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Julie Horner is the Editor for the San Lorenzo Valley Post. She is also co-founder and co-publisher of the publication. 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.

Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 25-28

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 25 Rumba Madre at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, April 25 | 5:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Slingshot at Discretion BrewingEclectic Fusion w/ Matt HartleThursday, April 25 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Hunny Pot at Chaminade… Read More
Infrastructure Water 

Update: Boulder Creek Water Main Break

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is working on multiple water main joint failures in downtown Boulder Creek. According to Garrett, a supervisor on site, the initial break occurred at Highway 9 and Lomond Street, near the SLVWD facilities. Garrett said, “It’s an emergency because the water is off.” Approximately 191 customers in Boulder Creek are affected in the following… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 18-21

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 18 Thirsty Thursday Trivia w/ Phil GomezCapitola Wine BarFirst and Third Thursdays | 4:00 – 7:00115 San Jose Ave, Capitola The Joint Chiefs Duo at Sevy’s at Seacliff InnThursday, April 18 | 5:007500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos Adrian West Band at Shanty… Read More
Environment Local News 

AmeriCorps Team Improves San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat

An AmeriCorps team led by San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat Restoration Program founder and advisor Linda Skeff weeded invasive plants from the native plant demonstration beds at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Grace Gallery in Boulder Creek on a rainy Saturday in April. Linda said of the work, “We got a good head start!” While the AmeriCorps team is here… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 11-14

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 11 Mary Padilha & Johnny Graves at Shanty Shack BrewingBrazilian guitarThursday, April 11 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Three on the Tree at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, April 11 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Billy Reese at Davenport RoadhouseThursdays… Read More
Libraries Local News 

National Library Week: Ready, Set, Library

Santa Cruz Public Libraries celebrates National Library Week April 7 – 13, 2024 with the theme “Ready, Set, Library.” Santa Cruz Public Libraries invites community members to visit their local library: “Libraries give us a green light to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue our passions through book clubs, storytimes, movie… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 4 – 7

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 4 Dan Frechette at Chaminade ResortThursday, April 4 | 5:30 – 8:30One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz Thirsty Thursday Trivia w/ Phil GomezCapitola Wine BarFirst and Third Thursdays | 4:00 – 7:00115 San Jose Ave, Capitola Reckless at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, April 4 |… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: March 28 – 31

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, March 28 Slack Tide Currents at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, March 28 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Juke Joint Joy Ride w/ Brad Martin at Coasters Bar & GrillThursday, March 28 | 5:00 – 8:00Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz Slow Coast… Read More
Columns Music 

The Santa Cruz Mountains Welcome Peter Rowan

Bluegrass Music Hall of Famer Plays the Brookdale Lodge By Julie Horner Bill Monroe once observed that bluegrass music has its roots in Celtic music; that lilt is in the heart of the songs and in the sounds of the fiddle, the mandolin, and the guitar. He called the commonality between the two genres “the ancient tones.” Over St. Patrick’s… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: March 22-24

The roundup of live music for the Santa Cruz area. By Julie Horner Friday, March 22 Dan Kocher Singer-Songwriter at Steel Bonnet BrewingFriday, March 22 | 5:30 – 7:3020 Victor Square, Scotts Valley Moonshine Crossroads at Kissed by an Angel WinesFriday, March 22 | 5:30 – 8:3075 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley Lloyd Whitley Blues Band at Mission Street BBQFriday,… Read More