Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 12 – September 15

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 12 Santa Cruz County FairSeptember 12 – Sunday, September 15 | 12:00 – 11:00Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville The Foxtails at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 12 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Funk Yard… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: Sept 5 – Sept 8

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 5 Squirrels of Wisdom at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 5 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Matt Hartle & Patti Maxine at Discretion BrewingThursday, September 5 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Steve Abrams at… Read More
Forest pine fir Environment Fire Recovery Local News 

California’s Questionable Approach To Fire Mitigation

By Jessica Keating This story explores the interconnections between fire, native plant species, policy, and fire prevention.  The heat, smoke, and soil disruption following fire act as a catalyst to certain plant species which are referred to as ‘fire-following.’ Some of these plant species, such as native wildflowers, bring beauty and awe to our region. These flowers teach us that… Read More
Brian Frus San Lorenzo Valley Water District Local News Water 

San Lorenzo Valley Water District Interim Manager Resigns

In a statement released Wednesday, August 28, 2024 the San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that the SLVWD Board has accepted the resignation of Interim District General Manager, Brian Frus. The Felton resident and registered civil engineer was appointed as Interim General Manager in November 2023 after longtime GM Rick Rogers retired. Frus’ role included overseeing repair to infrastructure impacted by the… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 29 – September 2

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Labor Day 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, August 29 Los Rasquaches and Raul Pacheco of OzomatliSlough Brewing Collective (Buena Vista)Thursday, August 29 | Doors 5:0065 Hangar Way D, Watsonville Point of Order at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, August 29 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 22 – August 25

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, August 22 Whiskey Hill Billies at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, August 22 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Clear Sage Leaf at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, August 22 | 5:00 – 8:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Joe Jester at Chaminade Resort… Read More
water district rate increase Commentary Election 2024 Infrastructure Local News Water 

SLV Voters Face a Water District Rate Initiative this Fall

By Jayme Ackemann The voters of San Lorenzo Valley face a crucial decision in the November election: do they want a reliable water system that delivers fresh, safe water every time they turn on their taps, or do they risk ending up with inconsistent and unreliable service like their neighbors in Big Basin? A small group of residents is opposing… Read More