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 Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 19 – 21

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Friday, July 19 Bob Burnett at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30Ingalls St., Santa Cruz The Country Squires at Highway 1 BrewingFriday, July 19 | 5:00 – 7:005720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Dirt Rakers at San Gregorio General… Read More
Infrastructure Local News Water 

San Lorenzo Valley Water District Tank Replacement

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) announced on June 2, 2024 that it will be replacing 12 water storage tanks in several locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Among them, the Redwood Park Tank, Echo Tanks, Highland Tank, Felton Heights Tank, and South Tanks. The work replaces old leaky redwood construction and plastic tanks damaged by the CZU fire… Read More
Holidays Local News Weather 

Red Flag Warning Issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Fire Weather Zone 512 Santa Cruz Mountains by the National Weather Service. Critical fire weather conditions are expected as we head into Tuesday morning, July 2 and until 11:00 pm Tuesday night. A combination of high temperatures (up to 99 Tuesday), Northwest wind around 15 mph, and low relative humidity (as low… Read More
Wild Rose photo by Mary Andersen Welcome 

Free Spirits

By Julie Horner and Mary Andersen There’s something about this summer so far that seems more free spirited; like we have the option to stretch our imaginations (and our legs) a bit more than we have in recent years. Temps have been delightfully warm, perfect for lingering in the garden with the morning cup of joe or lounging with friends… Read More
Holidays Local News Weather 

Excessive Heat Warning: July 2 Through the Weekend

It’s going to be hot. Santa Cruz County has released a statement asking residents county wide to prepare for an extreme heat wave “lasting from Tuesday, July 2 and into the weekend, with the National Weather Service expecting temperatures in the San Lorenzo Valley and other upper elevations to exceed 100 degrees, with little overnight relief.” A heat advisory has… Read More
Holidays Public Safety 

4th of July Road Closure: Boulder Creek

A road closure notice has been issued by the County of Santa Cruz: Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Portions of Hwy 9 in downtown Boulder Creek The Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade will be blocking vehicle access Highway 9 between South Street and Highway 236 this Thursday, July 4. All routes connecting to Highway… Read More
Fire Departments Local News 

Firefighters Receive State of California Governor’s Medal of Valor

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit firefighters among those honored. On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 ten CAL FIRE Firefighters received the State of California Governor’s Medal of Valor, the highest honor given to state employees, in a ceremony hosted by the California Highway Patrol in Sacramento. The prestigious Medal of Valor is… Read More
Infrastructure Local News 

CPUC Rejects AT&T Landline Withdrawal Request

Santa Cruz Mountains Residents Will Stay Connected On June 20, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T’s request to withdraw from the state as a carrier of last resort (COLR) following extensive, sometimes heated, public input. In a statement, the CPUC said, “Following review of AT&T’s request, which received over 5,000 public comments and for which the CPUC… Read More