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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.

Events Music 

China Cats Winter Dance Party 

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Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall present the China Cats Winter Dance Party at the Vets Hall in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. Tix $20 Advance: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsWinterDance The Bay Area’s longest-running tribute to the Grateful Dead, the China Cats have been burning up stages with the same band members since 2012.… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 11-14

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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 11 Clear Sage Leaf Solo Guitar Blues, Folk, RockShanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 11 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Club Pacific Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 25-28

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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