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.

Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: January 8 – 12

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for the weekend of January 8 through January 12, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎻 And more! Enjoy! 🤘🎸 Wednesday, January 8 Karaoke at Apple Jack’sWednesdays | 3:30 – 10:008790 La Honda Rd, La Honda Yuko Uno 80s Rock at Chaminade Resort… Read More
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Photography 

A Healthy Start to the New Year!

Even in winter’s chill, the regrowth at Big Basin Redwoods State Park post-CZU fire is fresh and inspiring! Crews have opened some new trails since we visited last month, and there are handsome new footbridges spanning Opal Creek as it wends through the recovering forest! Photos by Julie Horner If you go Park Information including trail availability and amenities: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: January 2 – 5

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for the weekend of January 2 through January 5, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎻 And more! Enjoy! 🤘🎸 Thursday, January 2 Flynn Creek Circus Acrobats & MagicThrough January 5Capitola Mall Parking Lot Under the Heated Big Top1855 41st Ave, CapitolaTix: flynncreekcircus… Read More
Entertainment Live Music Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Roundup: New Year’s Eve 2024

🎶 Live Music Santa Cruz! 🎶 The New Year’s Eve roundup of concerts. Here’s an easy at-a-glance music guide for Santa Cruz County! Whether you’re into rock, jazz, folk, or country, the SLV Post’s live music roundup has something for everyone. 🎀🥳 🎸 Tuesday, December 31 B-Movie Kings New Year’s Eve PartyCork and Fork🕒 6:00 | 📍312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola NEW… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: December 26 – 31

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for the weekend of December 26 through December 31, 2024! There’s something for everyone! 🎶 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎻 And more! Enjoy! 🤘🎸 Thursday, December 26 Flynn Creek Circus Acrobats & MagicThrough January 5Capitola Mall Parking Lot Under the Heated Big Top1855 41st Ave, CapitolaTix: flynncreekcircus.com… Read More
Local News Water 

Scotts Valley Water District to Drill New Well

The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) will begin construction of a new production well at 5299 Scotts Valley Drive this winter. The work begins by removing a former commercial building at the project site before the start of well drilling. Crews will install a temporary sound wall to reduce construction noise in the nearby neighborhood. In a statement, the District… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: December 19 – December 22

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for the weekend of December 19 through December 22, 2024! There’s something for everyone! 🎸🎶 Holiday concerts 🎄Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Celtic 🎻 Ballet 🩰 and Rock n’ Roll. Enjoy! 🤘 Thursday, December 19 Roaring Camp Railroads Holiday Lights TrainNightly Through Monday, December 23 | 5:00 – 9:00Departs from the… Read More
Environment Wildlife 

Monarch Butterflies to Receive Protected Status

News from the Associated Press on Tuesday: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the monarch butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of 2025. “The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America, captivating children and adults throughout its fascinating life cycle,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams said in a news release.… Read More
slvwd water meters Local News Water 

San Lorenzo Valley Water District to Replace Aging Water Meters

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Federal Bureau of Reclamation to update hundreds of water meters in Ben Lomond, California. A total of 443 water meters are scheduled to be replaced with meters that meet current standards for leak detection, which will help reduce water waste. SLVWD is one of 36… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: December 12 – December 15

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the weekend roundup for December 12 through December 15, 2024! There’s something for everyone! 🎸🎶 Holiday concerts 🎄Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Celtic 🎻 and Rock n’ Roll. Enjoy! 🤘 Thursday, December 12 Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘A Christmas Carol’Various Dates through December 24 Santa Cruz Vets HallTix: santacruzshakespeare dot org/season-2024 Kyle Kovalik at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday,… Read More