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.

redwood mountain faire Festivals Local News Valley People 

Redwood Mountain Faire: Santa Cruz Mountains Legacy

By Julie Horner The first Redwood Mountain Faire festivals were single-day events held in April at Highlands Park in Ben Lomond as a way to showcase the local artist community. Originally called the Redwood Mountains Fine Arts & Crafts Faire and Music Festival, the Valley Women’s Club hosted the gatherings from 1980 through 1996. Eventually, the event grew to two… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 30 – June 2

By Julie Horner The weekend roundup of concerts and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Santa Cruz, California. Thursday, May 30 The Wing Brothers at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 30 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Haz Bin at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, May 30 | 5:00 – 8:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Kenny… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: Memorial Day 2024

The weekend roundup of concerts and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Santa Cruz, California. By Julie Horner Thursday, May 23 Slack Tide Currents at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 23 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside SambaDá + Fuse at Thursday Beach BBQ PartyThe Crow’s NestThursday, May 23 | 5:302218 East Cliff Drive,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 16 – 19

Live music Santa Cruz. Check out the weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, May 16 Lavender Fields at Wine Bar 107 at TestarossaThursday, May 16 | 5:00 – 7:00300 College Ave., Los Gatos This Way Up at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 16 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Slingshot w/… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 9 – 12

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Live music Santa Cruz! Here’s the weekend roundup of concerts and festivals for the Santa Cruz area. At-a-glance quick reference music guide. Thursday, May 9 Ripatti & Rose at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, May 9 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St.,… Read More
Infrastructure Local News Water 

Update: Boulder Creek Water Main Break

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is working on multiple water main joint failures in downtown Boulder Creek. According to Garrett, a supervisor on site, the initial break occurred at Highway 9 and Lomond Street, near the SLVWD facilities. Garrett said, “It’s an emergency because the water is off.” Approximately 191 customers in Boulder Creek are affected in the following… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 3-5

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Friday, May 3 The Whisky HillBillies at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, May 3 | 5:00 – 7:007615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio Attack of the Killer Guitars Hands-On ShowcaseR. Blitzer GalleryFriday, May 3 | 5:00 – 8:002801 Mission St, Santa Cruz… Read More
Environment Local News 

AmeriCorps Team Improves San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat

An AmeriCorps team led by San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat Restoration Program founder and advisor Linda Skeff weeded invasive plants from the native plant demonstration beds at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Grace Gallery in Boulder Creek on a rainy Saturday in April. Linda said of the work, “We got a good head start!” While the AmeriCorps team is here… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 25-28

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 25 Rumba Madre at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, April 25 | 5:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Slingshot at Discretion BrewingEclectic Fusion w/ Matt HartleThursday, April 25 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Hunny Pot at Chaminade… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 18-21

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 18 Thirsty Thursday Trivia w/ Phil GomezCapitola Wine BarFirst and Third Thursdays | 4:00 – 7:00115 San Jose Ave, Capitola The Joint Chiefs Duo at Sevy’s at Seacliff InnThursday, April 18 | 5:007500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos Adrian West Band at Shanty… Read More