Julie Horner, Writer

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.

Local History Music

Camp Krem Hosts Summer Revelers at DIO Fest

March 18, 2017August 29, 2024 Julie Hornerhistory, Music

Camping Unlimited doing it up for fifth annual Do-It-Ourselves Festival By Julie Horner As antidote to the dark and wet, rustic Jon Lucchese Center stands on a sandy plateau in full sun biding over a sweeping panorama of forest and blue sky. The air, soft and moistly fragrant with oak and bay, is gratefully languid after an eternity of torrential… Read More

Valley People

Horse Balm and Hard Work

February 3, 2017February 3, 2025 Julie Hornerboulder creek, community

Boulder Creek Neighbors social network founded by an old-school cowboy with community at heart. By Julie Horner Kevin Foster and his rodeo buddy, Billy Ray Coffey, stood tall and lean in front of Jenna Sue’s, chiseled, well-tanned faces shaded by crisp cowboy hats. Both men seemed naturally compelled to greet passersby – with a gentleman’s nod, touch to the brim,… Read More

Entertainment Music

On Spirit Wings

October 10, 2016December 29, 2023 Julie Hornerlocal bands, Medicine Road, Music, Pablo Eagle, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

Boulder Creek Band ‘Medicine Road’ Heals Through Music By Julie Horner Pablo Eagle used to ride his motorcycle through the Santa Cruz Mountains regularly. For some reason one day he took his pickup. It was a beautiful day for riding, warm and dry, with no wind at all. A motorcyclist with a woman on the back passed him. “God, I… Read More

Music Valley People

Kenny Hill Guitars

February 12, 2016October 15, 2023 Julie HornerMusic & Concerts0 comment

Master Craftsman “Tilting Gravity” in Ben Lomond, California By Julie Horner A solo classical guitar breathed seductively into the early morning chill as I let myself into the Hill Guitar Company showroom in Ben Lomond, CA. Gentleman luthier, Kenny Hill, sat just inside, momentarily absorbed in music making, hands wrapped purposefully sensuous around one of his own instruments. The music… Read More