steam-powered timber industry winch called a “steam donkey.” The late 1800s/early 1900s logging… Read More