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Year: 2023

san lorenzo valley community council Commentary Local News 

Supervisor McPherson’s Retirement Opens Space for SLV Community Forum

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By Jayme Ackemann Recently, Supervisor McPherson announced his decision to retire from public life. Bruce McPherson’s entire adult life has been dedicated, in one way or another, to the people of Santa Cruz County and there is much for which to be grateful. McPherson was an early adopter of the concept of “Community Choice” when it came to our community’s… Read More
Soquel Demonstration Forest Local News Outdoors 

Soquel Demonstration State Forest Reopening

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The Soquel Demonstration State Forest is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, after a lengthy closure due to winter storms. Since the closure, road repairs have been completed and roadways have been cleared of fallen trees and debris. Work is ongoing, so visitors will see trucks and heavy equipment in various locations in the forest. CAL FIRE requests… Read More
Felton Covered Bridge 1920 1930 History Local News 

A History of the Founding of Felton Covered Bridge Park

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By Lisa Robinson Imagine driving into Felton across the covered bridge. Before 1938, that was the county road. Signs, attached to the bridge, cautioned drivers of vehicles over 10 tons. “Every time a heavily loaded truck crosses the covered bridge it gets spooky. It creaks, and groans and acts like it was about to pass all in.” But that all… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: October 13-15

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Live music in Santa Cruz County and all around the 831. Friday, October 13 Festival of MonstersKicks off Friday, October 13 | All DayMuseum of Art and History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz Johnny Fab at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, October 13 | 3:00 – 6:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 –… Read More
eric hammer boulder creek fire recovery Fire Recovery Local News Valley People 

Proving Ground: Eric Hammer Navigates the Rebuild Process

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By Julie Horner “From a percentage basis it’s terrible, it’s ungodly expensive,” Eric Hammer said. A longtime green builder and contractor, the Brookdale resident lost the 100-year old family home in the 2020 CZU fire. The homestead dates to 1904. “This was a historic house, one of the oldest standing structures in the valley. Judge Logan and my grandfather put… Read More
Derek Whaley PhD Books History Local History Local News 

All Aboard the Laurel and Glenwood Line

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Historian Derek Whaley Celebrates New Book By Julie Horner Sidetracked: Laurel and Glenwood, by Derek R. Whaley, PhD is the third in the Santa Cruz Trains series of authoritative books about the history of Santa Cruz area trains, tracks, tunnels, stations and stops. Released in March 2023, the 127-page softbound volume brings the colorful lore of the ridgetop railways of… Read More
Al Keuter Quail Hollow Ranch Park Community Local News Valley People 

In Praise of Al Keuter: A Quail Hollow Ranch Volunteer

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By Lee Summers Some people strive toward self-interest; others choose altruism instead. You can distinguish the two by the fruits of their labor. Did they make a difference in their community?  Take Quail Hollow Ranch County Park. This back road gem has maintained an active volunteer program since the 1990s. Over the years, volunteer efforts divided into various specialties. In… Read More
Love Creek Band Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: October 6 – 8

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Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Festivals of Note 3rd Annual Brew Grass Festival at Roaring CampSaturday, October 7 | 12:00 – 8:00Felton Santa Cruz Comedy FestivalVenues throughout town (see listings) Northern California Renaissance FaireWeekends through October 22Casa de Fruta, Hollister Friday, October 6 Mo Amimo at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, October 6 | 3:00 – 6:00175… Read More