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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.

History Local News 

Historic Steam Donkey Installation Ceremony

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Tree Faller Bruce Baker and San Lorenzo Valley Museum Director Lisa Robinson celebrate receipt of a steam donkey logging era artifact at the museum in Boulder Creek, California. By Julie Horner On Friday, September 1, 2023, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum officially celebrated the receipt of a steam-powered timber industry winch called a “steam donkey.” The late 1800s/early 1900s logging… Read More
Columns Music 

Vito and Friends: Rocking the Blues

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By Julie Horner The Blues and Rock n’ Roll are two sides of the same coin, someone once said. Like feeling good, and being excited, and both very much the same in value. Rockin’ blues outfit Vito and Friends carries its weight in musical gold, deeply steeped in the Mississippi Delta sound with all the blue notes that grab your… Read More
Food & Drink Valley People 

Santa Cruz Fungi: Popsicles With Benefits

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By Julie Horner Cool cats looking for a chill experience this summer will be delighted to discover Santa Cruz Fungi “Popsicles with Benefits,” handmade medicinal mushroom-infused frozen treats. Founders and fungi fanatics Paul Lazazzara and Katie Sarna have a lifelong obsession with mushrooms and eating healthy. Based in Boulder Creek, the couple launched their nano business in 2020 and began… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 1 – 4

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Live Music Santa Cruz County! Friday, September 1 Poi Rogers at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, September 1 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Claudio Melega at Aroma RestaurantFriday, September 1 | 5:30 – 8:30https://fb.me/e/4JrRmMxh9 Dos Bros at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Avenue, Santa CruzFriday, September 1 | 5:00 – 5:45offthelipradio.com Art Reception: Wednesday Kirwan | Music: Desert HollowFirst Friday Boulder Creek… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley Post Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 25 – 27

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Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 25 Claudio Melega at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, August 25 | 3:00 – 6:00jackoneillrestaurant.com/live-music Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Three on the Tree at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 25 | 4:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Live DJs and DonutsThe Slough Brewing Collective 3-Year Anniversary WeekendFriday, August 25 |… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 18 – 20

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 Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 18 Shawn Yanez at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Ave, Santa CruzFriday, August 18 | 5:00 – 6:00offthelipradio.com/events Dirt Rakers at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 18 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music BanjerDan at Alice’s RestaurantFriday, August 18 | 5:00 – 7:30https://fb.me/e/5a8HaupoQ Lucas Lawson at Discretion BrewingFriday, August 18 | 5:30 – 7:30discretionbrewing.com/events… Read More
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Live Music Weekend Roundup: AUGUST 11 – 13

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Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 11 The 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalSan Benito Historical Park, Tres PinosFriday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 | 12:00Camping and day passes available at the gate or onlinehttps://fb.me/e/352lYCnmX Bob Burnett at MJA Winery Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Pathetic Honey at Apple Jack’sFriday, August 11 | 4:20… Read More
Art Education 

San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Campus Improvements

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The schoolyear at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary got off to a colorful start in August with new murals and playground equipment. By Julie Horner San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School students have enjoyed an engaging school year so far with their captivating new mural, enchanting sensory path, and state-of-the art playground equipment at the tri-campus in Felton. Inspiring kids, parents, and… Read More
Libraries Local News 

Pages of Time: Ben Lomond Library an Overlooked Treasure

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By Julie Horner and Ronnie Trubek When was the last time you took a stroll on historic Mill Street in Ben Lomond? The short stretch of byway that runs parallel to the San Lorenzo River is home to Ben Lomond Market, Sew Rose, painted Bermuda pink on the corner, and Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center. Several other small businesses line… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 4 – 6

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Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 4 Afterworld Book Party & Signing + Summoning Circle Doom Folk BandThe Felton MercantileFriday, August 4 | 3:00 – 7:00https://fb.me/e/30G6RSslQ Bob Burnett at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting RoomFriday, August 4 | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Daniel Paul Nelson at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 4 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music The Dead Cassettes at… Read More