Written by Julie Horner
Julie Horner is Co-Founder and Editor for the San Lorenzo Valley Post. Julie lives and works in Boulder Creek and is an active participant in the county's vibrant music scene. She loves the outdoors and is the go-to expert on Santa Cruz Mountains hiking trails.
Slow Fashion in Felton
Local Mother-Daughter Team Weaves Community By Julie Horner Call it “slow fashion.” A mindful fair trade movement that produces specific styles and timeless, handmade-to-order garments in joyful colors that are both flattering and easy to wear. Importing clothing, handbags, jewelry and home decor from Nepal & Thailand, Afrid Ghoffrani and her daughter Roxane Devos are celebrating 25 years curating the…
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What Mirage is to Light: Acoustic Shadows
Boulder Creek based rock n’ roll outfit Acoustic Shadows was born deep in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celebrating friend Erik Rozite and his many musical collaborations. By Julie Horner The Anacortes ferry plowed smoothly through gray waters in a light icy rain, the motion almost imperceptible as folds of distant horizon rolled slowly by under a bruised…
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 6-9
Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 2-4
Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 24-27
Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 17-20
Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 10-13
Redwood Trail Hike at Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Out and about in the early spring air! Contiguous days of delightfully warm weather under blue skies has been inspiration to hit local trails. Monday’s hike at Big Basin Redwoods State Park included a spin around the Redwood Trail near the welcome area and parking lot then a loop: Up the Dool Trail to Sunset Trail, down Gazos Road, and…
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