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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: August 29-September 1

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Labor Day weekend 2025: Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in… Read More
Northwestern Pond Turtles Lompico California Environment Local News Wildlife 

Return of the Northwestern Pond Turtle 

Julie Horner
Threatened Species Confirmed at Lompico Pond By Julie Horner The Lompico Pond Restoration and Demonstration Project, part of the San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat Restoration Program (SLVNHRP) from the Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley, is celebrating the discovery of Northwestern Pond Turtle eggs at Lake Lompico, a 1-acre wide pond nestled in a quiet residential community… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 22-24

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 8-10

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 15-17

Julie Horner
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 1-3

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 18-20

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 24-27

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
Redwood Express Releases Debut Album Entertainment Music Valley People 

From the Roots Up: Redwood Express Releases Debut Album

Julie Horner
By Julie Horner Anchored in partnership, Santa Cruz Mountains band Redwood Express began as a project between China Cats drummer Michael Owens and Buffalo Blues Trio singer-songwriter Michele Murphy to express mutual talents and to have something fun to do together as a couple. Now married, Michael said, “I thought it would be great to have a band together with… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 11-13

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More