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Julie Horner is the Editor for the San Lorenzo Valley Post. She is also co-founder and co-publisher of the publication. 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 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 25-28

The weekend roundup of concerts and shows. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 25 Josh & the Dirty Rags Bluegrass and Folk at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 25 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Celtic Music Session and Robert Burns Celebration at Steel Bonnet BrewingThursday, January 25 | 5:00 – 8:0020 Victor Square,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 18-21

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 11 through January 14, 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 18 Joe Domitrowich Accordion at German NightAroma RestaurantThursday, January 18 | 4:30 & 7:009600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond DJ Chiqulin at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 18 | 5:00 – 7:00138… Read More
Jobs Local News 

Loch Lomond Recreation Area Seeks Chief Ranger

Career opportunity in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Chief Ranger position is open at the Loch Lomond Recreation Area. The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is seeking individuals with skills in parks and natural resources management and administration to apply. Responsibilities include managing daily operations and staff, budgeting, and planning safety and… Read More
Nonno's Restaurant Redwood Estates Columns Food & Drink 

Nonno’s Pizza: A Legend in Redwood Estates

Ralph DiTulli is king of the hill at this cherished Santa Cruz Mountains eatery and gathering place. By Julie Horner Pizzaiolo Ralph DiTullio offered a brief history of Nonno’s in a nutshell: “In 1995, my sales gal from Ledyard Foods in Santa Cruz came to me and said, ‘Ralph! I’ve got the perfect spot for you guys, it’s up by… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 4-7

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 4 through January 7, 2024. Thursday, January 4 Alecia Haselton at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 4 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s BakeryThursdays | 5:00 – 7:00504 Bay Ave., Capitola Matt… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: New Year’s Eve

Full listing of live music and concerts in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live music roundup for your holiday weekend December 28, 2023 through January 1, 2024! Happy New Year! By Julie Horner Thursday, December 28 Lucas Lawson at Highway 1 BrewingThursday, December 28 | 4:00 – 7:005720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Cement Ship at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, December… Read More
Holidays Local News Valley People 

San Lorenzo Valley Cookie Project Delivers a Little Joy

Holiday cookie baking project brings joy to those in need. Ryan Okrant and Valley Churches team up to deliver care packages in the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Ryan Okrant My mother and her friends began the original Cookie Project in the late 80s in conjunction with Valley Churches United (VCU). Volunteers baked all kinds of cookies then gathered together to… Read More
Infrastructure Local News Wildlife 

Fall Creek Pedestrian Bridge Temporary Closure

The Fall Creek Pedestrian Bridge between Fall Creek Drive and Farmer Street at the lower walk-in entrance to the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park near San Lorenzo Valley High School will be closed from Monday, December 11 until Friday, December 22, 2023. Crews will be carrying out essential maintenance on the footbridge as part of the… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: December 21-25

Full listing of live music, concerts, entertainment, and events in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live music roundup for your holiday weekend December 21-25! Enjoy! Thursday, December 21 Boardwalk Winter WonderlandThursday – Monday | 12:00 – 5:00@SantaCruzBeachBoardwalk Solstice Celebration w/ Sugar by the Pound, Dirt Rakers & MoreViscosity GlassThursday, December 21 | 2:00 – 5:0013170 Highway 9, Boulder… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: December 14 – 17

Full listing of live music, concerts, entertainment, and events in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Thursday, December 14 Lucas Lawson at Highway 1 BrewingThursday, December 14 | 4:00 – 7:00720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Free Elements at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, December 14 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Shawn Yanez at Chaminade ResortThursday, December 14 | 5:30… Read More