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Gold Fever: Untold stories of the Califonia and Santa Cruz Gold Rushes

September 16, 2024October 4, 2024 Lisa Robinson

by Lisa Robison In 1853, Dr. John Boardman Trask, California’s state mineralogist, embarked on his second geological survey of the state, this time with a focus on the coastal counties and parts of the Sierra Nevada “embracing their resources in agriculture and mining.” He surveyed Santa Cruz County sometime between June 23 and October that year. He noted that four… Read More

Columns History Local History

The Grandmother Tree

September 15, 2024October 4, 2024 Lisa Robinson

By Lisa Robinson In 1902, the Santa Cruz Sentinel re-published a rather confusing story from the San Jose Mercury. A San Jose butcher, Charles A. Thompson, hung a side of meat in his shop and to it attached a sign saying “Bear.” To Charles Wampach, who was credited with “knowing as much about grizzlies and their kind as any man… Read More

Columns Columns: Tom Andersen Food & Drink

From Ancient Origins to Your Kitchen: The Fascinating History of Kefir and a Simple Recipe to Make Your Own

September 8, 2024September 20, 2024 Thomas Andersenfermenter, Food, recipes

By Tom Andersen Kefir is an ancient fermented tangy dairy drink. Evidence of kefir cultures have been found that were 4000 years old. It is said to have been a gift from the prophet Mohammad himself; can’t go wrong with that. There is an area at the bottom of Russia above the country of Georgia called the Caucasus where Turkey… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

September in San Lorenzo Valley Gardens

September 7, 2024September 19, 2024 slvpost.com

By Josh Reilly Perhaps there should just be a September Garden Holiday. For the entire month. In September, we harvest whatever is left of our late Spring gardens. We thin and weed what we planted in August, short season leafy greens and brassicas, beets, turnips, leeks and carrots, for Fall harvest. Apples and stone fruits are becoming fully ripe and… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 26 – September 29

September 6, 2024September 30, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 26 Ted Welty at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, September 26 | 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Slack Tide Currents at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 26 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Squirrels of Wisdom at Shanty… Read More

Community Environment

Be a River Hero: Join the Annual Clean Up September 21

September 6, 2024September 30, 2024 slvpost.com

The 38th Annual River & Road Clean Up is coming this Saturday, September 21st! Trash and junk have built up along the San Lorenzo River and its tributaries, so plan to join the 38th Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up on Saturday, September 21 at locations throughout the San Lorenzo Valley. Organized by The Valley Women’s Club (VWC) in… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Real Estate

Late Summer Housing Market Update

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 slvpost.com

By M.C. Dwyer As we move toward the end of summer, the housing market is showing resilience and adaptability. After peaking at 7.8% last fall, 30 year fixed mortgage rates fell dramatically. Lower inflation and softer national employment figures have led the Federal Reserve to hint at a potential rate decrease as early as September. While the Fed doesn’t directly… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 19 – September 22

September 5, 2024September 30, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 19 Kyle Kovalik + Chef Sandwich ChallengeJack O’Neill LoungeThursday, September 19 | Sammiches All Day | Music 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Gary Gates Band at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 19 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline… Read More

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Local News Theater

Evil Dead the Musical

September 4, 2024September 20, 2024 Julie Horner

Santa Cruz Mountains Theater Goers Anticipate Cult Production By Julie Horner Greg Roe is a scary movie fanatic, especially Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead. Framed posters, stage props, and other memorabilia are part of the decor at Greg’s Mount Hermon home. A fan since the 80s, he’s seen the stage production, Evil Dead the Musical, a few times in California. Considering… Read More

Astrology Columns

Sudden Awakenings and Radical, Revolutionary Change

September 3, 2024September 8, 2024 Catie Cadge, PhD

By Catie Cadge PhD September opens with an industrious New Moon in Virgo at 11°04’ on September 2nd at 6:55 pm Pacific time. Moon and Sun loosely oppose Saturn at 16°25’ Pisces. Look to see where Saturn is moving in your own natal chart. Saturn wants you to “mature” and step into a “new pair of shoes.” Somewhere you have… Read More