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Month: May 2024

Linda Brodman Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Environment Valley People 

Linda Brodman Appointed to Quail Hollow Board

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Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park announce that Linda Brodman has been appointed to the Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Board of Directors. Linda is a semi-retired Registered Nurse who has lived in Santa Cruz County since 1978. Over the past 30 plus years, she has volunteered with several conservation-minded organizations acting as docent, activist, and steward… Read More
redwood mountain faire Festivals Local News Valley People 

Redwood Mountain Faire: Santa Cruz Mountains Legacy

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By Julie Horner The first Redwood Mountain Faire festivals were single-day events held in April at Highlands Park in Ben Lomond as a way to showcase the local artist community. Originally called the Redwood Mountains Fine Arts & Crafts Faire and Music Festival, the Valley Women’s Club hosted the gatherings from 1980 through 1996. Eventually, the event grew to two… Read More
Itoh peony Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening 

New Breeds in the Garden

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By Josh Reilly Gardeners are always looking for something new. Plant breeders want to stand out from the competition and step away from the past. New hybrids, cultivars, selections, and subspecies are arriving on the market in waves looking for acceptance and new homes. Many new arrivals sport blossoms with new colors and cute names, but are otherwise indistinguishable from… Read More
water Local News Water 

The SLV Water District Rate Hike: What Happened and Why?

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By Jim Mosher Many ratepayers are upset with the steep increase in rates recently adopted by our SLV Water District. Concerned that the new rates have an out-sized impact on low-water-use ratepayers, a group is gathering signatures to qualify a “Fixed Charge Limitation Ordinance” for the November ballot that would limit the District’s ability to raise fixed charges. As a… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 30 – June 2

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By Julie Horner The weekend roundup of concerts and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Santa Cruz, California. Thursday, May 30 The Wing Brothers at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 30 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Haz Bin at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, May 30 | 5:00 – 8:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Kenny… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: Memorial Day 2024

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The weekend roundup of concerts and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Santa Cruz, California. By Julie Horner Thursday, May 23 Slack Tide Currents at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 23 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside SambaDá + Fuse at Thursday Beach BBQ PartyThe Crow’s NestThursday, May 23 | 5:302218 East Cliff Drive,… Read More