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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.

Entertainment Live Music 

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

Julie Horner,
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

Julie Horner,
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

Julie Horner,
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

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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

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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

Julie Horner,
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
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: December 5 – December 8

Julie Horner,
Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the weekend roundup for December 5 through December 8, 2024! Enjoy! 🎸🎶 Thursday, December 5 Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘A Christmas Carol’Various Dates through December 24 Santa Cruz Vets HallTix: santacruzshakespeare dot org/season-2024 Peter Clark at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, December 5 | 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Hot Club Pacific Jazz at Gayle’s… Read More
Main Street SLV Venues 

Henflings Firehouse Tavern

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By Julie Horner On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the Santa Cruz Mountains celebrated a rebirth of one of its most treasured community hubs, Henflings Tavern. Mario Ibarra, who also owns Aroma Restaurant in Ben Lomond and business partner Antonio Hernandez, who owns Avenue Cafe in Capitola were the honorees of the day; Mario cut the ribbon commemorating the next chapter… Read More
Local News Wildlife 

Albert the White Peacock of Boulder Creek

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By Julie Horner On November 23, 2024 Boulder Creek’s wonderful wild white peacock was predated by a mountain lion. Neighbors reported that Albert was taken by a puma in the area of the Redwood Resort campgrounds at the south end of Boulder Creek. Albert lived free in this quiet residential neighborhood in the Santa Cruz Mountains, choosing secluded backyards to… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Roundup: November 29 – December 1

Julie Horner,
Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the weekend roundup for Thanksgiving weekend November 29 through December 1, 2024! Enjoy! Friday, November 29 Bob Burnett at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Michael Gaither Duo at Discretion BrewingFriday, November 29 | 4:30 – 6:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Three on the Tree at San Gregorio… Read More